29 April 2020:Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is currently refuelling on average 40 freighters a day, a total of 280 flights per week in Hong Kong. Many of these cargo flights are carrying essential medical equipment and other time-critical supplies to help protect healthcare workers and treat Covid-19 patients in communities around the world.
The WFT team is giving their total commitment for meeting this increased demand in the current COVID-19 wake. Praising his team James Carey, Regional Managing Director for WFS in Hong Kong said, "COVID-19 is wreaking havoc across the globe and WFS Fuelling is playing a critical role in ensuring that these freighters are fuelled and ready to depart on-time, carrying urgently needed supplies to every corner of the world. I am very proud of our operators and management team for their on-going dedication and support for our customers."
This entire operation is carried out with utmost care and precision while ensuring the highest standards of operational safety and security. The teams are provided with protective face masks while bleach and other disinfecting materials are being used to ensure the cleanliness of fuel dispenser cabs. Everyone has to undergo mandatory body temperature checks prior to the start of each shift. There is an outdoor rest area in accordance with social distancing guidelines. For management and back offices, the frequency of workstation cleaning has been increased and, weather permitting, all windows within the fuelling building are being opened to promote air circulation.