Network Aviation Group Ranks in the Top 20 of The Surrey Kent Sussex 250

We are delighted to announce that Network Aviation Group has achieved a top 20 ranking in The Surrey Kent Sussex 250, placing 20^th out of 250 independent, top-performing, privately-owned businesses in the Surrey, Kent and Sussex region.

The Surrey Kent Sussex 250 is an annual listing, compiled and published by The Business Magazine, which celebrates the top-performing 250 privately-owned businesses (by annual sales turnover) headquartered in the Surrey, Kent or Sussex region. Network Aviation Group is headquartered in Crawley, West Sussex at its new office space, Eagle House. For an in-depth tour of Network’s new HQ, take a look at our office video tour here:  

“Our team at Eagle House is ever growing and we are thrilled to have ranked so highly in The Surrey Kent Sussex 250, joining such prestigious company in the wider list. Thank you to The Business Magazine for the recognition and for featuring us in the 2022 long list!”

#SKS250

Contact our friendly team at LGW today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo. You can contact them via email at reslgw@network-airline.com or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

The Surrey Kent Sussex 250 banner image featuring Network Aviation Group branding
to celebrate its top 20 ranking on the 2022 long list.

Colleagues from our NAS AMS Office Celebrate 25 Years with Network!

We recently marked another HUGE couple of milestones within the wider Network Aviation Group…

Patricia Heilbrink, Network Airline Services’ Managing Director of Europe and Ramón Dorenbos from our Operations & Customer Services team, both based out of our NAS AMS office, recently celebrated 25 years of service with Network Airline Services!

The AMS team marked this great achievement with a wonderful Australian-style dinner and gift presentation, to thank Patricia and Ramón for their 25 years of loyal service with us.

‘We’d like to wish both Patricia and Ramón a huge thank you for the longevity of service and we wish them all the best in the future.’

Be sure to contact our friendly team at AMS today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo. You can contact them via email at ams@network-airline.com or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

Ramón Dorenbos (left) and Patricia Heilbrink (right) from Network Airline Services’ AMS office,
celebrating 25 years of loyal service, with their thank you gifts.

Network Aviation Group Head to a Local College to Present to Students…

Earlier this month, Network Aviation Group’s HR Manager, Karl English and Operations Manager, Tom Gravett visited East Surrey College in Redhill, Surrey to introduce what we do at Network Aviation Group to students studying the Operations Management BTEC course. Karl and Tom’s visit gave the students an insight into the various functions of our company as well as the wider Group .

According to the College, “the presentation and Q&A session that followed gave a great overview of Network and the wider air freight industry. Feedback from the students was extremely positive, highlighting how the presentation talk helped them to better understand the world of air cargo , as well as giving them some new career options to consider. It was great to see so many students asking questions as well as getting advice and guidance within our industry.”

If our college visit has inspired you and is something that your school or college could really benefit from, be sure to contact our friendly teams to see what we can do for you. Contact us today via our website by clicking on the button below for more information.

Network Aviation Group’s HR Manager, Karl English during his presentation at East Surrey college.

Network Airline Services Appointed Cargo GSA for Badr Airlines in the UK and Ireland

Network Airline Services has recently been appointed as the cargo GSA for Badr Airlines, Sudan’s current largest airline, in the UK and Ireland.

The airline commenced scheduled flights between London Gatwick and Khartoum, operating a passenger B737-800 aircraft, from the end of February 2023. “NAS is delighted to be selling the cargo capacity of Badr Airlines” commented John Gilfeather, Sales Director of Network Airline Services.

“This is the only direct flight between Europe and Sudan which allows us to provide a vital link for the shippers to not only Sudan, but also connections to many destinations in need of additional capacity from Europe such as Chad, Eritrea, South Sudan and Ethiopia.”

Be sure to contact our friendly team at LHR today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo on Badr Airlines. You can contact them via email at reslhr@network-airline.com or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

Network Airline Services’ Sales Director John Gilfeather with senior representatives of Badr Airlines in the UK.

Network Airline Management Transports More Than 1500 Tons of Flowers for Valentine’s Day 2023

Network Airline Management has transported a huge 1500 tons of freshly cut flowers, from Nairobi, Kenya into Liege, Belgium, to meet additional demand ahead of Valentine’s Day this year.

This year’s “Valentine’s Day Flower Rush” throughout the first 2 weeks of February, saw Network operate a total of 15 x B747F flights, including 3 extra flights to meet this year’s higher than normal demand.

With Network’s own ‘NAS NBO’ Operations team overseeing the operation, each flight reached a maximum payload of approximately 100 tons of freshly cut flowers, giving an approximate total Valentine’s figure of 1500 tons!

Upon landing in Liege, the fresh Roses and Carnations were quickly processed, then transferred by road to various cities in Europe and the United Kingdom.

