Aviation News

NATS, has handled its 1,000,000th flight of 2006.
Jun 16, 2006
Author: press release


This milestone reflects the continued growth in UKflights in the first five months of the year. In May, NATS handled 213,288 flights, an increase of 3.9 per cent over the same month last year.

SITA expands into the Greek market with Athens International Airport
Jun 16, 2006
Author: Press Release


SITA, the market leader in the provision of IT solutions to the world’s leading airports, today announced details of a partnership with Athens International Airport (AIA) as SITA continues to develop the $2 billion mass airport market by creating a global network of resellers.

BA World Cargo launches New premium products
Jun 16, 2006
Author: press release


BA World Cargo has today announced the launch of two new premium products, set to form a key offering of the newly named £15m 'Premia' premium facility at London Heathrow.

Swissport Aviation Security (Checkport),
Jun 15, 2006
Author: Press Release


Swissport Aviation Security (Checkport), a product line of Swissport International, the world’s Number 1 ground handler starts to provide full security services including passenger profiling for US carriers outside the States.

American Science and Engineering, Inc (AS&E)
Jun 15, 2006
Author: Press Release


Visitors to this year´s Airport Build & Supply Exhibition will see the new SmartCheck Personnel Screening System in action.

Cabo Verdie Airlines

Ground Services in Cape Verde

TACV - Cabo Verde Airlines Handling Services is a full-service handling company licensed to provide ground services to airline operators in Cape Verde. The company’s activity dates back to 1976, giving it 30 years of experience and know-how. Our highly-qualified employees and regular in-house and external training updates assures an efficient ground handling assistance of the highest quality, speed and safety to airline companies that make stopovers on all islands in Cape Verde.

As soon as your plane lands our arrangements take care of all your needs.

Ramp service - a fundamental principle of Aircraft Ground Handling Service - is geared to provide you with the best quality-service as soon as your plane taxies on the runway. We provide a professional answer to all Ground Handling needs with our experienced fully trained staff and our vision of the future is to provide a continued quality service, based on continuous training and improvement, whilst remaining aware of all new developments.

Our quality has been recognised by IATA with the award of the AHM810 Certification for all segments of operations.

TACV - Cabo Verde Airlines Handling Services’ main commitment is to provide assistance in a pleasurable, efficient way, offering a complete range of operational services in the field of stopover and commercial assistance.

Our Services

Passenger Handling

  • Passenger and baggage check-in with SDCS
  • Boarding and disembarking
  • VIP Services
  • Special services for disabled passengers
  • Lost & Found Baggage Services
  • Excess Baggage handling

Ramp Handling

  • Passenger and crew transportation
  • Aircraft Loading and Unloading
  • Ramp to Flight Communication
  • Aircraft Moving (Pushback and towing)
  • Cabin Cleaning
  • lavatory and water servicing
  • Ground Power Unit
  • pneumatic Start-up Group

Cargo and Mail Services

  • Lifts for Loading and Unloading
  • Coolers (sub-contracted)
  • Security Personnel

Load Control, Ops and Communication

  • re-service preparations
  • in service control and coordination
  • Communication after service

Security services related to aircraft

  • Travel documentation verification
  • Baggage reconciliation
  • X-ray screening of baggage and cargo (sub-contracted)

Catering Services (sub-contracted)

  • Supply of hot meals, special meals, hot and cold snacks for all classes and crew

Representation, Administration, Supervision and Support services

  • Passenger and crew transportation
  • Car rental (sub-contracted)
  • Accommodation in contracted hotels for crew and passengers
  • Traffic, Transit and Landing Permits
  • Surface transportation

Contact Details
Mrs. Euriza L. Carrilho
Ground Handling Director
T: + 238 241 2401
F: + 238 241 2320
E: ecarrilho@tacv.aero
W: www.tacv.aero