Russia okays Volga-Dnepr Airlines as independent ground handler

VOLGA-DNEPR Airlines has received a certificate from the Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia's Ministry of Transport permitting the carrier to perform its own cargo handling at Russian airports.


The certificate gives Volga-Dnepr Airlines the right to handle and load various types of cargo at Russian airports without the need to use external agencies.


The move is expected to reduce ground time and transportation costs for domestic and international services operated by the carrier. In addition, the airline will be able to provide handling services to third parties, a company statement said.


"Approval to conduct cargo handling further increases the capabilities of Volga-Dnepr as an air transport operator and improves its competitive advantage," the statement added.
(Source:http://www.schednet.com)