Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has earned a new multi-year contract with Magma Aviation for freighter handling at Liege Airport.

Starting this month, WFS — a member of the SATS Group – will provide ramp and warehouse cargo handling for a minimum of five regular Boeing 747-400F flight rotations a week.

WFS said it will also handle cargo onboard charter flights operated by Magma Aviation's freighter fleet.

The overall contract will see WFS handle more than 50,000 tonnes of cargo a year for Magma Aviation and its customers.

"This is a significant contract gain for WFS in Liege. We look forward to working closely with the Magma Aviation team to jointly develop handling solutions suited to the products and services they offer," said Nathan De Valk, managing director of Belgium at WFS.

James Le Poer Trench, head of operations at Magma Aviation, noted that this collaboration strengthens Magma Aviation's supply chain and enhances its ability to deliver exceptional products and service to our customers.

"By leveraging WFS's expertise and innovative solutions, we expect to drive increased efficiency, improve quality, and unlock new growth opportunities," he added.

Today, WFS supports cargo operations across two warehouses in Liege, utilising 24,000 square metres of warehouse space.

LGG is a part of WFS' global network spanning over 215 freight and ground handling stations in 27 countries.

Meanwhile, Magma Aviation is a European cargo handler specialising in charter and regular cargo services. It runs regular B747-400F services between cargo hubs in Europe and West and South Africa, as well as to North America.