{"id":3958,"date":"2023-04-21T14:45:37","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T13:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/?p=3958"},"modified":"2023-04-24T09:36:44","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T08:36:44","slug":"its-a-date-zafire-silver-sponsor-is-exhibiting-at-this-years-iata-ground-handling-conference-ighc-in-abu-dhabi-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/2023\/04\/21\/its-a-date-zafire-silver-sponsor-is-exhibiting-at-this-years-iata-ground-handling-conference-ighc-in-abu-dhabi-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s a date: Zafire, Silver Sponsor, is exhibiting at this year\u2019s IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) in Abu Dhabi, UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3_1_Square_250x250.png\" rel=\"lightbox[3958]\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3_1_Square_250x250.png\" alt=\"The official logo of IATA Ground Handling Conference 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-2941\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Join Zafire at Booth 90 at #IataIGHC2023!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From 16 to 18 May 2023, we\u2019ll be showcasing <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/\" target=\"_blank\">Zafire\u2019s Global Aviation Software Solutions<\/a><\/strong> at the <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adnec.ae\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)<\/a><\/strong>, the impressive venue for this year\u2019s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/events\/all\/ighc\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>#IataIGHC2023<\/strong><\/a>, and we couldn\u2019t agree more with this year\u2019s equally impressive theme for the event: \u2018Embracing technology. It\u2019s overdue and the time is now\u2019.\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We can\u2019t think of a more befitting theme for an event at which Zafire is exhibiting our own advanced technologies and innovative solutions.\u00a0 And we can\u2019t wait to wend our way back to the UAE (coincidentally, the first country in the world to appoint a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ai.gov.ae\/about_us\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence<\/strong><\/a> in 2017, by the way) to exhibit there for the second time this year already to help friends old and new <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/why-us\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>embrace technology the Zafire way<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 If <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/2022\/05\/25\/roll-up-roll-up-for-the-greatest-show-in-paris-join-zafire-at-booth-25-at-ighc-2022-next-week\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>last year\u2019s IGHC in Paris, France<\/strong><\/a> is anything to go by, we can expect over 800 delegates and Aviation industry leaders to assemble for this year\u2019s event.\u00a0 It\u2019s just as well Abu Dhabi, a.k.a. the Manhattan of the East, is easily accessible thanks to its international airport, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abudhabiairport.ae\/en\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>AUH<\/strong><\/a>, one of the fastest growing airport hubs in the world, currently serving over 96 destinations in 56 countries as well as over 10 million travellers per year, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come and visit Zafire, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/events\/all\/ighc\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Silver Sponsor of #IataIGHC2023<\/strong><\/a>, at <strong>Booth 90<\/strong> at the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adnec.ae\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ADNEC<\/strong><\/a> where you can expect a very warm welcome from our Commercial Director, Rachel Wesson; our Head of Commercial, Grant Winter; our Business Growth Manager, Chris Foster; and our Key Account Manager, Claire Roberts, as well as the opportunity to experience <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/a-tailored-solution\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zafire\u2019s advanced technologies and innovative solutions<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 But don\u2019t wait until 16 to 18 May 2023 to make contact with them then!\u00a0 The event app, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/team.swapcard.com\/exhibitor\/RXhoaWJpdG9yXzEyMjU0NDU=\/details\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Swapcard<\/strong><\/a>, is live right now and you can make a virtual date with the Zafire team before you\u2019ve even touched down in the UAE, let alone sampled one of the 76,000 tonnes and 199 different kinds of edible dates produced there every year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you do eventually make it to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/events\/all\/ighc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>#IataIGHC2023<\/strong><\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adnec.ae\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ADNEC<\/strong><\/a>, here&#8217;s a brief summary of what we\u2019ve got in store for you from Zafire at <strong>Booth 90<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Demos of the latest versions of our core suite of Aviation solutions:<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/aviation-products\/firstramp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>FirstRamp<\/strong><\/a> (cloud-based app for management of high-volume and time-critical turnaround tasks).<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/aviation-products\/firstload\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>FirstLoad<\/strong><\/a> (Automated Load Control for instant clearance and paperless ramp \u2013 safety is paramount).<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/aviation-products\/firstbag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>FirstBag<\/strong><\/a> (\u2018Download &amp; Go\u2019 SaaS-based baggage reconciliation and \u2018One-Touch Reflighting\u2019).