Sri Lankan Airlines Appoints NAS as GSA in the UK

Sri Lankan Airlines has appointed Network Airline Services as their cargo GSSA in the United Kingdom, effective from the 15th of June 2024. Sri Lankan operates daily wide-body flights from London Heathrow to Colombo, connecting into a network covering the Middle East, Indian Sub-continent, Asia and Australia.

John Gilfeather Sales Director Network Airline Services said, “the NAS team feel very honored and privileged to be appointed as the Cargo GSA for Sri Lankan Airlines in the UK. NAS will dedicate a team of experienced and customer focused staff to retain existing customer business and identify potential new customers and cargo for the Sri Lankan Airlines network.”

Established in 1979, Sri Lankan Cargo has continuously provided connectivity across the world through its ever-evolving fleet of modern aircraft and global network. Operating 22 aircraft to 37 global destinations, Sri Lankan Cargo is one of the major air cargo operators in the region. The new fully equipped cargo terminal located at Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake is the sole handling agent for all airlines operating into Sri Lanka and moves nearly 200,000 metric tonnes of cargo annually.

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 LHR today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo on Sri Lankan via email at: srilankan@network-airline.com or by phone on +44 1784 425300.

A Sri Lankan Airlines Airbus A330 departing to Colombo – Courtesy of Oliver Holzbauer on Flickr.

Network Cargo Management Appointed as GSSA for JetBlue in New York

Network Cargo Management has been appointed as the GSSA for JetBlue in New York effective from the 1^st of June 2024.

Ken Joseph, NCM’s Sales Manager based in New York said, “I am happy to confirm that NCM has been appointed as JetBlue’s GSSA in both the New York, JFK and Newark, EWR regions to sell their air cargo space and capacity, providing more options to our customers. JetBlue operates over 1,000 flights per day, serving around 100 domestic and international network destinations both in the Americas as well as in Europe. The airline operates out of six hubs, with its primary hub at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.”

Network Cargo Management in JFK is Network’s first office to represent the B6 airline in the USA, so be sure to contact our friendly team today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo on JetBlue. 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.

Image of JetBlue aircraft landing at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.
Image courtesy of Tomás Del Coro on Flickr.

About JetBlue Airways – JetBlue is New York’s Hometown Airline, and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood, Los Angeles (Long Beach), Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue carries more than 40 million customers a year to 103 cities in the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America with an average of 1,000 daily flights. For more information please visit www.jetblue.com.

About AERONEX CARGO – JetBlue and Aeronex Cargo will operate a new cargo service: Aeronex Cargo is powered by Aeronex LLC, a Miami-based consultancy company representing extensive experience in aviation, cargo sales, operations, supply chain management, and information technology. They specialize in structuring aviation businesses and offer consultancy by partnering with industry leaders as they expand their scope.

Network Cargo represents JetBlue by Aereonex as the GSSA in the New York, JFK and Newark, EWR regions. Move cargo from JFK or EWR to LAX, TPA, BOS and many more with Network Cargo in New York.

Network Airline Services Appointed as GSSA for FlyDubai in Kenya

Network Airline Services has been appointed as the GSSA for FlyDubai in Kenya effective from the 1^st of January 2024.

Sarah Wangui, NAS’ Managing Director based in Nairobi said, “I am happy to confirm that NAS has been appointed as FlyDubai’s GSSA in Kenya, to sell their air cargo space and capacity. With flights commencing on the 17^th of January 2024, the Dubai-based carrier becomes the first airline from the UAE to operate direct flights to Mombasa, with a four-times weekly service from the 17^th of January 2024. The introduction of flights to Mombasa, MBA sees growth for the airline’s African network to 11 destinations, in 10 different countries.”

Network Airline Services is also the GSSA for FlyDubai (FZ) in two other East-African countries, Tanzania and Uganda, as well as the Netherlands in Europe – so be sure to contact our friendly teams today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo on FlyDubai. You can find your nearest office by visiting “Our Network” page at: www.network-airline.com/our-network or by clicking the button below, for more information on how we can help you.

Image of FlyDubai aircraft lined up on the airport ramp.

Network and Challenge Handling Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership

Network Aviation Group and Challenge Handling recently celebrated a decade of partnership at its Liege Hub. The 24^th of April 2024 marked an incredible milestone for the two companies, marking a decade of collaboration and trust between Challenge Handling and Network Aviation Group. Senior management members from both sides gathered in Liège to commemorate and celebrate this great milestone…

“Beyond the 10 years of partnership, we’ve celebrated long-term work and remarkable successes together, a true testament to our shared commitment to excellence in air cargo logistics!”

By the Numbers:

Together, we have achieved:

• 427,939 tons of cargo handled.
• 5,605 flights coordinated.
• 58,628 trucks dispatched.
• 238,605 AWBs processed.

