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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. >>
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.
 David Foster, who joined INFORM a couple of years ago to lead several international projects, has now been appointed to head the company’s operations in the US.
David is a twenty-five year veteran of the airline industry who has worked for American Airlines Decision Technologies and Southwest Airlines, among others. He first got his start in the industry in the Delta Air Lines bag room at the Atlanta airport. The primary focus of his career has been on airport operations and resource management, with areas of expertise including project management and IT system development and implementation. He also brings an international multi-cultural perspective having lived in Brazil, England, Mexico and the USA and lead projects around the world. David received a Master of International Policy and Practice from the George Washington University and a Master of Science in Operations Research and Bachelor of Science in Management Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
All of us at INFORM wish David success in his new endeavor.
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
INFORM GmbH,
Pascalstr. 23,
52076 Aachen, Germany
Phone +49 2408 9456-3024
Fax +49 2408 9456-3025
Web www.groundstar.aero
Requests:
Julia Hildesheim
E-Mail:
airport.systems@inform-ac.com
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