Network Airline Management’s Senior Commercial Manager – Managed Fleet, Sam Lindsey said, “We are once again happy to support the Kenyan flower industry throughout the Valentine’s peak season. All the Network teams were fully focused to ensure smooth operations and ensure our valued client’s demands were met.”

The Network Aviation Group has been supporting Kenya’s acclaimed horticulture industry for over 35 years and currently operates 6 x weekly flights from Nairobi to Liege all year round, utilising their managed fleet of B747F aircraft. Be sure to email the team via charters@network-airline.com with any further enquiries or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

Loading boxes of fresh-cut roses onto NAM’s B747F aircraft, TF-AMM…

Network Airline Management Transports Relief Aid to Turkey with B747F Flights

Since the devastating earthquake hit the Turkey/Syrian border in the last few days, Network’s charter team has been working with haste to provide solutions for relief flights into Turkey to support the local rescue and recovery efforts.

Network Airline Management’s first relief flight operated into Turkey in the afternoon of the 9^th of February where its B747F aircraft carried 76 tons of field hospital equipment and relief goods to Adana Airport, ADA. This flight was operated in partnership with NAM’s customer Air Charter Service. Being one of the first wide body flights into Adana, the flight also reached the #3 highest tracked flight on Flightradar24, with over 1500 people tracking the flight overall.

NAM’s second B747F relief flight operated into Ankara, ESB, Turkey carrying further vital cargo, a total of 28 tons, including tents, blankets and scarves. This flight was operated in partnership with Network’s customer, Zeus Cargo Solutions. NAM’s charter team operated extremely quickly with this flight, from the initial enquiry to the flight landing in Ankara all in less than 24 hours!

Network is proud to be doing its part to support those most in need in Turkey and Syria, so be sure to email the team via charters@network-airline.com with any further enquiries or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

Network Airline Management’s B747 Freighter Aircraft TF-AMM in Adana, ADA, Turkey.

Screenshot of FlightRadar24 showing the final approach of TF-AMM into Adana, ADA, Turkey.

Network Airline Services Appointed GSA for Air Arabia Sharjah in Italy

Network Airline Services has been appointed as the GSSA for Air Arabia Sharjah (G9) in Italy effective from the 15th of January 2023.

Sander van Vilsteren, NAS Europe’s Commercial Manager, who signed the contract said “We are more than happy to have been selected as Air Arabia Sharjah’s new cargo GSSA in Italy. This latest agreement furthers Network’s partnership with Air Arabia Sharjah, as NAS is also the current cargo GSA for G9 in Turkey. We look forward to building further relationships with the Air Arabia staff and customers, to cement but also further our partnership with them.” The new contract was signed by Sander at the end of January in Dubai, with our Sales Director Andy King as the witness.

Air Arabia Sharjah currently operates an A320 service 4x weekly from Bergamo, BGY in Italy to Sharjah, SHJ in the UAE, so be sure to contact our friendly team today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo. You can contact them via email at 3Ocargo.it@network-airline.com or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

Sander van Vilsteren (left) and Andy King (right) with Renjith Crown Thomas (centre)
after signing the new GSA contract in Dubai, DXB.

The Winter 2022/2023 Edition of Network News has arrived!

Click the button below to download the LATEST edition of Network News Winter 2022/2023! This edition includes stories and updates from the ENTIRE Network group around the World, including:

– The official opening of Network’s new HQ, Eagle House

– NAS FR celebrates 20 YEARS of partnership with Amerijet

– Ushering in the new year around the world

– New GSSA agreements and extensions

– GLOBAL events & exhibitions

– Our NEW starters

– Rhino babies

…plus MUCH more, download below:

Network Airline Services Appoints Customer Services Team Leader at NAS BRU

As of the 1^st of January 2023, Jessy Muyldermans has been appointed and promoted to the position of Customer Services Team Leader at Network Airline Services’ Brussels office.

Sander van Vilsteren, Network’s Regional Director for Europe said, “It gives me great pleasure to announce that Jessy has been promoted to Team Leader. With Jessy’s deep experience, dedication and motivation, I am confident she will play an important role in the ongoing success of NAS Belgium and will be a valued coach and guide for her team members.”

Everyone at Network Aviation Group wishes Jessy all the best with her new position and responsibilities!

our team in Brussels BRU today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo. You can contact them via email at bru@network-airline.com, via phone on +32 2 721 11 75 or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

Sander van Vilsteren with the Network Airline Services Brussels, BRU team – left to right:
Elizabeth Oduge, Johan Van der Schueren, Jessy Muydermans, Sander Van Vilsteren and Maarten Heeman
in front of a NAG themed banner.

Network Airline Services Appointed GSA for TAAG Angola Airlines in the UK and Ireland

Network Airline Services has been appointed as the GSSA for TAAG Angola Airlines in the UK and Ireland, effective from the 1st of January 2023.

John Gilfeather, NAS’ UK Sales Director, said “We are very happy to have been selected as TAAG Angola’s new cargo GSSA. This new agreement allows Network’s teams to offer its customers new routes and services with reduced quoting times as well as making booking confirmations smoother and more efficient.”

NAS UK (and Ireland) is the most recent Network region to have been awarded representation of the Luanda based airline, so be sure to contact our team today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo on TAAG Angola. You can contact them via email at reslgw@network-airline.com, via phone on +44 (0) 1293 547 737 or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

Network Airline Management continues its agreement with TAAG to provide a regular weekly B747F scheduled service from Liege, Belgium, to the capital of Angola, Luanda. NAM provides a B747-400F aircraft with nose door capability which carries up to 120,000 kilos of cargo on its core flight schedule, thus allowing us to be more competitive with main-deck rates and transit times.

A TAAG Angola Airlines Boeing 777-300 aircraft arriving at sunset in Lisbon, Portugal.

Network Airline Management Transports Tyres to Abu Dhabi for the F1 Grand Prix

“It’s lights out and away we go!”

Network Airline Management, with the use of its managed fleet of B747F aircraft, has successfully carried a shipment of tyres for the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from Europe to Abu Dhabi in the UAE.

Utilising NAM’s ad-hoc charter capacity, the aircraft was loaded with a total of 2080 ‘race-ready’ F1 tyres, bound for the Yas Marina Circuit. The flight time totalled 6 hours on board our newly liveried TF-AMM aircraft.

The intricate structure of the tyres utilises a combination of rubber compounds and special fibres, so had to be carefully temperature controlled between 15°c to 25°c whilst on board. The tyres were loaded over 39 PMC pallets, totalling 25 tonnes. The load was meticulously planned by NAM’s expert Special Loads team, to ensure all tyres were loaded to the required specification.

With NAM’s H24 Operations team on hand to cast a watchful eye over the flight’s operation from start to finish, the tyres were delivered in good time ahead of the race weekend in Abu Dhabi.

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in November 2022, was the final race of the season and is considered one of the highlight races of the entire season’s calendar, which featured some of the very tyres Network transported! After an exciting end to another F1 season, the team are already looking forward to the 2023 season ahead.

The Network teams are always on hand to provide tailored air cargo solutions to suit all types of freight no matter the size or weight. Contact our experienced charters team in LGW today for the latest availability, competitive rates and to book your cargo, via email at: charters@network-airline.com, via phone at +44 (0) 1293 547 737 or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

Network Airline Management Transports Tyres to the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi for the Formula 1 Grand Prix

Network Airline Services CDG Hosts Party to Celebrate 20 Years of GSA Partnership with Amerijet

Network Airline Services, Paris (CDG) was pleased to welcome approximately 100 guests, customers and agents to celebrate 20 years of success, growth and general service agent (GSA) partnership with Amerijet. NAS began operating as Amerijet’s GSA in France in August 2002.

The NAS CDG team hosted a luncheon to commemorate the 20-year milestone in October 2022 at the stunning Pentahotel at the CDG Airport in Roissy. Florent Turlier, NAS Director for France, commenced the celebration with an opening speech that thanked everyone for their attendance and support and introduced the NAS France and Amerijet team to the attending guests. Guests were welcomed to the party with drinks and canapes before enjoying the main course and dessert. Video footage highlighting company updates played throughout the event. The party lasted from 11:45 to 14:15, a very timely French tradition!

“The event was a great success, with around 100 customers in attendance including local teams, high-ranking directors, various key clients plus the NAS CDG team. The venue was more than full, with the feedback we received from our guests being extremely positive. We’d like to again thank Amerijet for the support and trust they have put into NAS France over the years.” NAS Director for France, Florent Turlier.

Simon Pantin and Axel Hoffmeister, members of Amerijet’s Senior Management team also made short speeches, followed by a heart-warming video message for customers from Amerijet’s Chief Commercial Officer, Eric Wilson. A raffle with 5 winners, including prizes such as a weekend break for two in a castle, as well as dinner and breakfast packages rounded off a fantastic event. Each guest left the venue with a party bag filled with goodie items and key information from NAS and Amerijet.

“Let me again say thank you for your partnership and trust and for building Amerijet’s reputation as the premier scheduled cargo airline to the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America in the French market. We are looking forward to continuing our long, productive relationship with NAS.” – Amerijet CCO, Eric Wilson.

The COVID-19 pandemic halted customer-centric events so the teams were keen to reconnect with clients, both new and existing to celebrate the 20 years NAS and Amerijet have been working together. For more information on our 20 successful years working with Amerijet (and counting), please visit the full article here:

Amerijet is represented by NAS as their cargo GSSA in France, Malta, Johannesburg and Dubai so be sure to contact them today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo on Amerijet. You can find the nearest office to you here:  or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

Network Airline Services in Paris, CDG Hosts Party to Celebrate 20 Years of GSA Partnership with Amerijet