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.

Network Airline Services Appointed as Sole Cargo GSSA for RwandAir in Scandinavia

Network Airline Services has been appointed as the sole cargo GSSA for RwandAir, the flag carrier airline of Rwanda, in Scandinavia with effect from the 1^st of May 2022.

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.

Sander van Vilsteren, Network’s Senior Commercial Manager for the EMEA Region, said “we are very enthusiastic to now expand the representation of RwandAir into the Scandinavian region and I would like to personally thank RwandAir for the trust they put into our NAS teams.”

our team in Billund BLL today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo on RwandAir. You can contact them via email at bll@network-airline.com, via phone on +45 32 454200 or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

Photo taken during a RwandAir sales meeting held in Brussels, BRU

Left to right: Mr Johan van der Schueren – NAS Country Manager Belgium, Mr Jimmy Musoni – RwandAir Chief Commercial Officer, Mr Charles Gashumba – RwandAir Country Manager Belgium, Mrs Patricia Heilbrink – NAS Regional Director, Mr Gakwaya Bosco – RwandAir Senior Manager, Cargo Services and Mr Sander van Vilsteren – NAS Senior Commercial Manager, EMEA.

Network Airline Management Transports Tons of Flowers for International Mother’s Day 2022

Network Airline Management transports more than 800 tons of freshly cut flowers in the run-up to International Mother’s Day 2022. Flying into Europe from Nairobi, NAM’s B747 Freighter aircraft have fulfilled this year’s high demand once again to make Mother’s Day that extra bit special.

Network has been working closely with Kenya’s horticulture industry for over 30 years which continues for another year. This year’s schedule saw 4x B747F flights operate each week with the aircraft loaded with flowers including a mix of Roses and Carnations to a maximum payload of 100 tonnes bound for Liege. The flights were overseen by Network’s Kenyan office in Nairobi to ensure a smooth operation from start to finish.

Sam Lindsey, Network Airline Management’s Senior Commercial Manager said, “We are pleased to have successfully supported our key clients during the International Mother’s Day rush and we are extremely happy to help the Kenyan flower industry meet peak demands year after year.”

Network, utilising its managed fleet, maintain a regular schedule of flights into Africa, as well as full or part charters throughout the year to various global destinations.

our team in Nairobi NBO today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo. You can contact them via email at nbo@network-airline.com, via phone on +254 20 6822917 or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

‘Boxes labelled with “Mixed Roses – Produce of Kenya” being loaded onto our B747F aircraft.’

Network Airline Services Appoints Sales and Services Supervisor for France

As of the 1^st March 2022, Anthony Fernandes has been appointed and promoted to the Sales and Services Supervisor for France, an all-new position for our Paris CDG office!

Anthony originally started working with the Network Airline Services team in France as an Export Supervisor on the 10^th November 2014. Then, from the 1^st February 2018, Anthony took on the role of Sales Representative and looked after the customers based in the CDG area, as well as in the North of the country.

Florent Turlier, Network’s Director for France said, “We wish Anthony all the best with his new position and responsibilities.”

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

Florent Turlier and Anthony Fernandes shaking hands in front of a NAS themed banner.

From London to the Mediterranean on Air Malta for these Fishy Customers!

100 mixed-sex Tilapia fish have been successfully flown into Malta onboard one of Air Malta’s Airbus A320 aircraft, from London Heathrow with the assistance of our Network Airline Services team based in LHR. Thanks to the team’s timely efforts and communication with the Air Malta teams, the fish are now settling in well at their new habitat in the 5 Star Mdina hotel, The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux.

“I am really proud that NAS and Air Malta could contribute in our way to this project!” – John Gilfeather, Sales Director of Network Airline Services in the UK.

Michael Bourne from Brave Ecologic, said “We took a shipment of 100 live, mixed-sex Tilapia from London Heathrow to Malta to support a sustainable food system based on aquaponics and insect lifecycle. In our project, we take organic food waste, feed it to insect larvae, and use the larvae and other nutrients created along with them to make healthy fish feed. The feed them supports an aquaponic system that produces sustainable edible fish, flowers, herbs, salads and vegetables. Our produce is used in our kitchens, including the De Mondion Michelin Star restaurant in Mdina.

The shipment allows us to establish a breeding colony to keep a sustainable cycle of local food production and organic waste recycling without releasing CO2 or methane but instead absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere and keeping it in the food chain.”

This was a great project to work on and we welcome many more to come, so our team in LHR today for rates, availability and to book your cargo. You can contact them via email at quotes@network-airline.com, via phone on +44 (0) 1784 425300 or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

Michael Bourne from Brave Ecologic with the shipment of Tilapia fish bound for Malta, MLA.

