RwandAir Expands its Fleet with a Dedicated Freighter

Kigali, 24 November 2022 – RwandAir has today taken delivery of its first dedicated cargo aircraft as the carrier expands its fleet. The Boeing 737-800 SF, which is painted in RwandAir’s first cargo livery, will be based at the carrier’s Kigali hub. The new jet will allow the Rwandan carrier to further expand its cargo operation, which has been on the rise. RwandAir will operate the new freighter to a number of key destinations in Africa and the Middle East, including Johannesburg, Nairobi, and UAE.

Yvonne Makolo, CEO of RwandAir said: “The delivery of our dedicated cargo aircraft is a huge milestone in RwandAir’s fleet expansion plans. “Cargo is of ever-increasing importance for the aviation industry, and as a landlocked country, we recognize the importance and value of good cargo connections. “We want to ensure that Africa is seamlessly connected to the world, driving economic growth and valuable trade deals.”

From its hub at the heart of Africa at Kigali International Airport, RwandAir is renowned for its excellent customer service where recently RwandAir won the award for ‘Best Airline Staff in Africa’ at Skytrax’s 2022 World Airline Awards, for a second successive year. RwandAir currently operates to a variety of destinations across East, Central, West, and Southern Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

RwandAir is represented by NAS as their cargo GSSA throughout Europe and with the recent addition of representation in Scandinavia from May, our sales and marketing coverage is ever-growing.  our NAS teams across Europe today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo on RwandAir. You can find the nearest office to you here:  or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

RwandAir Expands its Fleet with a Dedicated Freighter Aircraft

About RwandAir

Operating from Kigali, RwandAir is one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines and operates one of the youngest state-of-the-art fleets on the African continent. With a reputation for delivering a premium service to all its customers, RwandAir operates 12 aircraft with an average age of just under six years. The airline currently offers services to 28 destinations across 22 countries throughout Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Network Aviation Group’s New HQ, Eagle House is Officially Open!

On 17^th November 2022, Network Aviation Group officially opened its new global HQ. To mark the occasion two very special guests, Dr Jaclyn Bell and Aled Griffiths, who are both ambassadors for the charity fly2help cut the ribbon to open the newly refurbished building alongside the Group’s board of directors. This also provided the opportunity to present a cheque to fly2help for £5,000 which will help the charity support more families with aviation experiences during difficult periods in their lives.

fly2help is a charity that shares the love of flying and is dedicated to changing lives using the power and wonder of flight. The charity offers ‘Air Smiles Experiences’ which provide a day of respite for families going through difficult life experiences, a chance to take to the skies in a light aircraft and make incredible memories together. Aim High, another project available through the charity, showcases all the opportunities available to young people considering their future career choices through a variety of different programmes and workshops. For more information on fly2help and the incredible work they do, visit their website here: www.fly2help.org

Network’s Gatwick team welcomed around 50 guests into Eagle House, including key figures who helped the new office get to where it is today. From architects, designers, suppliers and partners who have worked with the team throughout the project, as well as fellow colleagues all joined the party. Welcome drinks, canapes and buffet food really gave the event a celebratory feel.

Malcolm Higginson, Network Aviation Group’s Operations Director said “It’s been fantastic to finally settle everyone into the new office and we are sure that the new space will be well utilised and enjoyed by the entire team.

Eagle House is more than just an office space, it’s much better suited to the needs of our business and people, providing staff with a truly comfortable, modern working environment encouraging more collaborative working with the use of various teams’ areas. The new office offers staff an expandable, open plan workspace and we look forward to what the future holds for Network at Eagle House.”

Eagle House is a fusion of an existing, refurbished building sitting alongside a brand-new extension which makes up 103A High Street, Crawley. The new HQ office not only offers more space for workstations but also separate offices, a sizeable boardroom, a quiet meeting/training room and a ‘breakout’ area for staff, which includes a pool table! The new space is modern and contemporary which features smart lighting as well as new recycling options and a bicycle storage area which offers sustainability benefits for the wider team.

