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New President of SAS Ground Services Denmark

Hans-Henrik Hedegaard, 61, has been appointed President of SAS Ground Services Denmark A/S. He will assume his new position on August 13.Hedegaard has extensive experience of managing large operations and for a long period of time has held a number of senior positions in the IT industry, primarily in northern Europe.Most recently, Hans-Henrik Hedegaard was responsible for strategic projects in CSC Nordic. Between 1996 and 2004, he was President and CEO of Scandinavian IT Group A/S and Vice President of the SAS Group. He previously held senior international positions at such companies as

SAS Ground Services chosen by Turkish Airlines at London Heathrow

Turkish Airlines chose SAS Ground Services as their new provider of ground handling at London Heathrow. The agreement is valid from mid July.Turkish Airlines operates three daily flights between London and Istanbul, with aircraft from both Boeing and Airbus."We are pleased to choose SAS Ground Services as our handling agent at Heathrow Airport", says Osman Battal, Director of UK & Ireland for Turkish Airlines. "We are looking forward to a prosperous co-operation.""We are delighted that we have been awarded the Turkish Airline contract", says Christer Svensson, Managing Director for SAS

World’s first fully automated baggage system at Copenhagen Airport

Copenhagen Airport has become the first airport in the world to develop a baggage-handling system that takes bags from check-in to placement in the aircraft without manual handling.In close partnership with SAS Ground Services (SGS), Københavns Lufthavne A/S (CPH), FKI Logistex and CPH Design A/S have automated baggage handling. A well-functioning prototype has been patented by CPH and SGS. The ingeniousness of the system is its simplicity – currently available technology has been combined in an innovative manner.By January 1, 2008, there will be 12 baggage lines in operation, all

SAS Ground Services chosen by Malaysia Airlines at London Heathrow

Malaysia Airlines chose SAS Ground Services as their new provider of ground handling at London Heathrow. The agreement is valid from May 16.Malaysia Airlines operates two daily flights with Boeing 747-400 between London and Kuala Lumpur."We are pleased to appoint SGS as our new Ground Handler and look forward to developing a long-standing relationship”, says Syed Abdillah Aziz, Regional Manager UK & Ireland for Malaysia Airlines."Malaysia Airlines is a customer with high quality standards and we are delighted to have been selected as their provider. They are also the first long haul

SAS Ground Services chosen by Air France and KLM at Aberdeen Airport

Air France and KLM chose SAS Ground Services as their new provider of ground handling at Aberdeen Airport, both regarding passenger services and ramp handling. The agreements are valid from March 1.KLM is operating 28 flights weekly to Amsterdam and Air France is operating 20 flights weekly to Paris, Charles de Gaulle."Both KLM and Air France are very pleased to be taken care of by SGS at Aberdeen and are looking forward to working together", says Niels Burgers, Operational support managerKLM Royal Dutch Airlines Europe & Gulf. "Extensive talks, familiarization and training have now

SAS Ground Services chosen by Icelandair at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Icelandair chose SAS Ground Services (SGS) as its new provider of passenger services at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. The contract is effective from February 1.The new contract together with SGS' current services to Icelandair in the Nordic countries entails approx. 2,450 departures per year.Icelandair is operating four flights weekly to Reykjavik, increasing to nine weekly during the summer season."The choice of SAS Ground Services is based on that they have the right match between product, service and price", says Astthor Ingason, Manager Stations at Icelandair."We are proud

SAS Ground Services and MyTravel Airways sign four-year cooperation agreement

MyTravel Airways and SAS Ground Services (SGS) have signed a four-year strategic cooperation agreement for ground handling services. Passenger services and ramp handling are both included.SGS is now a priority supplier for MyTravel Airways at airports in Scandinavia. The agreement also provides a basis for a strategic partnership at airports outside Scandinavia.Accordingly, SGS will begin handling MyTravel Airways at Malmö-Sturup on April 1. On May 1, the same will happen at Bergen-Flesland and Stavanger-Sola. Other airports in Scandinavia served by MyTravel Airways where SGS already

Andreas Broryd VP Commercial at SAS Ground Services

To further increase its customer focus and commercialization, SAS Ground Services is establishing a new function: Commercial. Andreas Broryd has been appointed as head.In the framework of SGS’s on-going growth, Commercial will be a key function. It will be responsible for analysis and specification of new business opportunities, marketing and sales, including Key Account Management.Andreas Broryd is currently Managing Consultant at PA Consulting Group. In recent years, he has worked with the airline industry, primarily with matters relating to commercialization, business development and

