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Flightcare Trusts GroundStar to Streamline and Optimise its Operations On 24th November last, the starting shot was fired for a contract for a new GroundStar project, signed by Ignacio Garrido, Managing Director of Flightcare and a group of other Flightcare representatives from Belgium, Spain and Italy. >> National Aviation Services Modernises Processes and Control with GroundStar National Aviation Services (NAS) and INFORM signed GroundStar contract in December 2009. >> Düsseldorf Airport and its Ground Handling Subsidiary Go for GroundStar INFORM has signed contracts with SITA Airport IT for a major roll-out of IT systems at both Düsseldorf Airport and its subsidiary Düsseldorf Airport Ground Handling. The project is being undertaken by INFORM and its partner topsystem. >> Total Airport Management Suite Germany’s Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology awarded co-funding for an aviation Research and Development project named TAMS - Total Airport Management Suite running from 2008 to 2011. >> Egypt Air Ground Services Adds to the GroundStar Family Egypt Air Ground Services Company (EGS) just issued a Letter of Intent announcing their decision to implement GroundStar to support and enhance its operation at Cairo International Airport.  The solution’s scope will include the GS Planning, GS Rostering and GS RealTime systems, supported by wireless communications and along with GroundStar’s Business Intelligence System. The decision made by EGS follows a detailed analysis of the solutions available in the market and it is intended to increase the quality of the services provided to Egypt Air itself and over 200 other airlines that rely on EGS for their handling activities on the ramp. The largest ground service provider in Egypt, and the first in Africa/Middle East and fifth in the worldwide ranking of the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations Program (ISAGO) Certificate, EGS counts with GroundStar to advance in its route of excellence and standardised, pro-active and integrated processes. EGS has also obtained and implemented the AHM804 certificate to sustain and measure customer satisfaction. “We feel that the new system will be instrumental in the achievement of our ambitious goals. That is why we have put great care in ensuring that our selection of GroundStar is the best decision. The demonstrated capabilities of the system, the re-assuring range of their users worldwide and the professionalism of INFORM’s team have given us the level of comfort that we were looking for,” said Eng. M. Saad Khalaf, EGS’ IT Director for Communications and IT Research. Eng. Abd Elhamid M. Eid, EGS’ Chairman, added: “This project is a big added value and cost saving factor for us and will improve performance and efficiency of utilisation.” Carlos Sanjuan, Director of Business Development with INFORM said: “It is heartening to see that GroundStar is more and more widely recognised as the industry solution for efficient ground handling operations. Working with EGS is being a very motivating experience and we at INFORM are positive that the implementation of the solution in Cairo will prove EGS’s decision right.” Upgrades and New Systems Combined with a Merger at Finnair Finnair is implementing GS Rostering and GS Planning at its Northport and Finnair Catering subsidiaries. GS RealTime will be upgraded at the same time as Northport’s and Finnair Catering’s systems are merged. >> 
GroundStar for PRM and Security Services G4S are able to streamline processes and improve services through GroundStar. >> LuxairGroup Reports Savings Due to GS Planning Gilles Denis from LuxairServices reports that GS Planning has reduced his workload, giving more time for in-depth analysis. >> Swissport Americas – Advanced Planning Processes US and Canadian stations are centrally planned and rostered with GroundStar. >> Schengen – a Challenge for Passenger Transport Unique relies on INFORM system to fulfil the new Schengen dispatching regulations. >> 
GS GroundFleet: Maximum Control over the Operation In line with its constant drive to enhance GroundStar, INFORM has unveiled GS GroundFleet to help control and improve the operation of ground support equipment. >> The GroundStar AirportMap An interactive map of the airport for GS RealTime and GS GroundFleet. >> Launching GroundStar espresso Small and medium sized ground handling operations can now compete under the best conditions using advanced optimisation software thanks to a new implementation and outsourcing concept. >> 
Space for Additional 200 Employees INFORM has completed the construction of a new building at its Aachen campus. The Airport Division has already moved in and geothermal energy provides a comfortable working environment. >> INFORM Expands in North America With GroundStar in operation at close to twenty airports in Canada, the USA and Mexico, INFORM decided to increase its presence in North America by establishing a new office in Washington D.C.. This office supplements the existing INFORM office in Chicago. >> INFORM at Industry Events INFORM and GroundStar will be present at the following industry events in the first half of 2010: - Dubai Airport Show - 25-27 April 2010, Dubai - IATA Ground Handling Conference - 16-19 May 2010, San Diego - AAAE Conference & Exhibition - 16-19 May 2010, Dallas
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