Located just outside of London Gatwick, in the heart of Crawley town centre, a 10-minute drive from the airport and a 5-minute drive from the train station, the office is ideally located to maintain our network of clients based in the airport region. The office is ideally situated to allow for short trips into the city or down to the coast for various events and exhibitions.

The move has been a long time coming but the feedback received so far has been very positive. The new HQ office address is Eagle House, 103A High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1DD, United Kingdom. Pop in and meet the team, you’re more than welcome – see you soon!

For more pics from this great day, take a look at our LinkedIn post here: 

Dr Jaclyn Bell and Aled Griffiths from the fly2help charity cut the ribbon to open Eagle House.

Network Airline Services Head to Kigali for Aviation Africa 2022

Our Network Airline Services LHR team headed to Kigali, Rwanda for Aviation Africa 2022, back in September.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to meet with our NAS team, it was great to meet and reconnect with you all.

That’s another fantastic event completed in 2022… we’ll see you at the next one.

Be sure to contact our global teams today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo by clicking on the button below, for more information on how we can help YOU…

Our Network Airline Services LHR team at the Kigali Convention Centre in Kigali, Rwanda for Aviation Africa 2022

Network Airline Services Appointed GSA for Etihad Cargo in Malta

Network Airline Services has been appointed as the GSSA for Etihad Cargo in Malta, effective from the 1^st of April 2022.

Martin Husband, Network’s Country Manager for Malta, said “We are very happy to have been selected as Etihad Cargo’s GSA. As an offline station for EY (Etihad) we are able to use our KM (Air Malta) flights to reach Etihad’s European hubs for onward connections. Benefits of being the Etihad GSA include being able to book cargo under the 607 airway bill, which allows us to have more visibility of operational flights and being able to generate and control bookings ourselves.

This allows us to offer customers reduced quoting times as well as receiving booking confirmations. It also allows us to be more competitive with rates and transits.”

NAS MLA is the latest Network station to represent the Abu Dhabi based airline, so be sure to contact our team today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo on Etihad. You can contact them via email at mla@network-airline.com, via phone on +356 2247 3700 or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU…

Etihad Cargo Aircraft Taxiing to the Runway.

Gulf Air Celebrates the Launch of Latest Routes on its Network

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, recently celebrated the launch of its flights to the latest routes on its network, which are Manchester in the United Kingdom, Rome and Milan in Italy, and Nice in France; as the airline held a celebration on this occasion at Bahrain International Airport, which was attended by the Undersecretary for Political Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ambassadors and diplomats, members of Gulf Air’s executive management, guests from the airline’s stakeholders, and a number of airport officials.

Gulf Air Acting Chief Executive Officer Captain Waleed AlAlawi welcomed guests of the national carrier and expressed his appreciation for their attendance to celebrate the opening of the airline’s latest destinations; stressing that these destinations represent a qualitative addition to tourism, business and trade exchange between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the European countries to which Gulf Air will soon start operating flights. For their part, guests of the national carrier expressed their sincere congratulations on the launch of the new destinations and wished Gulf Air every success in launching these destinations that will contribute to the expansion of its around the world.

The celebration included taking souvenir photos with the airline’s guests in dedicated photography spaces designed with colours and identities of the countries to which the new destinations belong. Gulf Air guests also enjoyed lunch in the airline’s Falcon Gold Lounge at Bahrain International Airport, with menus containing dishes that the countries of the launched destinations are known for. Earlier this year, Gulf Air announced the launch of the aforementioned new destinations, in addition to resuming its operations to some of the preferred seasonal destinations in Mykonos and Santorini in Greece, Malaga in Spain, Sharm Al Shaikh and Alexandria in Egypt, and Salalah in Oman.

In 2019 and in line with its strategy to become the customer’s airline of choice, Gulf Air announced its boutique business model concept which would reinforce its focus on product and customer experience and continues to showcase the implementation of its strategy successfully. Gulf Air differentiates itself as a boutique airline giving it a competitive advantage with its fleet modernization strategy, new Falcon Gold class offering, upgraded economy class experience, new destinations and its presence in the new terminal at Bahrain International Airport.