Gorm Frimannslund appointed President of SAS Ground Services Norway

Gorm Frimannslund has been appointed President of SAS Ground Services Norway AS. He is currently Chief Operating Officer of Widerøe’s Flyveselskap AS.Frimannslund, 44, joined Widerøe’s route planning department in 1987. Before his appointment as COO and Accountable Manager in 2004, he had been responsible for the airline’s ground handling organization for ten years. Prior to that, he had worked for three years as Business Controller.Gorm Frimannslund has led a working group concerning infrastructure and environmental issues for the Association of European Airlines. He has a Bachelor’s

SAS Ground Services starts full ground handling at Aberdeen Airport

SAS Ground Services UK now establishes its own ground handling organization at Aberdeen Airport. The new set-up includes passenger handling, ramp services and de-icing."We recently added a ramp organization to our passenger handling at London Heathrow," says Christer Svensson, Managing Director for SAS Ground Services UK. "This is a continuation of our expansion plans in the UK market. We will initially provide handling to the SAS Group companies, but we are convinced that we will attract other customers during the spring."

Icelandair has chosen SAS Ground Services for ground handling

Icelandair has signed an agreement with SAS Ground Services (SGS) for ground handling. It covers services at the airports at Oslo and Bergen in Norway and Stockholm and Gothenburg in Sweden. Deicing service at Oslo airport is also included.The new contract together with SGS' current services to Icelandair at Copenhagen and Helsinki airports entails approx. 2,100 departures per year."The choice of SAS Ground Services is based on that they have the right match between product, service and price", says Astthor Ingason, Manager Stations, Icelandair."We are proud that Icelandair again has

SAS Ground Services starts ramp handling at London Heathrow

SAS Ground Services UK now establishes its own ramp handling organization at London Heathrow.SAS Ground Services has previously sub-contracted the ramp activities from other ground handlers in order to be able to sign full handling contracts with its customers."The new organization will give us full control over production costs and performance, which allows us to compete with other ground handling providers on equal terms," says Roger Sjölund, General Manager for London Stations, SAS Ground Services UK."This is another big step in our expansion in the UK market," says Christer Svensson,

SAS Ground Services chosen by Emirates at London Heathrow

Emirates chose SAS Ground Services as its new provider of passenger services at London Heathrow. Emirates operates five daily flights between London Heathrow and Dubai.The choice of SAS Ground Services was made after a comprehensive evaluation of several offers."Emirates is delighted to announce our partnership with SAS Ground Services at London Heathrow," says Vic Sheppard, Emirates Vice President UK and Ireland. "They won the bid based on the high quality of their product.""We are delighted that Emirates have chosen SAS Ground Services as their partner at Heathrow," says Christer

SAS Ground Services chosen by Air China at London Heathrow

Air China chose SAS Ground Services as their new provider of ground handling at London Heathrow. SAS Ground Services will provide passenger services and load control and has subcontracted Aviance to provide ramp handling.Air China operates six B747 weekly flights between London Heathrow and Beijing.The choice of SAS Ground Services was made after a comprehensive evaluation of several offers."Air China is delighted to announce our partnership with SAS Ground Services at London Heathrow," says Lee Boyle, Operations Manager Air China at London Heathrow. "We have recognized through the

Icelandair has chosen SAS Ground Services for ground handling in Copenhagen

Icelandair has signed an agreement with SAS Ground Services Denmark (SGS Denmark) concerning ground handling at Copenhagen Airport. The choice of SGS Denmark as full-service provider of ground handling has a number of advantages for the passengers travelling with Icelandair, such as check-in via Terminal 3 and SAS automat check-in, which will further shorten the time spend on check-in. The contract entails three daily departures from Copenhagen to Reykjavik during the summer, and two daily departures during the coming winter. The flights will be operated by Boeing 757 aircrafts. -The choice

SAS Ground Services chosen by Lufthansa in Helsinki

Lufthansa German Airlines has chosen SAS Ground Services Finland Oy as its full provider of ground handling at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. This means providing ramp services in addition to current passenger services. The three-year agreement is effective from August 16.Lufthansa operates eight daily flights out of Helsinki to Frankfurt and Munich with A320 and B737 family aircrafts. The choice of SAS Ground Services was made after a comprehensive evaluation of several offers. "SAS Ground Services won the bid based on the quality of their product and their proven track record in providing

