august2022 - 10

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Christoph Mueller Steps Down
as Swissport Chairman
Christoph Mueller, chairman of the board of directors
of Swissport International AG, intends to step
down after 18 months in executive and non-executive
functions.
He will remain a shareholder and continues to be
available as an independent advisor.
David Siegel, an aviation industry veteran and
member of Swissport's board of directors since
Etihad Cargo Appoints
Americas General Manager
Etihad Cargo has appointed Caroline
Pappas as general manager - Americas.
Pappas joins Etihad Cargo with more than
30 years' sales and commercial experience
within the air cargo sector, reinforcing
the carrier's commitment to the market.
In her previous roles, Pappas has been
instrumental in negotiating and securing
NEW DEALS
Menzies Aviation Wins New
Business in Indonesia and China
A new three-year contract with Indonesian
cargo and regional passenger airline
Rimbun Air will see Menzies handle up to
six daily cargo flights for the airline's two
737-300F aircraft at Soekarno-Hatta International
Airport (CGK).
Also at CGK, Malaysian cargo carrier
Raya Air has selected Menzies to support
its operations, starting with four weekly
flights and growing. Raya Air is a new customer
for Menzies.
Aviator Signs Partnership
Agreement with Pegasus
Aviator Airport Alliance has signed a
contract with a Turkish low-cost carrier
Pegasus Airlines. Aviator and Pegasus
have been working together at the Göteborg
Landvetter Airport in Sweden for
many years and this contract extends the
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Menzies has won new business with My
Indo Airlines, providing freighter, ramp
and cargo services to the airline at Macau
International Airport (MFM). The initial
two-year contract will see Menzies handle
an additional estimated 2,000 tonnes of
cargo per year.
" We are pleased to announce our
recent contract wins with Rimbun Air, My
Indo Airlines and Raya Air alongside the
appointment of James Wong as SVP South
East Asia & China, " said Alistair Reid, executive
vice president - Oceania and South
East Asia, Menzies Aviation. " James is
based in Singapore and it's great to see he is
already strengthening our existing relationships
and developing new partnerships. "
December 2020, will serve as interim chairman
of the board until a permanent successor has
been appointed.
" We would like to thank Christoph for his significant
contributions to transforming Swissport into an
effective and agile organization and for his stewardship
over the past 18 months, both in executive and in
non-executive roles, " said Siegel.
long-term contracts with global freight
forwarding customers and shippers, identifying
and implementing marketing and
sales strategies, and identifying strategic
opportunities to increase market share
and revenues.
" Etihad Cargo is delighted to welcome
Caroline to the team, " said Tim Isik, Etihad
Cargo's recently appointed vice president
- commercial. " Caroline's appointment
Mueller
further strengthens Etihad
Cargo's commercial team in
the region. I have every confidence
Caroline's experience
and knowledge will contribute
to Etihad Cargo's longterm
plans for U.S. expansion
and further cement the carrier's position
as the air cargo partner of choice for
Etihad Cargo's customers in the Americas. "
Pappas
partnership for three more. Aviator will
provide Pegasus with ground handling
and deicing services.
" We are delighted to continue working
with Pegasus Airlines, providing them
with quality services. I trust that this
new contract is just a chapter in our
successful partnership story, " Jonas
Brundin, MD of Aviator Airport Services
Sweden, said.
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