Network Cargo Management (NCM) is the CSA for Gulf Air in North America, so be sure to contact our sales teams across NA today for the latest tariffs, rates, availability and to book your cargo on Gulf Air. Click/tap the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

Gulf Air Celebrates the Launch of Latest Routes on its Network – BIA Launch Event Group

Network Airline Services Announce CGSA Agreement with Air Arabia

Air Arabia Maroc (3O) and Network Airline Services (NAS) are pleased to announce a Cargo General Sales Agent (CGSA) agreement across Europe, for all cargo other than Human Remains.

Air Arabia Group consists of a group of airlines and companies offering travel and tourism services across the globe. Air Arabia operates from three international hubs in the UAE – Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, as well as Casablanca in Morocco and Alexandria in Egypt.

The Group’s Morocco based airline, Air Arabia Maroc (3O) has appointed NAS, from the 1^st of September 2022, as their Cargo General Sales Agent (CGSA) across Europe for all cargo other than Human Remains. The agreement involves representation across Air Arabia Maroc’s European network including France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Spain. The contact details for each NAS office can be found at the end of this article.

Florent Turlier, NAS’ Director for France expressed, “We are thrilled to be announcing this CGSA agreement with Air Arabia. We are looking forward to working with the Air Arabia staff and customers to cement but also further our relationship with them. Air Arabia provides excellent customer service to companies and individuals.”

Sander van Vilsteren, NAS’ Regional Director for Europe continued, “NAS has a proven track record of growing an airline’s cargo revenues through its global network of offices as a CGSA. NAS builds its partner carrier’s cargo brand as well as targets new revenue streams on behalf of the airline. Network looks forward to diversifying and extending the Air Arabia product portfolio as well as their coverage, by understanding our customers’ needs to gauge how we can further tailor the service to suit their differing needs.”

Florent Turlier and Daniel Gibbons Meet with Air Arabia in CMN, Casablanca, Morocco – Network Aviation Group

Contact Us

Be sure to contact your local Network Airline Services team in each country today, for the latest tariffs, rates, availability and to book your cargo on Air Arabia, using the details below:

France: 3OCargo.FR@network-airline.com | Cct: Anthony Fernandes | Tel: +33 (0) 1 48 16 16 64

Netherlands: 3OCargo.NL@network-airline.com | Cct: Nils Van Tongeren | Tel: +31 (0) 20 405 86 65

Belgium: 3OCargo.BE@network-airline.com | Cct: Johan van der Schueren | Tel: +32(0)2 721 11 75

Germany: 3OCargo.DE@network-airline.com | Cct: Stefano Mauriello | Tel: +49 69 6986 6930

Denmark/Sweden: 3OCargo.DK@network-airline.com | Cct: Brian Schandorf | Tel: +45 32454200

Switzerland: 3OCargo.CH@network-airline.com | Cct: Stefano Mauriello | Tel: +41 43 8166 116

Spain: 3OCargo.ES@network-airline.com | Cct: Cristina Puyo | Tel: +34 91 955 2622

Italy: 3OCargo.IT@network-airline.com | Cct: Katia Rapana | Tel: +39 023 663 7380

Turkey: 3OCargo.TR@network-airline.com | Cct: Irem Selimoglu | Tel: +90 212 444 1 472

Or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

The Summer 2022 Edition of Network News is HERE!

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

– Relief aid flights to support Ukrainian refugees

– NAS FR celebrates 30 YEARS in the industry

– Cars for the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2022

– New GSSA agreements and

– GLOBAL events & exhibitions

– TF-AMM’s NEW livery

– Our new starters

Plus MUCH more, download below…

Network Airline Services and Amerijet International Airlines Celebrate 20 Years of GSA Partnership in France.

In August 2002, Network Airline Services (NAS) began operating as Amerijet’s general sales agent (GSA) in France. This year, the partners will celebrate 20 years of growth and success.

