NEWARK, N.J., March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide Flight Services, the
world's leading independent aviation services provider, was selected by
Scandinavian Airlines System to provide ramp handling services at Newark
International Airport (EWR).
On March 1, Worldwide began servicing four B767-300 flights daily to Oslo,
Norway; Stockholm, Sweden; and Copenhagen, Denmark. The new contract calls
for a work force of 64 and will generate 45 new jobs at Newark. The balance
of the staff will be drawn from the company's existing personnel at EWR.
"We feel privileged that Scandinavian Airlines System, with the largest
operation of any foreign flag carrier at Newark, has chosen Worldwide to
provide airport services for the company's international flights," said Mark
Dunkerley, president and COO of Worldwide Flight Services.
"Worldwide Flight Services has an excellent track record, and their
commitment to consistent service was instrumental in our selection," said
Flemming Alsing, Director of Station Services-North America, SAS. "We look
forward to a mutually beneficial business relationship in serving the growing
numbers of customers SAS serves between Newark and Scandinavia."
Scandinavian Airlines System is a consortium of the national airlines SAS
Danmark A/S, SAS Norge ASA and Sverige AB, offering competitive air
connections within each of the three Scandinavian countries. SAS is also a
founding member of the Star Alliance, a global network of the world's leading
airlines, offering more than 8,000 departures daily to more than 800
destinations in 114 countries.
Worldwide Flight Services provides a wide range of services on behalf of
300 airlines, air carriers and airport authorities in 92 locations around the
world. These services include cargo, passenger and ramp handling, as well as
technical assistance such as passenger boarding bridge maintenance, fueling
and management services.
Worldwide Flight Services was acquired on March 31, 1999 by a private
equity investment fund managed by Castle Harlan, Inc., a New York-based
merchant bank.
Also in 1999, Worldwide acquired Miami Aircraft Support, Inc. in Florida
and Aerolink International, Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pa., continuing to strengthen
its position as one of the world's largest independent aviation service
providers.
Additional information about Worldwide Flight Services can be accessed via
the Internet at http://www.wwflightservices.com.
SOURCE Worldwide Flight Services
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