Christmas Charity Wrapping at Network Aviation Group’s LGW HQ!

Our Network Aviation Group team at its London Gatwick, Eagle House HQ, lent the team at The Greenaway Foundation a space in its training room, so their team of Christmas elves could wrap hundreds and hundreds of festive gifts for local children in the Crawley area, who wouldn’t normally receive a gift at Christmas.

The LGW team also made a generous donation to the charity, which the Foundation used to purchase further presents for children in the local area. The image on the left shows the wrapped gifts in the Network training room awaiting collection and the image on the right shows the rows of gifts ready for the children to collect in a local school’s sports hall.

See our post on LinkedIn here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7276909228835975168 for more photos from this wonderful project.

Toni Lee and a community leader from The Greenaway Foundation with lots of wrapped Christmas gifts.

A Royal Christmas Surprise in Accra for Network!

Network Airline Management (NAM) recently transported a HUGE 5m Christmas tree to Accra, Ghana as part of a fabulous festive centrepiece.

The tree was shipped via one of our Boeing 747 nose-loading freighter aircraft. This stunning tree is now standing tall in one of the most prestigious hotels in the region and is part of an annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, graced by the King of Ghana himself.

It is one to remember for sure and one we are grateful to have flown. Merry Christmas and happy holidays, everyone!

The hotel manager and King of Ghana at the ceremonial tree lighting event in Accra, Ghana.

Network Aviation Group Says a Fond Farewell to Andy Walters

Network Aviation Group recently celebrated Andy’s 30-year-long career with a get-together of his colleagues at Network’s London Gatwick, LGW’s Eagle House Headquarters in the UK, with good company and lots of nostalgic stories from years gone by.

Andy’s decades of dedication and expertise have made a lasting impact on, not only Network but our wider air freight industry. Everyone at Network, around the world, wishes him a well-deserved retirement!

Left to right, Andrew Ballard – Group Finance Director, Malcolm Higginson – Vice President NAM, Andy Leslie – Group Chairman,
Andy Walters – previous Commercial Director, now Non-Executive Director, Jonathan Clark – Chief Executive Officer.

Network at the Air Cargo Forum Event in Miami

The latest Air Cargo Forum event in Miami, Florida, USA saw Network Cargo’s team from its MIA office exhibiting at the Forum once again. With huge success across 4 days of networking with industry leaders, plus catching up with colleagues and customers from around the world, it was another memorable event.

A big thank you to everyone who met with our NCM teams for another fantastic event in MIA, we’ll see you at the next one!

Left to right: Cristabel Hernandez, Tamara Palmer, Adriana Houser and Ron Hein.

Network Airline Services Opens a New Office in Bucharest, OTP

Network Airline Services recently opened a brand-new office in Bucharest, Romania. The new office sits within the airport region, therefore expanding our footprint in Europe and venturing into Eastern Europe. The airport location allows the OTP team to be closer to their local customers and agents in the capital.

Sander van Vilsteren, our Vice President for Europe, was thrilled to open the new office for business and said, “I’m glad to present Network Airline Services to a new location in Romania, a first for us at Network, where we represent Air Baltic, Air Malawi, Allied Air, Astral Aviation, Bringer Air Cargo, KM Malta Airlines and RwandAir.”

This new office further adds to our global network, offering our customers more options in the Eastern European region. The new address is as follows: Network Airline Services, Drumul Garii Odai No. 1A Street, Intrarea A, Et 3, Cam 300, Otopeni, 075100, Ilfov, Bucharest, Romania.

The contact details for the Bucharest office are as follows: tel: +4 0730 102 704 and email: OTP@network-airline.com – be sure to contact Nicoleta and the team today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo, or visit our website for more information on how we can help YOU!

“We wish our Network Airline Services team in Bucharest all the very best in their new office!”

Left to right: Sander van Vilsteren and Nicoleta Mosoia announcing the new
NAS OTP office at the TransLogistica event in Romania.

Network Airline Services Hosts SriLankan Cargo GSSA Launch Party

Network Airline Services at London Heathrow recently celebrated the launch of their new partnership with SriLankan Airlines as its UK GSSA by hosting a vibrant and memorable launch party at the London Heathrow Marriott Hotel. The Network organised event welcomed the senior SriLankan Airlines management team, flying in from Colombo exclusively for this event. We were joined by over fifty esteemed guests and customers from the LHR region.