“NAS and Amerijet are focused on innovation, trust, and integrity. We share a mission to ensure long-term profitable relationships with our customers and business partners. Above all, we would not have achieved success without the daily support of Amerijet’s teams over the last 20 years,” said Florent Turlier, NAS Director for France.

Amerijet develops long-term relationships with customers and general sales agents by providing first-class shipping services, equipment, and facilities. The company is dedicated to quality service and always seeks the best methods of providing optimal service to its global customer base. Over the past year, Amerijet expanded its fleet to provide its customers with versatility, range, and payload capability ideally suited for destinations throughout its networks and introduced a new cargo management system that enables the airline’s customers greater flexibility to view prices, capacity and to make real-time bookings.

“We are very proud of our 20-year relationship with Network Airline Services. Shared values and a singular focus on providing customers flexible, customized solutions across our network are cornerstones of our strong partnership,” said Amerijet Chief Commercial Officer Eric Wilson. “We want to thank Florent and the entire NAS team for building Amerijet’s reputation as the premier scheduled cargo airline to the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America in the French market.”

NAS and Amerijet continue to expand their global relationship. In 2017, NAS extended its contract agreement with Malta. In 2018 ANA Aviation, Network Airline’s sister company was announced as Amerijet’s GSA in Dubai and in 2020 Amerijet began operating a direct service from Brussels (BRU) to Miami (MIA). As well as France, Malta and Dubai, Network Airline Services also represents Amerijet International Airlines in South Africa, from its office in Johannesburg.

To commemorate NAS and Amerijet’s 10^th anniversary, the GSA hosted a celebration in France with major customers and members of Amerijet’s leadership team. The company looks forward to celebrating the 20-year milestone and many more years of success.

About Amerijet

Amerijet operates its own dedicated fleet of freighters from its primary hub at Miami International Airport to destinations throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America and Europe. Amerijet’s portfolio of worldwide scheduled, long‐term and short‐term ACMI and CMI charter services provide seamless and transparent transportation solutions for customers shipping time-sensitive, valuable, hazardous material, temperature-controlled and other commodity types. More information about Amerijet can be accessed at www.amerijet.com.

About Network Airline Services

Network Airline Services is the General Sales and Services (GSSA) division of the Network Aviation Group. With offices located in all the world’s key cargo locations, we provide airlines with a professional and effective solution to increasing their market share and maximising their revenue from air cargo.

Network Airline Services has experienced and knowledgeable teams worldwide. Our motivated experts deliver consistently innovative solutions.

• We have a proven track record of creating higher sales and service standards.
• Our air cargo management teams grow your market share by using our local market knowledge and international contacts.
• We work with you and we work for you: we are your specialist air cargo partner.

Air cargo has been our business for more than thirty-five years and we are proud to represent some of the world’s leading airlines. Our success is based on building your success. We combine our connections and knowledge with your networks and flights to optimise your potential.

Contact Us

Be sure to contact our sales team in Paris, CDG today for the latest tariffs, rates, availability and to book your cargo on Amerijet, via email: CDG@network-airline.com or via phone: +33 1 48 16 61 64 or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

Florent Turlier, Network’s Director for France with members of Amerijet’s Senior Management at Air Cargo Americas 2022 in Miami.

Network Airline Management Transports Rally Cars for the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2022

Network Airline Management, with the use of its managed fleet of B747F, has successfully carried a shipment for the World Rally Championship (WRC) from Nairobi, Kenya to Liege, Belgium.

Utilising NAM’s regular scheduled B747F freighters from Nairobi to Liege, the flights were loaded with several Hyundai and Ford rally cars, tools, spares, and support equipment. The cargo arrived at its destination in good time and in perfect condition thanks to Network’s highly skilled, efficient team of cargo crew and ground staff.