Network Cargo in Santo Domingo (SDQ) Relocate Their Office

Back in November 2021, our Network Cargo office in Santo Domingo was relocated from the airport region into the city, allowing our team to be closer to all their local customers and agents.

Javier Gonzalez, our Sales Manager in Miami, was thrilled to open the new office for business and said, “I’m glad to present Network to a new location in the Dominican Republic, where we represent, Avianca, Sunwing Airlines, Air Canada, Southwest Airlines and Allied Air… contact our team today!”

The new office gives our team a more central, city location which allows them to be closer to their clients, making meetings and appointments easier and more regular. The updated is as follows:

Network Cargo Management, Calle Carmen Celia Balaguer No. 54, El Millón, Santo Domingo, D.N, Dominican Republic.

The telephone number and email address remain unchanged, so contact our team in SDQ today for rates, availability and to book your cargo. You can contact them via email at sdq@network-airline.com via phone on +1 809 832 2474 or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

We wish our Network Cargo team in Santo Domingo all the very best in their new office!

Network Aviation Group Appointed GSSA for Air Tanzania in Kenya

We are pleased to announce that Network Aviation Group has been appointed as the Cargo GSSA for Air Tanzania in Kenya, with effect from the 1^st November 2021. The United Kingdom and The United Arab Emirates (Dubai) are also included as offline sale points.

Air Tanzania’s flights from Nairobi, NBO to Dar Es Salaam, DAR started from the 26th November 2021 and operates 2 x A220 PAX flights daily based on the below schedule:

TC 201 ETD NBO 0745 Hrs ETA DAR 0900 Hrs  –  TC 203 ETD NBO 2215 Hrs ETA DAR 2330 Hrs

Air Tanzania also has future plans to fly to the UK and Dubai, with the aim to start by the end of this year, 2022. Meanwhile, back in November 2021 at the Dubai Airshow, The United Republic of Tanzania placed an order for a B767-300 freighter aircraft which will be operated by Air Tanzania, the country’s national flag carrier. This freighter aircraft will “be used to capitalise on Africa’s burgeoning cargo demand” with demand on the African continent growing rapidly over the last 12 months, according to official IATA statistics.

“Adding to our 787 fleet, the introduction of the 737 Max and 767 Freighter will give Air Tanzania exceptional capability and flexibility to meet passenger and cargo demand within Africa and beyond.” – Chief Executive of Air Tanzania, Ladislaus Matindi.

“We look forward to working with Air Tanzania and we are confident this will be a successful partnership for both companies.” – Peter Njambi, Cargo Sales Manager for Network Airline Services in Nairobi.

Contact our team in NBO today for rates, availability and to book your cargo. You can contact them 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!

About Air Tanzania

“Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) is the national airline of Tanzania, IOSA certified and a proud member of IATA based in Dar es Salaam, with its hub at Julius Nyerere International Airport. Air Tanzania Company Limited was established in 1977 following the dissolution of East African Airways and has also been a member of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) since its inception.”

“Air Tanzania is a government-owned airline with a total of eight aircraft in its fleet; four Dash 8-Q400, two Airbus A220-300 and two Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. There are plans to integrate the Dash 8-Q300 that is in maintenance into the current fleet taking the total to 9 aircraft, with an additional Dash 8-Q400 and two more Airbus A220-300 delivered in July 2021 taking the total number of aircraft to twelve” and counting.

“Air Tanzania’s young fleet of sustainable aircraft has enabled it to maintain its position as the leading airline in Tanzania, providing extensive domestic connectivity with over 38 weekly flights to more than 15 destinations. Air Tanzania currently operates to more than 10 domestic destinations from Dar es Salaam hub, also regionally and intercontinentally to Mumbai, Hahaya, Lusaka, Harare, Bujumbura, Entebbe. Soon we will be adding Lubumbashi, Johannesburg, Lagos, Accra, Nairobi and London.”

Network Aviation Group Launch Second Weekly Freighter Service from USA to Europe

With effect from 4^th February 2022, a second weekly B747F freighter will be operated by the Network Aviation Group from Atlanta to Liege in Belgium. The service will operate every Friday to complement the existing weekly Saturday departure from Atlanta.

Utilising the Group’s Liege Hub, connections will be made to more than 50 destinations in Africa using the Allied Air and Astral Aviation networks, as well as offering many European destinations. Capacity on the flights is also being used by the company’s GSA clients providing an efficient and cost-effective feed from the USA onto services from Europe.

“The freighter operations are supporting a growth in our presence in North America, an expansion of our 13 existing offices is taking place and plans are in hand to add further locations in 2022,” says Andy King, Group Sales Director.

