URGENT UPDATE: Fraud Alert!

It has come to our attention that the Astral Aviation / Network Airline Management B747-400F bearing Reg No TF AMM has been falsely contracted to perform flights between Vietnam and USA, purportedly by JETT LLC and its CEO, Mr. Barry Oberholzer, who claim to be agents of Astral Aviation.

Neither Astral Aviation or have any affiliation with either JETT LLC or Barry Oberholzer, and will not be responsible for any transactions undertaken by the said agent.

Caribbean Airlines Cargo Ramps up Capacity for the Holidays!

From November 14th, Caribbean Airlines Cargo will provide (24) twenty-four weekly freighter flights on the Miami-Kingston-Miami and Miami-Trinidad-Miami routes as it expands its freighter capacity by close to 900,000 pounds weekly for the peak season.

The Network Cargo Management (NCM) General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) is on an upward trajectory of continued growth which prompted the carrier to bolster its weekly freighter volume by 400,000 pounds earlier this year. “We are proud to represent Caribbean Airlines in key locations including in Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Atlanta and Washington. Network and Caribbean Airlines are ready for the holiday rush, so contact our US teams today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo on Caribbean Airlines!” – Javier Gonzalez, Network Cargo Sales Manager.

In May 2021, Caribbean Airlines Cargo introduced additional Boeing 767 freighter flights, augmenting capacity between Miami and Trinidad as well as Miami and Kingston. Growth has been recorded on all freighter destinations which also include Guyana and Barbados.

In July, Caribbean Airlines began to restore its passenger network as borders reopened at its base in Trinidad and Tobago. This enabled the airline to resume cargo services in the belly hold of its Boeing 737 and ATR passenger aircraft. Now, customers can transport cargo to more destinations including Antigua, Grenada, Nassau, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Vincent and the newest addition, Dominica.

Caribbean Airlines also operates cargo charters and is experienced in transporting critical cargo, perishable cargo and oversized shipments. As a value-added service to its growing customer base, the airline offers a cargo loyalty programme and access to cargo insurance.

Contact our teams across the US today for rates, availability and to book your cargo on Caribbean Airlines. You can find the nearest office to you with the ‘Our Network‘ page or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

Network Aviation Group at The Air Charter Association Excellence Awards 2021

The 2021 Air Charter Association (ACA) Excellence Awards has its first awards presentation for two years since the start of COVID… and what a night it was!

This year’s prestigious event took place on Thursday 14th October at the Hilton Metropole Hotel in Brighton and was well represented by the Network team with a table of 10 attending the event. Network Aviation Group sponsored the ‘Cargo Charter Operator of the Year’ 2021 award.

The Air Charter Excellence Awards is the ideal event to network with fellow air freight industry colleagues and more importantly to rekindle relationships, face-to-face, within the air charter sector after the lack of in-person business contact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The traditional City of London location was changed to a central seafront Brighton location, with the event changed from a luncheon to a new gala dinner-based format. Starting with a welcome drinks reception before moving through the hotel for a three-course meal and the main Awards presentation.

The shortlist and ultimate winners of the awards were announced by each of the sponsors including our Group Chairman, Andy Leslie who presented the trophy to the winner of the ‘Cargo Charter Operator of the Year’ 2021 award, followed by a quick flurry of photos which you can see below. After the conclusion of the awards presentation, a casino-themed evening ensued with Roulette and Blackjack tables and a wealth of ‘sovereigns’ to play with!

Kevin Ducksbury, chairman of The ACA said: “Our guests were thrilled to be able to get together in person again and enjoy our Excellence Awards event. Everyone remarked on how special the event was and that it was a fun change from the usual London venues.

The past 18 months have been incredibly difficult for our industry of course, and we look forward to a brighter 2022 and growth in our industry. Coming together for the event in Brighton reminded us how much of a community the air charter industry is and how we can all support each other through recognition and by highlighting the hard work involved.”

The various award categories at the 2021 Air Charter Excellence Awards, voted for by The ACA’s international members and judging panel, included: Cargo Charter Operator of The Year, Handling Agent / FBO of The Year, The ACA NextGen Young Person of The Year and Sir Michael Marshall Award for Sustainability in Aviation, alongside a few others.

Network would like to wish huge congratulations to all the winners! We look forward to meeting you all again at the next Air Charter Excellence Awards in 2022… see you there.