The evening was a resounding success, transforming a typical Thursday evening into an unforgettable celebration. Attendees were treated to a lively atmosphere featuring a dynamic live band, traditional Sri Lankan dance performances as well as an array of authentic Sri Lankan cuisine.

“It was a fantastic evening and we were thrilled to welcome so many of our valued customers, partners and friends to celebrate this new partnership with SriLankan in the UK and Ireland”, said John Gilfeather, Network’s VP for the UK, Ireland and Malta. “We are excited about this new partnership with SriLankan Cargo and we look forward to a successful future together.”

The Network Airline Services team at London Heathrow, LHR extends their sincere gratitude to all guests who joined us in the festivities.

You can find the nearest NAS sales office to you with the ‘Our Network’ page here: bit.ly/NAGOurNetwork so be sure to contact our teams around the world today for rates, availability and to book your cargo, or visit our website for more information on how we can help YOU!

Network Airline Services LHR representatives alongside the senior management
team from Sri Lankan Airlines in London.

Network’s First EU eCommerce Forum Event is Complete

The EU Cross-Border eCommerce Forum in September 2024, held at Liege Airport, LGG was our first involvement with this great event and what a success it was…

With two jam-packed days of meeting customers, partners and potential eCommerce clients across the 2-day event, our staff from both Network Airline Services in Amsterdam and Brussels were keen to be the faces of this event for Network.

eCommerce air freight is expanding rapidly, beyond expectation. It is quickly becoming one of the largest commodities we move on our fleet of Boeing 747-400 Freighter aircraft, into our Liege Airport hub. “Thanks to everyone who met with our team during the 4^th edition of this fantastic event and made us feel welcome as the goodie bag sponsor for this year, we’ll see you all at the next one!”

Sander van Vilsteren (left) and Johan van der Schueren (right) from Network Airline Services in Amsterdam and Brussels respectively,
at the EU Cross-Border eCommerce Forum at Liege Airport in September 2024.

Network Sponsors CDGFC for the 2024/2025 Season…

Network Aviation Group are pleased to sponsor one of the local teams in the LGW area, Crawley Down Gatwick FC for the 2024/2025 season…

Andy Leslie, Network Aviation Group’s Chairman and the entire London Gatwick team are thrilled to be the main, front-of-shirt sponsor of CDGFC for the current season.

Everyone at Network’s Eagle House HQ in Crawley, wishes the best of luck to the team this year and for the next game this weekend, LET’S GO!

The Crawley Down Gatwick Football team with the Network Aviation Group logo on their shirts.

The Summer 2024 Edition of Network News has Arrived…

Click the button below to download the LATEST edition of Network News Summer 2024! This latest edition features updates from the ENTIRE Network Aviation Group around the world, including:

? Celebrating big milestones with loyal partners
✈️ NAM expands its fleet of B747F aircraft
? International events & exhibitions
? New airline GSSA agreements
✨ New website launch

Plus MUCH more, click or tap on the button below to take a look:

The Summer 2024 edition of Network News has arrived! – Network Aviation Group

NAS Remains as TCM Provider for KM Malta Airlines Despite Rebrand…

The newly established national airline for the Maltese Islands is now operational, originally announced in October 2023, carrying the name KM Malta Airlines. The new airline commenced operations on the 31st of March 2024 and… “would retain its current workforce and fleet size, whilst continuing to serve 17 important international routes, while building on the many strengths of its predecessor, but with a strong focus on long-term financial sustainability.”

The nation’s Prime Minister stressed the importance of connectivity for Malta, situated in the heart of the Mediterranean and the importance of having a national airline. “Malta’s new airline will prove to be a critical part of the infrastructure of the Islands, whilst the air connectivity the national airline provides is inextricably linked to the collective, economic growth and success of the Maltese Islands.

The Government of Malta stands as its sole shareholder.” The newly forged KM route network has been optimised for commercial efficiency, connecting Malta to the capital cities of Europe and primary airports of the European continent and beyond. The new airline will initially operate a total of seventeen routes, with increased frequencies added to some existing, mature routes to maximise aircraft utilisation and optimise commercial performance. The core network will be continually reviewed to identify new opportunities for further commercial growth.

The new airline will operate a single-type aircraft fleet, of eight Airbus 320 NEOs. Importantly, these modern fuel-efficient aircraft offer superior operating economics, better environmental performance with reduced CO2 emissions and noise pollution per passenger. In line with industry best practice, the fleet will comprise of a mix of owned and leased ownership aircraft.

KM Malta Airlines Renews TCM Partnership with Network Airline Services

Network Airline Services has provided a Total Cargo Management (TCM) solution to KM Malta Airlines’ predecessor, over the last few years, which has recently been extended for a further year. The agreement is now venturing into its 9th year of NAS providing Total Cargo Management solutions for the Maltese-based airline.

The TCM agreement has assisted the airline to vastly expand its cargo business as well as establishing itself in the global air freight marketplace, whilst increasing distribution channels. This has allowed the partnership to build a strong platform for future growth of its cargo business as an important revenue contributor.

Since the TCM agreement began, NAS has secured income for the airline month on month, year on year, whilst allowing a better synergy shared between NAS and KM including important functions such as sales, marketing, pricing and revenue management, cargo reservations, revenue accounting, back-office administration, IT systems, cargo handling and interline contracts. The Total Cargo Management agreement between the two companies will remain in place and will continued to be honoured where Network Airline Services has historically represented KM as its GSA and TCM provider.

Contact Network Airline Services today…

You can find the nearest NAS sales office to you with the ‘Our Network’ page here: bit.ly/NAGOurNetwork so be sure to contact our teams around the world today for rates, availability and to book your cargo on KM Malta Airlines, or visit our website for more information on how we can help YOU!

Network Airline Services remains the TCM provider for KM Malta Airlines despite the rebrand…

Network Airline Services Appointed as Safe Air GSA in the UAE

“Network Aviation Group’s (NAG) global GSA company Network Airline Services (NAS) have signed an agreement with Kenyan carrier SAFE Air to provide cargo sales and marketing for the carrier in the UAE and Oman.

SAFE Air operates regular cargo services between Nairobi and Juba, in South Sudan and Mogadishu in Somalia and has recently jointly started a weekly service to Port Sudan and Djibouti. The company was formed in 2007 and operates both passenger and cargo flights across Africa and the Middle East from its base in Nairobi, Kenya.

The companies have jointly operated charter flights across East Africa and the Horn of Africa supporting humanitarian efforts in Sudan, Somalia and Yemen. Network has offices in Dubai and Muscat and will also support SAFE globally from the companies’ offices in Europe and USA.”

This appointment marks Network’s first GSA representation of the K3 airline, so be sure to contact our friendly teams today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo on Safe Air. You can find your nearest office by visiting our website at: www.network-airline.com/our-network for more information on how we can help you.

Network Aviation Group’s Sales Director Andy King and Safe Air representatives at the contract signing in Kenya.

Network Airline Services Appointed as GSA for Air Serbia in France

Network Airline Services has been appointed as the GSSA for Air Serbia Cargo in France, effective from the 1^st of June 2024. Air Serbia currently operates a fleet or both Airbus and Boeing aircraft including A319, A320, B737 and A330 aircraft. The JU airline operates to 78 destinations in 35 different countries around the world from its hub at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport.

Florent Turlier, Network’s Director for France said, “our NAS team based in Paris, CDG are more than happy to be appointed as the GSA for Air Serbia Cargo in France. This is a great opportunity for us and we are very much looking forward to working with their cargo department, who are known for their high efficiency and swift communication.”

Network Airline Services (NAS) is the General Sales and Services division of the Network Aviation Group, established in 1985, with 43 offices and 200 staff around the globe to provide airlines cargo GSSA services. So be sure to contact our friendly team at CDG today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo on Air Serbia via email at: reservations.cdg@network-airline.com or by phone on +33 1 48 16 61 64.

An AirSerbia Airbus A330 aircraft on the tarmac with a Nikola Tesla livery.