Peter Njambi, Manager of Cargo Sales and Customer Service, in Network’s Nairobi , oversaw the rally cars’ departure from Nairobi, commented “The cars must have traversed some difficult landscapes as they are largely unrecognisable compared to when they originally flew in from Europe! In total, we moved 34 tonnes of rally cars and accessories, which is 7 tonnes more than last year! This type of load demands proper planning and coordination from our teams, considering the urgency and sensitivity of this high-profile cargo. Our teams had to ensure the timings of the cars’ delivery were on point to allow them to be ready for the next rally event in Estonia. We look forward to handling more WRC cars in 2023 and hope the drivers enjoyed their time in Kenya, even if the cars did not!”

The Kenyan Safari Rally is dubbed the “world’s toughest rally” and it’s considered to be one of the top events for drivers around the world due to its ‘wild’ setting and rugged terrain… be sure to check out the image below which features some of the very cars Network transported!

The Network teams around the world 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 team in Nairobi today for the latest availability, competitive rates and to book your cargo, via email at: Sales.NBO@network-airline.com, via phone on +254 20 6822917 or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

Network Airline Management Transports Rally Cars for the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2022 – Network Aviation Group.

Network Airline Management’s TF-AMM Aircraft Gets a NEW Livery!

Network Airline Management’s B747-400F, TF-AMM aircraft recently left the paint shop in Jakarta’s Soekarno Hatta International Airport (CGK) with a shiny new design…

Featuring the iconic Network blue colour scheme and Eagle head design, the refreshed livery also includes an accentuated tail design and resized NAM logo, as well as freshly painted wing tips and an entire fuselage respray.

Alpha Mike Mike is now back in action, flying in a sky above you! Let us know on social media how much you love AMM’s new paint job.

 our team in London Gatwick, LGW today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo on TF-AMU / TF-AMM. You can contact them via email at reslgw@network-airline.com, via phone on +44 (0) 1293 547737 or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

Thanks to @alifyazid_ on for the great pics.

BIG Changes for Network Airline Services’ Senior Management…

BIG Changes for Network Airline Services’ Senior Management are happening this year, with Patricia Heilbrink, Network’s current Managing Director for Europe, relinquishing many of her duties to take over project work within the wider Group. With this in mind, the company is delighted to announce the following promotions within the European region.

Sander van Vilsteren, previously the Commercial Manager for Europe will now be promoted to the position of Regional Director for . The second promotion is for Florent Turlier, who previously held the title of the Group’s Business Development Manager and will now be promoted to the position of Director for France.

Sander joined NAS back in 1995, whereas Florent joined the company back in 1994 and have seen virtually everything the air cargo industry has to offer, from the global changing events like the 9/11 disaster and the challenges courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both were previously Commercial Managers in their respective countries gathering a wealth of experience, knowledge, expertise and contacts both in the industry as well as within our company, along the way.

In their respective new roles, they will contribute to the strategic development and operational efficiency of the wider company, working to maintain Network Airline Services as a leader in its field, but also contributing to the company’s future growth strategy.

Patricia Heilbrink said, “We wish both Sander and Florent every success in their new positions as they take the Network Aviation Group forward into the future!”

our teams across Europe today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo. You can contact them via email by clicking/tapping the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

Florent Turlier, Patricia Heilbrink and Sander van Vilsteren
standing in front of a Network Airline Services themed banner.

Network Airline Services Renews Long-Term GSSA Contract with Air Mauritius

Network Airline Services and Air Mauritius, the flag carrier airline of Mauritius, have once again renewed their long-term GSSA contract in Belgium for another year.

This long-standing GSSA contract between NAS and Air Mauritius in Belgium has been in place since 2013 and is approaching its 10 year anniversary in 2023. We are pleased to announce that the contract has been renewed for a further year with effect from the 1^st of April 2022.

Patricia Heilbrink, Managing Director of Europe, said: “We are thrilled that Air Mauritius has once again renewed our GSA contract for a further year. Our combined, strong focus on service quality and value-added solutions have been a significant factor in the renewal of this contract and we are looking forward to continuing our long and successful partnership.”

our team in Brussels BRU today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo on Air Mauritius. 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!

Air Mauritius A330-900 Arrival at Paris Airshow 2019 – Courtesy of samchui.com.