Each number represents our relentless efforts and dedication to providing seamless logistics solutions. This partnership has fueled steady growth for both companies, whilst deepening connections with our loyal customers and partners, as well as allowing the ongoing success to attract new and potential business in the future.

As we look back over the decade, we are filled with gratitude for every milestone we’ve reached together. Here’s to continuing our journey, flying higher and reaching further in the years to come!

“Thank you to everyone at Challenge Handling for these fantastic 10 years working together. Onward and upwards to many more years of success to come! It’s always a pleasure to come together, working as a team!”

Network Aviation Group and Challenge Handling Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership.

Network Airline Management Expands Fleet of Freighter Aircraft

Network Airline Management (NAM) continues to strengthen and extend its long-term partnership with Air Atlanta Icelandic (AAI) by adding two further B747-400F production freighter aircraft to its fleet. The two new aircraft will join NAM’s fleet entering service in the latter part of Q3, into the start of Q4 of 2024, respectively.

The NAM freighter fleet will then exclusively operate four aircraft, with the retirement of the last remaining B747-400BDSF converted freighter later this year.

Jonathan Clark, Network Aviation Group’s CEO, says “Operating a fleet of B747 nose door aircraft with their higher payload and nose door loading capability fits perfectly with NAM’s flexible business model, providing the ideal platform to carry heavy outsize cargo for NAM’s scheduled flight program and worldwide charter availability.”

Andy Leslie, Group Chairman added, “The additional aircraft confirms our commitment to work hand in hand with AAI in anticipation of our future transition to B777F aircraft.”

Baldvin M. Hermannsson, CEO of Air Atlanta Icelandic, added “We are happy to further cement our long-standing relationship with Network Airline Management. The performance and professionalism of Network throughout the years makes us confident that the operation will be successful in the years to come.”

Be sure to contact our friendly teams around the world today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo on our Network. You can find your nearest office by clicking/tapping the button below, for more information on how we can help you.

Image shows a Network Airline Management B747F aircraft with the nose door open.

Network Airline Services Appointed as GSSA for Allied Air Cargo in Italy

Network Airline Services has been appointed as the GSSA for Allied Air Cargo in Italy effective from the 1^st of March 2024.

Andrea Cossutta, NAS Italy Country Manager based in Milan said, “I am happy to confirm that NAS has been appointed as Allied Air Cargo’s GSSA in Italy, to sell their air cargo capacity from Europe to Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and throughout Africa, operating with x3 B747F aircraft. Network Airline Services already represent Allied as its GSSA around the world, with NAS Italy now joining Network’s wider representation of the airline out if Milan, MIL.

Network Airline Services is the GSSA for Allied Air Cargo (4W) in various other European countries, such as France, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK plus many more – so be sure to contact our friendly team in MIL today for the latest rates, availability and to book your freight on Allied Air Cargo. 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 Airline Management’s B747F Aircraft TF-AMU in Milan, MXP – Network Aviation Group

Network Aviation Group’s New Website is LIVE!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website! Our main aim when creating the new site was to create a fresh, modern platform with an easier to navigate and more user-friendly layout. We have created a clean, modern design with improved site navigation to help all our users find the content or information they’re looking for, whilst better representing who Network Aviation Group are as a group of companies.

So, what’s new?

The new website boasts a modern design with more interactive elements, with an improved site-wide navigation layout, making it easier to find your way around. It is important for us to make information on our services, solutions as well as our aircraft, readily available and easily accessible for all who visit our site. When developing this new site, our teams considered the needs for both new and returning users as well as current and prospective customers.

The new website contains additional content focussing on our ability to move all types of automotive cargo, such as high-end super cars through to emergency services vehicles. Another new AOG Solutions section, detailing our flexibility in offering solutions to aid AOG aircraft with vital parts and entire engines, has also been added. Both sections can now be found on the Specialist Services page. Network Aviation Group’s new website is also fully responsive across all mobile devices, making it easy to navigate no matter the browser or type of device used to access the site.

So, what’s still to come?

We will continue developing our new website, making improvements with the introduction of updated aircraft imagery as well as more video-based content. A new section focusing on our people, including the Board of Directors and Senior Management team will continue to be improved with additional photos plus other team members added. The site will always be kept up to date with news stories and press releases, detailing all the latest developments within the Network Aviation Group of companies around the world.

We are more than proud of our new website and we hope you enjoy browsing it as much as we enjoyed developing it. Have a look through and let us know your thoughts, we’d love to hear what you think.

So you don’t miss any updates from us, be sure to check out our social media platforms, see the links below:

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An image of the new website is shown on a laptop screen and a mobile device screen.

Christmas Charity Wrapping at Network’s LGW Eagle House 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.

Take a look at our post on LinkedIn for more photos from this great community project: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7276909228835975168

Toni Lee and the Community Manager from The Greenaway Foundation, with lots of wrapped Christmas gifts.