Contact us today for the latest B747F availability, rates and to book your cargo, or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

Love is in the Air for Network Airline Management’s Flower Powered Freighters

Network Airline Management has transported over 1200 tons of freshly cut flowers from Nairobi, Kenya into Europe, to meet additional demand ahead of Valentine’s Day this year.

The Network Aviation Group has been supporting Kenya’s acclaimed horticulture industry for almost 35 years and this continues into 2022. This year’s “Valentine’s Rush” during the first 2 weeks of February, Network operated a total of 12 B747F flights, including 4 additional flights due to the high demand, carrying approximately 1260 tons of flowers in total! This complimented Network’s annual schedule of 4x weekly flights from Nairobi into NAM’s European base of Liege.

With Network’s Nairobi office overseeing the entire operation, each ‘flower charter’ flight was loaded to max payload with 105 tonnes of freshly cut flowers, including Pink/Red Roses mixed with Carnations, ready for onward trucking across Europe into various major cities such as London, Paris, and Rome upon arrival.

Network Airline Management’s Commercial Director, Andy Walters said, “2022 has been another very successful Valentine’s season for us and we’re extremely happy to maintain our role in supporting the Kenyan flower industry once again.”

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Network Airline Management Support Rafi’kids Foundation in Kigali with Basketball Goods

Network Airline Management and The Round Table Belgium, through its local service club of Chaudfontaine, are pleased to be supporting the Rafi’kids Foundation, a non-profit organisation based in Belgium offering a fun, safe space for children who live in Kigali the chance to attend a regular basketball camp, for another year. NAM has been working with The Round Table to support the Rafi’kids Foundation since 2016 which continues into 2022.

“I’m really happy that NAM continues to support Rafi’kids and the Round Table this year, I would like to thank you again for this gesture,” said long-time partner of the Foundation, member of the Chaudfontaine Round Table and one of NAM’s duty managers based in Liege, Thomas Guiot.

Back in 2019, Network Airline Management transported 900kg of basketball supplies free of charge to the Foundation on its East Africa scheduled service. The flight operated from Liege to Kigali, via Nairobi and was welcomed with open arms by the children of Nyamirambo.

Last month, a further 500kg of Basketball equipment including clothing, balls, shoes and various other items were transported free of charge to the foundation allowing hundreds of children to keep playing the sport they love!

“We received a commercial gesture from Wallenborn who supplied the road transport to Liege Airport and Challenge Handling also covered the handling fees for this shipment. A kind collaboration from all parties to support a local foundation and excellent cause.” Thomas Guiot added.

Take a look at the YouTube video below to see just how much it means to the foundation and its children. For the latest from the Rafi’kids’ take a look at their Basketball Camp video here: vimeo.com/247181293 or visit their Facebook page here: facebook.com/rafikids.basketball

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The Winter 2022 Edition of Network News is HERE!

Click the button below to download the LATEST edition of Network News / Winter 2022!

This edition includes stories and updates from the ENTIRE Network group around the World, including:

– “The BIGGEST Single Translocation Undertaken!”

– Our latest efforts in the fight against COVID-19

– Rally Cars for The WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2021

– New GSSA agreements and

– NEW B747F Service from the USA

– Award WINS & sponsors

– BRANDED facemasks plus much,   more!

Network Airline Management Relocate White Rhinos from South Africa to Rwanda

Network Airline Management (NAM), in partnership with Air Charter Service South Africa, recently operated a ‘historic’ charter flight carrying 30 White Rhinos from South Africa to Rwanda. The direct flight from Durban to Kigali, operating with one of ’s wet-leased Air Atlanta Icelandic B747F, has since been dubbed ‘the biggest single White Rhino translocation ever undertaken.’

After the four-hour flight, the Rhinos were successfully rehomed in Rwanda’s Akagera National Park with help from specialist handlers who travelled on the aircraft to monitor the animals throughout the flight, providing them with care, water, and inflight catering!

The group of 30 rhinos, weighing over 60 tonnes, consisted of a mix of 11 males and 19 females of varying ages to give the threatened species the best chance for successful breeding in the future.

Sam Lindsey, NAM’s Senior Commercial Manager, stated: “There are a lot of operational difficulties when arranging live animal charter flights, even more so during the COVID-19 pandemic and with a threatened species. However, our experienced Operations and Commercial teams were quick to resolve any issues to ensure the Rhinos got to their final destination safely. We thank Francois Vermeulen at ACS South Africa for his trust in Network on this project.”

Thanks to Network’s global reach, there were regular updates received from the Network South Africa team who travelled to Durban to ensure the operation went smoothly.

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Original image/video credit to African Parks, also check out the video below: