Celebrating 30 Years of Sander at NAS Amsterdam!

Back in August this year, Sander van Vilsteren marked an incredible milestone of 30 years with Network Airline Services in Amsterdam, Netherlands! Sander’s hard work, loyalty and drive have been integral to the growth of NAS and the wider Network Aviation Group.

Take a look at Sander’s photo gallery over the years for some of the highlights on our LinkedIn page here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7369369803192500224

We wish Sander HUGE congratulations from all of us at Network!

Sander van Vilsteren Celebrates 30 Years at NAS in Amsterdam, AMS.

KM Malta Airlines Renews Total Cargo Management Contract with Network Airline Services

Following a full, competitive tender process KM Malta Airlines (KMMA) has renewed its Total Cargo Management (TCM) contract with Network Airline Services (NAS).

This contract renewal reflects a strong and successful, ongoing partnership between NAS and KM Malta Airlines. KM Malta Airlines is the national carrier of Malta and operates around 280 weekly flights using a fleet of x8 A320neo aircraft to 18 direct routes from Malta (MLA). In addition, KMMA has partnerships with 18 other leading global carriers offering cargo connectivity to Maltese shippers and consignees, with over 400 cities to send and receive cargo.

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. NAS has experienced and knowledgeable teams worldwide, with our motivated experts delivering consistently innovative solutions.

David Curmi, Executive Chairman at KM Malta Airlines, commented, “We are delighted to renew our partnership with Network Airline Services. Together we will continue to focus on delivering excellent customer service for our Maltese and international cargo customers. NAS & KMMA have developed an unrivalled understanding of the Maltese air freight market allowing KMMA to grow its Cargo business year on year.  We are proud to continue working together with NAS to ensure KM Malta Airlines is always the cargo carrier of choice for customers sending their cargo to and from Malta.

John Gilfeather, NAS VP for the UK, Ireland and Malta commented, “We thank KM Malta Airlines’ management team for recognising the quantity and quality of resource that Network has put behind the carrier to identify global cargo customers to and from Malta. We also thank KMMA for the operational excellence their ground handling partners and airline crews demonstrate daily, to ensure all cargo and mail is handled with care and flies as booked. We look forward to continuing to deliver to our air freight customers together for many years to come.

Be sure to contact our friendly team today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo on KM Malta Airlines. You can find your nearest office by visiting Our Network page here: www.network-airline.com/our-network for more information on how we can help you.

David Curmi, Executive Chairman of KM Malta Airlines and Jonathan Clark, Chief Executive Officer
of Network Aviation Group signing the TCM renewal contract.

A Day at the Races for Network Airline Services Heathrow!

Our Network Airline Services team from London Heathrow, LHR, recently headed to the races to celebrate the Network Aviation Group’s 40th Anniversary Handicap race…

The team hosted some loyal clients for the day, in corporate hospitality, at the Royal Windsor Racecourse, with Boy George taking the win. It made for a fab day out.

See our LinkedIn post here for more photos: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7349016208442114050

Our Network Airline Services LHR team presenting the winning trainer with an award.

Network Airline Services LHR Visit SriLankan Airlines in Colombo

Network Airlines Services’ team from London Heathrow visits the SriLankan Airlines team in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Earlier this month, our NAS LHR team visited SriLankan Cargo, one of our GSA represented airlines in the UK, at their head office at Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka.

The teams attended a working session, reviewing this year’s figures to date, as well as cementing goals and growth plans for the rest of this calendar year and beyond.

See our LinkedIn post here for more photos: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7306264308458377216

Network Airlines Services from London Heathrow, LHR visit SriLankan Airlines in Colombo.

Network Airline Services Appointed as GSSA for Astral Aviation in the USA, Europe and UK

Network Airline Services has been appointed as the GSSA for Astral Aviation in the USA, Europe and in the UK, effective from the 1^st of January 2025.

Florent Turlier, Network’s Business Development Manager based in Paris, CDG said, “I am happy to announce that we are working with Astral Aviation once again, but this time in a GSSA capacity, rather than an airline partner. We now represent Astral across the US and Europe as well as in the UK from the new year. We’re pleased to be working with the Astral team again, in turn providing more destination options to our customers.”

Be sure to contact our friendly team today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo on Astral Aviation. 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 an Astral Aviation Boeing-757 aircraft on the tarmac.

A Royal Christmas Surprise in Accra for Network!

Network Airline Management (NAM) recently transported a HUGE 5m Christmas tree to Accra, Ghana as part of a fabulous festive centrepiece.

The tree was shipped via one of our Boeing 747 nose-loading freighter aircraft. This stunning tree is now standing tall in one of the most prestigious hotels in the region and is part of an annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, graced by the King of Ghana himself.

It is one to remember for sure and one we are grateful to have flown. Merry Christmas and happy holidays, everyone!

The hotel manager and King of Ghana at the ceremonial tree lighting event in Accra, Ghana.

Network Airline Services Opens a New Office in Bucharest, OTP

Network Airline Services recently opened a brand-new office in Bucharest, Romania. The new office sits within the airport region, therefore expanding our footprint in Europe and venturing into Eastern Europe. The airport location allows the OTP team to be closer to their local customers and agents in the capital.

Sander van Vilsteren, our Vice President for Europe, was thrilled to open the new office for business and said, “I’m glad to present Network Airline Services to a new location in Romania, a first for us at Network, where we represent Air Baltic, Air Malawi, Allied Air, Astral Aviation, Bringer Air Cargo, KM Malta Airlines and RwandAir.”