Image shows Andy Leslie, Network Aviation Group’s Chairman, alongside the winners of the ‘Cargo Charter Operator of the Year’ 2021 award –
photo credit to Susanne Hakuba.

Network Cargo in Atlanta (ATL) Relocate Their Office

Back in August 2021 our Network Cargo office in Atlanta was relocated, just on the boundary of the airport region.

The new office gives our team more space to work and allows them to grow, allowing further recruits to join in the future. The updated address is as follows:

Network Cargo, 510 Plaza Drive, Suite 2250, Atlanta, GA, 30349, USA.

The telephone number and email address remain unchanged, so contact our team in ATL today for rates, availability and to book your cargo. You can contact them via email at atl@network-airline.com via phone on +1 404 209 9823, visit our website at: www.network-airline.com or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

We wish our Network Cargo team in Atlanta good luck in their new office!

Air Malta and Network Airline Services Extend Total Cargo Management Agreement

Air Malta and Network Airline Services (NAS) are pleased to announce that they have extended their Total Cargo Management (TCM) Agreement for a further two years.

Whilst NAS has provided a TCM solution to Air Malta over the last few years, it 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 Air Malta month on month, year on year, whilst allowing a better synergy shared between NAS and Air Malta 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 TCM solution is becoming increasingly popular by several global airlines as it represents opportunities to generate additional cargo revenues from the maximization of aircraft cargo hold capacities. Network Airline Services has proved this solution generates new business opportunities from various sources, whilst Air Malta concentrates on its core business of being a passenger airline.

John Vella, Air Malta’s Head of Cargo Sales and Marketing explained, “We are proud to extend our agreement with NAS, as our preferred global cargo General Sales Agent. With over 35 years of air cargo management experience, NAS are strategically positioned, globally, to assist Air Malta with its ever-expanding cargo operation.”

Air Malta’s vision is to strategically strengthen its position as well as retain a global cargo footprint and presence through NAS’ network. Locally, Air Malta has grown their market share and is a leading carrier of choice for cargo in Malta.

John Gilfeather, Sales Director of Network Airline Services added, “We are very proud to be extending the TCM agreement with Air Malta. We are all looking forward to continuing working with the Air Malta staff, suppliers and customers to further our relationship with them. Air Malta provides excellent customer service to companies and individuals, sending goods to and from Malta.

“NAS has a proven track record of growing airlines cargo revenues through its global network of offices and IT teams to build a carrier’s cargo brand as well as target new revenue streams on their behalf. NAS looks forward to diversifying Air Malta’s product range and global coverage even further, the extension of this TCM agreement allows us to do so. We will continue to develop further relationships with other carriers and listen to our customers to gauge how we can further tailor our service around their individual needs.”

You can find our nearest office to you with the ‘Our Network’ page here:  so be sure to contact our teams around the world today for rates, availability and to book your cargo, or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

Network Airline Services in Frankfurt (FRA) Relocate Their Office

Week commencing 1st March 2021 our Network Airline Services office in Frankfurt was relocated, just outside the airport region, to an industrial village called Moerfelden-Walldorf.

The new office space gives our team much more room to work and grow with the potential to add further recruits in the near future. The new address is as follows:

Network Airline Services GmbH, Waldecker Strasse 7, 64546 Moerfelden-Walldorf, Frankfurt, Germany.

The telephone number and email address remain unchanged, so contact our team in FRA today for rates, availability and to book your cargo. You can contact them via email at FRA@network-airline.com, via phone on +49 (0) 69 69 866 930, visit our website at: www.network-airline.com or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

We wish our NAS team in Frankfurt all the best in their new office!

Network Airline Management Transports Rally Cars for the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2021

Network Airline Services in Nairobi, with the use of our B747 TF-AMU aircraft, successfully operated a flight out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi (NBO) northbound into Liege Airport (LGG), carrying cargo for the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally event.

The aircraft was loaded with various Hyundai Motorsport rally cars, spare parts and ancillary equipment following the conclusion of the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2021. A grand total of 4 cars with an array of tools, materials and gear weighing over 27 tonnes arrived at their destination in good time, in tip-top condition thanks to our highly trained, efficient team of cargo crew and ground staff.

David Odori, one of our Sales Executives based in , who secured the booking for the rally cars’ return to Europe, commented “The cars have certainly had a good run out as they are completely unrecognisable compared to when they originally flew down for the rally!”

Our 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, visit our website at: www.network-airline.com, or click the button below for more information on how we can help YOU!

The Kenyan Safari Rally is dubbed the “world’s toughest rally” but is 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 collage below featuring some of the very cars we transported!

The Summer 2021 Edition of Network News is HERE!

Click the button below to download the LATEST edition of Network News / Summer 2021!

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

– A NEW weekly B747F service from Atlanta to Liege

– Our latest efforts in the fight against COVID-19

– and flowers

– Award and sponsors

– New agreements plus much, MUCH more!

Network Airline Services Announce Renewal of Ground Handling Agreement with FCS

Network Airline Services are pleased to announce the renewal of their ground handling agreement with Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) in Frankfurt, Germany.

This new agreement is effective from 1^st May 2021, but the ongoing collaboration between Network Airline Services and FCS started back in 2018. Patricia Heilbrink – Managing Director of NAS Europe is pleased to continue this great relationship for another 5 years.

FCS handles various for Network Airline Services in Frankfurt including Allied Air Cargo, Astral Aviation and Trans Caribbean.

For the latest tariffs, rates and availability please contact our team in FRA today via email: FRA@network-airline.com, via phone: +49 (0) 69 69 866 930, visit our website at www.network-airline.com or click the button below to contact us.

Network Airline Services Appointed GSA for Bringer Air Cargo in the Netherlands

We are pleased to announce that Network Airline Services has been appointed as the GSA for Bringer Air Cargo in the Netherlands, with effect from 1^st June 2021.

“We are confident this will be a success for both companies and that we can follow in the footsteps of our offices in Scandinavia, Southern Africa, Eastern Africa and the UAE.” – Patricia Heilbrink, Managing Director of NAS Europe.

For the latest tariffs, rates and availability please contact our team in AMS today via email: AMS@network-airline.com, via phone: +31 20 4058665, visit our website at www.network-airline.com or click the button below to contact us.

Network Airline Management Transports Tons of Flowers to Help Celebrate International Mother’s Day 2021

Network Airline Management transports over 1000 tons of freshly cut flowers in the run up to International Mother’s Day from Nairobi, Kenya into Europe, to help show the love for all the Mothers out there this year!

Network has a great working relationship with Kenya’s horticulture industry for over 30 years, which continues again this year. The 2021 schedule saw 4 B747 Freighter flights operate each week as well as an extra flight to fulfil this year’s demand.

Network’s Nairobi office oversees the complete operation with each aircraft loaded to max payload with 100 tonnes of fresh-cut flowers bound for Liege, including Roses and Carnations, ready for onward trucking across Europe into various destinations such as Berlin, Copenhagen and Helsinki.

Sam Lindsey, Senior Commercial Manager of Network Airline Management said, “We are pleased to have successfully supported our key clients during the International Mother’s Day rush and are extremely happy to maintain our role in supporting the Kenyan flower industry.”

For the latest tariffs, rates and availability please contact our team in LGW today via email: reslgw@network-airline.com, via phone: +44 (0) 1293 547 737, visit our website at www.network-airline.com or click the button below to contact us.

Network Airline Services Frankfurt Tributed as one of the Top Airline Performers for High Cargo Volumes in 2020 by FCS!

Network Airline Services Frankfurt has been tributed as one of the ‘Top Airline Performers for High Frankfurt Cargo Volumes’ in 2020, with an increase of 16% in tonnage compared to the previous year.

Frankfurt Cargo Services or FCS, a Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) subsidiary, has recognised its top-performing airline clients of 2020, which includes NAS FRA, for their efforts and proactiveness in responding to disruptions to the air cargo industry caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.

Every year FCS awards each client with a customised Apfelwein-Bembel cider cup which signifies their success in the Frankfurt air cargo market throughout the past year, somewhat of an annual tradition.

Patricia Heilbrink, Managing Director Europe at Network Airline Services commented, “We’d like to thank FCS for recognising our efforts throughout the last year and especially for their cooperation and support during these unprecedented times.

Our colleagues at NAS Frankfurt come together as a team time after time with their dedication and hard work, we have been able to support our customers not only in Europe but around the world to help beat the COVID-19 virus despite various restrictions and safety measures.”

The warmer months are fast approaching as 2021 continues but NAS Frankfurt, with its , will continue to work together with their airline customers towards a successful recovery of both passenger airlines and wider air cargo markets.

For the latest tariffs, rates and availability please our team in FRA today via email: fra@network-airline.com, via phone: +49 (0) 69 69 866 930 or click the button below to contact us with all your air cargo needs today!