SAS Ground Services to take over charter handling in Aarhus

As of July 1, all passenger handling for charter companies at Aarhus Airport in Denmark will be provided by SAS Ground Services Denmark A/S (SGS Denmark). These services were previously provided by Aarhus Lufthavn A/S. SGS Denmark’s competitive prices contribute to creating better prerequisites for Danish domestic routes, thus benefiting both airlines, Aarhus Airport and passengers. “We are pleased by this expansion of the already extensive cooperation between Aarhus Airport and the SAS Group. Our passenger handling department can now concentrate on handling passengers on the international

SAS Ground Services and Novair sign three-year Scandinavian agreement

Novair has signed an agreement with SAS Ground Services (SGS) for ground handling at airports in Scandinavia. Novair is a sister company of Apollo and is part of the travel group Kuoni Travel Holding Ltd. Novair is one of SGS’s bigger customers, with around 2,000 departures annually. The agreement means that Novair has decided to renew its cooperation with SGS for three years. It covers all the airports in Scandinavia at which SGS operates. Of these, Novair currently serves around 15 destinations. “SAS Ground Services provides us with a comprehensive solution for Scandinavia with very high

SAS Ground Services chosen by bmi in Chicago

bmi, one of the largest airlines in the UK, has signed an agreement with SAS Ground Services for ground handling at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. The agreement is effective from June 21.bmi operates one daily Airbus A330 flight out of Chicago to Manchester. SAS Ground Services was chosen after a comprehensive evaluation of several offers and represents bmi's first change in handling arrangements since the start of operations to O'Hare in 2001. – This agreement allows bmi to realize improved cost efficiencies and service standards, says Peter Thorn, general manager commercial bmi.

City Airline has chosen SAS Ground Services for ground handling

City Airline, based in Gothenburg, has signed an agreement with SAS Ground Services for ground handling. The agreement covers ground handling services at the airports in Birmingham and Manchester in Great Britain, Zurich in Switzerland and Landvetter-Gothenburg in Sweden. City Airline's departures from Luleå, five per week, are already handled by SAS Ground Services. "We are very pleased that we have increased our agreement with City Airline", says Mattias Adell, VP SAS Ground Services International. City Airline has about 50 departures per week from Gothenburg to Luleå in Sweden,

SAS Ground Services expands at London Heathrow with new customer Asiana Airlines

Asiana Airlines has signed an agreement with SAS Ground Services for ground handling at London Heathrow Airport. This means that SAS Ground Services, today present in Terminal 3, will also be present in Terminal 1, the future Star Alliance terminal. The agreement is effective from May 4.Asiana Airlines, a Star Alliance member, operates four weekly B747 flights between the Korean capitol Seoul and London. SAS Ground Services won the contract in competition with major handlers at London Heathrow Airport. Ramp services will be subcontracted to Aviance. "We are very pleased to be able to count

Lufthansa has chosen SAS Ground Services for ground handling in Scandinavia

Lufthansa has signed an agreement with SAS Ground Services for ground handling in Scandinavia. The agreement covers ground handling services at Copenhagen Airport in Denmark, Oslo Lufthavn Gardermoen, Bergen and Stavanger in Norway, Stockholm-Arlanda and Landvetter-Gothenburg in Sweden. The agreement entails a renewal of the contract for ground handling during a period of 3 years. This means a total of approximately 12,000 departures per year in Scandinavia. Lufthansa is SAS Ground Services' biggest customer outside the SAS Group. "We are very pleased that SAS Ground Services' long and good

Grand opening of Europe's first infrared de-icing hangar

SAS Ground Services Norway AS (SGS Norway) will today open Europe's first infrared de-icing hangar at Oslo Airport. The Minister of Transport and Communications, Liv Signe Navarsete, will carry out the opening. SGS in co-operation with Radiant and Oslo Airport AS will perform a trial of an exciting new method of de-icing, using infrared heat waves. SGS Norway is the first ground service operator and Oslo Airport the first airport in Europe, to use this method. Planes de-iced this way are driven through a specially built hangar where heat waves melt the snow and ice. With the use of infrared

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