This new office further adds to our global network, offering our customers more options in the Eastern European region. The new address is as follows: Network Airline Services, Drumul Garii Odai No. 1A Street, Intrarea A, Et 3, Cam 300, Otopeni, 075100, Ilfov, Bucharest, Romania.

The contact details for the Bucharest office are as follows: tel: +4 0730 102 704 and email: OTP@network-airline.com – be sure to contact Nicoleta and the team today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo, or visit our website for more information on how we can help YOU!

“We wish our Network Airline Services team in Bucharest all the very best in their new office!”

Left to right: Sander van Vilsteren and Nicoleta Mosoia announcing the new
NAS OTP office at the TransLogistica event in Romania.

Network Airline Services Hosts SriLankan Cargo GSSA Launch Party

Network Airline Services at London Heathrow recently celebrated the launch of their new partnership with SriLankan Airlines as its UK GSSA by hosting a vibrant and memorable launch party at the London Heathrow Marriott Hotel. The Network organised event welcomed the senior SriLankan Airlines management team, flying in from Colombo exclusively for this event. We were joined by over fifty esteemed guests and customers from the LHR region.

The evening was a resounding success, transforming a typical Thursday evening into an unforgettable celebration. Attendees were treated to a lively atmosphere featuring a dynamic live band, traditional Sri Lankan dance performances as well as an array of authentic Sri Lankan cuisine.

“It was a fantastic evening and we were thrilled to welcome so many of our valued customers, partners and friends to celebrate this new partnership with SriLankan in the UK and Ireland”, said John Gilfeather, Network’s VP for the UK, Ireland and Malta. “We are excited about this new partnership with SriLankan Cargo and we look forward to a successful future together.”

The Network Airline Services team at London Heathrow, LHR extends their sincere gratitude to all guests who joined us in the festivities.

You can find the nearest NAS sales office to you with the ‘Our Network’ page here: bit.ly/NAGOurNetwork so be sure to contact our teams around the world today for rates, availability and to book your cargo, or visit our website for more information on how we can help YOU!

Network Airline Services LHR representatives alongside the senior management
team from Sri Lankan Airlines in London.

NAS Remains as TCM Provider for KM Malta Airlines Despite Rebrand…

The newly established national airline for the Maltese Islands is now operational, originally announced in October 2023, carrying the name KM Malta Airlines. The new airline commenced operations on the 31st of March 2024 and… “would retain its current workforce and fleet size, whilst continuing to serve 17 important international routes, while building on the many strengths of its predecessor, but with a strong focus on long-term financial sustainability.”

The nation’s Prime Minister stressed the importance of connectivity for Malta, situated in the heart of the Mediterranean and the importance of having a national airline. “Malta’s new airline will prove to be a critical part of the infrastructure of the Islands, whilst the air connectivity the national airline provides is inextricably linked to the collective, economic growth and success of the Maltese Islands.

The Government of Malta stands as its sole shareholder.” The newly forged KM route network has been optimised for commercial efficiency, connecting Malta to the capital cities of Europe and primary airports of the European continent and beyond. The new airline will initially operate a total of seventeen routes, with increased frequencies added to some existing, mature routes to maximise aircraft utilisation and optimise commercial performance. The core network will be continually reviewed to identify new opportunities for further commercial growth.

The new airline will operate a single-type aircraft fleet, of eight Airbus 320 NEOs. Importantly, these modern fuel-efficient aircraft offer superior operating economics, better environmental performance with reduced CO2 emissions and noise pollution per passenger. In line with industry best practice, the fleet will comprise of a mix of owned and leased ownership aircraft.

KM Malta Airlines Renews TCM Partnership with Network Airline Services

Network Airline Services has provided a Total Cargo Management (TCM) solution to KM Malta Airlines’ predecessor, over the last few years, which has recently been extended for a further year. The agreement is now venturing into its 9th year of NAS providing Total Cargo Management solutions for the Maltese-based airline.

The TCM agreement 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 the airline month on month, year on year, whilst allowing a better synergy shared between NAS and KM 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 Total Cargo Management agreement between the two companies will remain in place and will continued to be honoured where Network Airline Services has historically represented KM as its GSA and TCM provider.

Contact Network Airline Services today…

You can find the nearest NAS sales office to you with the ‘Our Network’ page here: bit.ly/NAGOurNetwork so be sure to contact our teams around the world today for rates, availability and to book your cargo on KM Malta Airlines, or visit our website for more information on how we can help YOU!

Network Airline Services remains the TCM provider for KM Malta Airlines despite the rebrand…

Network Airline Services Appointed as Safe Air GSA in the UAE

“Network Aviation Group’s (NAG) global GSA company Network Airline Services (NAS) have signed an agreement with Kenyan carrier SAFE Air to provide cargo sales and marketing for the carrier in the UAE and Oman.

SAFE Air operates regular cargo services between Nairobi and Juba, in South Sudan and Mogadishu in Somalia and has recently jointly started a weekly service to Port Sudan and Djibouti. The company was formed in 2007 and operates both passenger and cargo flights across Africa and the Middle East from its base in Nairobi, Kenya.

The companies have jointly operated charter flights across East Africa and the Horn of Africa supporting humanitarian efforts in Sudan, Somalia and Yemen. Network has offices in Dubai and Muscat and will also support SAFE globally from the companies’ offices in Europe and USA.”

This appointment marks Network’s first GSA representation of the K3 airline, so be sure to contact our friendly teams today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo on Safe Air. 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 Aviation Group’s Sales Director Andy King and Safe Air representatives at the contract signing in Kenya.

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.