ALS: More Than Seasonal Support
In aviation, peak travel periods bring increased passenger volumes, tighter turnaround times and greater pressure on airport operations. For airlines, maintaining efficiency, safety and operational continuity during these busy periods is essential. This is where Global Load Control’s Airport Loading Supervisor (ALS) programme delivers real value, providing operational support that helps airline partners maintain safe, […]
Supporting Smarter Airline Operations in an Increasingly Complex Industry
The aviation industry continues to operate in an environment shaped by disruption, operational complexity, evolving customer expectations and increasing pressure to improve efficiency across the network. From geopolitical instability and airspace disruptions to aircraft delivery delays, rising operational costs and ongoing resource challenges, airlines are being required to operate with greater agility and resilience than […]
From Talent to Operations: Bridging Theory and Practice in Global Aviation
In aviation, precision and real-time coordination are critical. But behind every safe and efficient operation is something even more important: people. At Global Load Control (GLC), we recently welcomed postgraduate students from the University of Manchester, completing a Master’s in Human Resource Development (International Development). Their visit aimed to connect academic theory with real-world organisational practice. […]
Celebrating Team Milestones at GLC’s Anniversary Dinner
Last week, Global Load Control (GLC) gathered in Cape Town for its annual anniversary dinner, celebrating important team milestones and recognising colleagues who have dedicated many years to supporting complex airline operations around the world. Set against magnificent views of Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles, with the sun setting over the Atlantic Ocean, the […]
Inside Ramp Operations: Hands-On Training for Load Control
Behind every on-time departure is a coordinated network of teams, processes, and precise timing. For load control professionals, understanding what happens on the ramp is essential to planning safe and efficient flights. As part of Global Load Control’s ongoing operational training and commitment to high-quality load control services, our agents recently participated in ramp walkthroughs […]
Strengthening Collaboration at the Scoot Groundhandling Conference
GLC recently had the opportunity to attend the Scoot Groundhandling Conference in Singapore, which brought together more than 200 participants from across multiple operational and support departments. Conferences like these play a vital role in creating shared understanding across airline operations. They provide valuable insight into the real day-to-day challenges, priorities and dependencies faced by […]
Welcoming the Swiss Airlines Innovation and Operations Team to GLC Cape Town
Today, GLC had the pleasure of hosting 11 team members from the Swiss Airlines Innovation and Operations division at our Cape Town Head Office. The visit formed part of their broader team workshop in South Africa and provided an opportunity for collaboration, knowledge sharing and operational insight across both organisations. An afternoon of learning and […]
Celebrating Two Years of Partnership with Icelandair: Excellence in Passenger and Freighter Load Control
Two years ago, on November 14, 2022, GLC proudly began providing Centralised Load Control (CLC) services for Icelandair. This journey began with Flight FI205, a passenger flight departing Copenhagen for Reykjavík–Keflavík, marking the start of a flourishing partnership. From day one, GLC has managed both passenger and freighter CLC operations for Icelandair—an exciting milestone as […]