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Lunchtime workshop on Wednesday, 17 May 2023 in <strong>Hospitality Suite #3<\/strong>, hosted by Rachel Wesson, Commercial Director; Grant Winter, Head of Commercial; and Chris Foster, Business Growth Manager (details to be revealed in our next pre-show blog post!).<\/li><li>Giveaways galore in our Zafire goodie bags, including our ever-popular branded pens, notepads, keyring torches, portable power banks, and multi-USB octopus chargers.<\/li><li>The opportunity to <strong>WIN<\/strong> a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/uk\/business\/tablets\/galaxy-tab-a\/galaxy-tab-a7-t500-sm-t500nzaaeua\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 32gb Wi-Fi tablet<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/instax.co.uk\/printers\/mini-link-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>FUJIFILM instax mini Link smartphone printer<\/strong><\/a>, courtesy of our very generous friends at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/global.fujifilm.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Fujifilm<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;(incidentally, did you know that our Intelligent Service Management Software,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/smart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Smart<\/strong><\/a>, is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/smart\/exceptional-customer-service-in-focus-developing-a-repair-portal-and-service-management-system-for-fujifilms-savvy-customers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>the brains behind Fujifilm\u2019s repair portal and service management system<\/strong><\/a>?) in our prize draw when you visit us at <strong>Booth 90 <\/strong>or attend our workshop in <strong>Hospitality Suite #3.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, you can find out more right now about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/2022\/11\/29\/visionary-wideroe-ground-handling-ramping-up-customer-service-and-sla-compliance-with-firstramp-zafires-aircraft-turnaround-solution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Zafire\u2019s digital transformation of ground handling<\/strong><\/a> by reaching out to the Zafire team on&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/team.swapcard.com\/exhibitor\/RXhoaWJpdG9yXzEyMjU0NDU=\/details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Swapcard<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;or by connecting on LinkedIn today with&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rachelwesson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Rachel Wesson<\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/grant-winter-8451a8a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Grant Winter<\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/chris-foster-0703b729\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Chris Foster<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/claire-roberts-6459114a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Claire Roberts<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp; Alternatively, you are warmly invited to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:lread@zafire.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>email Lou Read<\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;or call Lou on +44 (0) 1295 701 810, for further information about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/aviation-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Global Aviation Software Solutions<\/strong><\/a>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/aviation-products\/firstramp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>FirstRamp<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/aviation-products\/firstbag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>FirstBag<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/aviation-products\/firstload\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>FirstLoad<\/strong><\/a>, or to pre-book a one-to-one meeting with a member of the expert team at Zafire.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, you can find out more in general about this year\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/events\/all\/ighc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>#IataIGHC2023<\/strong><\/a>, billed as \u2018the most important ground handling event of the year\u2019, from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I7u24cmvugM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IGHC 2023 Promotional Video<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From 16 to 18 May 2023, we\u2019ll be showcasing Zafire\u2019s Global Aviation Software Solutions at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), the impressive venue for this year\u2019s #IataIGHC2023, and we couldn\u2019t agree more with this year\u2019s equally impressive theme for the event: \u2018Embracing technology. It\u2019s overdue and the time is now\u2019.\u00a0 We can\u2019t think [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[37,20,47,36,35,15,33,19,66,56,22,17],"class_list":["post-3958","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-zafire-aviation-news","tag-aircraft-load-control","tag-aircraft-turnaround","tag-aviation","tag-aviation-software","tag-aviation-solutions","tag-baggage-reconciliation-system","tag-ground-handlers","tag-ground-handling","tag-iata","tag-ighc","tag-ramp-management-software","tag-service-management-solution-for-aviation"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3958","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3958"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3958\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3960,"href":"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3958\/revisions\/3960"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3958"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3958"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zafire.com\/aviation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3958"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}