Tiger Aviation Services

Tiger Aviation Services, also called TAS, is a ground handling company based in Cairo, Egypt. It looks after aircraft and passengers for airline operators at airports across Egypt.

TAS handles scheduled, charter, cargo, ambulance and VIP flights. The company says it has 25 years of aviation experience and works with more than 500 partners.

It lists eight main services. These are passenger handling, ground handling, global flight support, crew and logistics, cargo, TAS Travel, private chartering and catering. Operators can send a service request online.

Passenger handling covers ticketing and reservations, check-in and help for passengers with reduced mobility and unaccompanied minors. It also covers VIP service with fast-track and luggage collection for the airline. Lost luggage is managed through a world tracer system.

Ground handling starts as the aircraft nears its destination and lasts until the chocks are removed. Staff meet the aircraft, coordinate the flight and arrange equipment. They supervise ramp handling, control access to the aircraft and secure the holds. They also load and offload luggage and watch the belly and galley change. Safety measures are followed throughout.

TAS also arranges maintenance and repair for customer aircraft in partnership with the EgyptAir maintenance division. It deals directly with Misr Petroleum, one of the biggest fuel suppliers in Egypt. The company helps with traffic rights and airport slots, and it works closely with the civil aviation authority and airports. For flights into countries where an operator has no support, TAS uses partner handling agents in every country.

Branches are listed for Cairo and Europe, and for airports at Sharm El Sheikh, Taba, Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Luxor, Aswan, Alexandria, Borg El Arab, El Alamein and Marsa Matruh.

Services

• Passenger handling
• Ground handling
• Global flight support
• Crew and logistics
• Cargo
• TAS Travel
• Private chartering
• Catering
• Maintenance and fuel arrangement
• Traffic rights and slots