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WFS opens JFK’s first new cargo terminal in 30 years

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company has opened the first new cargo terminal to be built at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in 30 years. WFS’ warehouse footprint at JFK now exceeds 1 million square feet across eight facilities, reinforcing its position as the airport’s largest provider of cargo handling services. The handler currently serves 38 international and domestic airline customers at JFK. With 350,000sq ft of floor ... [+]

WFS signs up Heathrow fleet for biofuel trial

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is starting a three-month trial using HVO biofuel in its airside transport fleet at London Heathrow Airport in support of parent company SATS’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) group priorities  Heathrow’s goal for all airport vehicles to be zero-emission or using biofuels by 2030. The trial Initially ... [+]

SATS and WFS create global air cargo groundforce

Singapore-based airline catering firm SATS has completed its acquisition of global air cargo logistics handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) for €1.3 billion (S$1.8bn), from Cerberus Capital Management. WFS becomes a fully owned subsidiary of SATS and will remain headquartered in Paris and operate as Worldwide Flight Services. Chief executive Craig Smyth ... [+]

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