Category: May 2025

Mallaghan raises $24,000 at charity golf tournament

Mallaghan hosts 3rd Annual Shamrock Golf Tournament resizedMallaghan has raised $24,000 for charity at its 3rd Annual Shamrock Classic Golf Tournament.

The event brought together clients, employees and friends with all funds raised being donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, BYRD House, Frayed Edges Foundation and Hunter Scarborough Foundation.

It was supported by key sponsors from Delta Air Lines, Water Truck and Tractor, and Averest.

The Annual Shamrock Classic Golf Tournament was established in 2022 to commemorate Shane MacMahon, a valued Mallaghan colleague who lost his life to suicide.

Niall Mallaghan, Director of Mallaghan said: “What began as a way to honour the memory of our dear friend and colleague Shane MacMahon has evolved into a powerful platform for raising awareness and funding for mental health and suicide prevention.”

He added: “At Mallaghan, we are committed to championing mental health awareness and proud to play a part in driving meaningful change within our community. We have no doubt that this donation will go a long way towards helping our nominated charities continue the important work that they do.”

Joe Griffith, Chief Commercial Officer of Mallaghan added: “We often talk about building long-term relationships with our clients and our people, and this event is a real expression of that value in action. I would like to thank our sponsors and all members of the Mallaghan team who worked together to make our 3rd Annual Shamrock Classic Golf Tournament such a success.”

Speaking on behalf of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Chelsea Piatt, Area Director AFSP Georgia Chapter said: “We are truly grateful for Mallaghan’s continued commitment to mental health and suicide prevention. The support that it offers helps us save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.”

The 4th Annual Shamrock Classic Golf Tournament is set to take place on Friday 17 October at the White Oak Golf Club.

El Dorado improves turnarounds with SITA A-CDM

El Dorado implements SITA ACDM resizedEl Dorado International Airport has implemented an Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) system from SITA to make aircraft turnaround times more predictable.

Airport operator OPAIN is working with SITA to implement the system, which will improve real-time data sharing among airlines, ground handlers and air traffic control by increasing coordination for more efficient use of ground resources and runway slots.

This will reduce delays, cut fuel consumption and improve on-time performance.

El Dorado airport in Bogota is the first airport in Latin America to implement A-CDM and comes after years of strong growth.

Natali Leal, CEO of OPAIN said: “This rapid expansion brings challenges in maintaining operational efficiency and punctuality. Implementing the A-CDM system allows us to address these challenges head-on by having better coordination among all stakeholders. This collaborative approach is essential for strengthening the passenger experience and making sure our growth is sustainable.”

The implementation in Bogota integrates SITA’s Collaborative Decision-Making tools including the Pre-Departure Sequencer, Airport Management System and Operations Manager for streamlined and efficient operations.

Shawn Gregor, President of SITA Americas says air traffic growth in Latin America means there is a need for solutions to increase efficiency and resilience.

He said: “Technologies like A-CDM are key in meeting these demands, allowing airports to optimize operations, reduce environmental impact, and improve the overall travel experience. Supporting El Dorado in setting a new standard for airport management is a big step for both the airport and the region as a whole.”

At European airports, A-CDM has delivered estimated annual fuel savings of 360,000kg of fuel, reduced delays by 2,000 minutes per year and cut taxiing times by 26,300 minutes.

It has improved the ability to forecast operating conditions, reduced air traffic flow management slot waste and enhanced pre-takeoff planning.

EUROCONTROL data says A-CDM has improved take-off time accuracy, cutting the average gap between planned and actual departure from 14 minutes to 5-7 minutes.

Joseph Davis leads customer experience at Mercury GSE

Joe Davis VP Customer Experience and Bob Travis President of Mercury GSE resizedMercury GSE has appointed Joseph Davis to the newly-created position of Vice President of Customer Experience.

In this new role, Davis will be responsible for leading customer-centric initiatives designed to enhance Mercury GSE’s service model, drive account growth and further elevate customer experience.

This will include deepening relationships with passenger and cargo airlines, MRO providers and ground handling operators.

Bob Travis, President of Mercury GSE said: “At Mercury GSE, our customers come first—and the relationship we have with each client is what drives our success. With Joe’s experience and vision, we’re taking a big step forward in ensuring that every interaction with Mercury reflects the best our industry has to offer.”

Davis joins from Oshkosh AeroTech where he most recently served as Senior Sales Account Manager.

Commenting on his new role, Davis said: “As the industry evolves, Mercury’s commitment to preventative maintenance, 24/7 support, and tailored leasing solutions makes this an exciting time to drive customer growth and retention.”

Talma opens GSE maintenance centre in Bogota

IMG_CET TALMA BOGOTÁ 1 resizedTalma has opened the Talma Specialized Center (CET) to provide GSE maintenance services at Bogota’s El Dorado International Airport.

The airport services company has invested $4 million in the centre, which covers 7,400m2 and provides maintenance services for equipment including pushbacks, GPUs, ASUs, ramp buses, conveyor belts and passenger stairs.

It has technical areas for servicing, diagnosis and maintenance of equipment with energy backup systems and pneumatic technology to ensure operational continuity.

There are also administrative areas for collaborative work, training and employee welfare.

Gonzalo Aristizabal, General Manager of Talma Colombia, said: “This infrastructure allows us to increase Talma Colombia’s technical and operational capacity, strengthen the reliability of our services and respond more efficiently to the demands of the airport sector. With the CET, we reaffirm our commitment to leading our sector’s transformation in the country and actively contributing to the logistics development of the region.”