Qatar Airways has awarded a threeyear contract to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to provide full passenger and ramp handling at George Bush International Airport. The airline will commence daily, non-stop Boeing 777-200LR services from Doha to Houston on 8 December and has plans to introduce daily flightson the route. This new contract extends the working partnership between WFS and Qatar Airways, which already includes the provision of handling services for the airline in Washington Dulles … [Read more...] about Qatar awards George Bush contract to WFS
Swissport cuts in India & Philippines
Swissport International has said it is revising its relationship with local partners in India and the Philippines for strategic and operating reasons. Swissport is disposing of its minor shareholding activities in the Philippines and is parting company with its present cooperation partner in India to evaluate new collaborations. In view of its basic policy of concentrating on majority-owned operations, Swissport has resolved to sell its 40 per cent holding in current partner Citadel. … [Read more...] about Swissport cuts in India & Philippines
Menzies awarded BA contract in Hyderabad
Menzies Aviation has announced the award by BA of cargo, passenger and ramp handling contracts to its JVs in Hyderabad (HYD). The airline will commence operations to HYD from 7 December this year. This will be the second station in India where BA has chosen Menzies JVs to be its handler. Earlier BA chose Menzies JV in Bangalore (BLR) to perform its cargo handling since May this year. … [Read more...] about Menzies awarded BA contract in Hyderabad
SATS acquires Menzies Aviation (HK)
Singapore Airport Terminal Services Limited (SATS) recently announced that the company has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of Menzies Aviation (Hong Kong) Ltd (MAHK) for approximately HK$18 million (US$2.3 million).MAHK is one of the four ground handling agents at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). It is also one of the four licensed ramp handlers at HKIA, having recently extended its franchise licence for another 10 years. Owned by Menzies Aviation PLC since November … [Read more...] about SATS acquires Menzies Aviation (HK)
Falling cargo demand hits Menzies aviation
John Menzies, a UK handler of cargo at airports including London Heathrow, said its aviation unit is likely to miss full-year profit estimates as demand for air freight slows more than anticipated. “Cargo volumes across the network are much weaker than anticipated,” the company said. “As a direct result of this and in light of the continued uncertainty in the market place, the board believe that Menzies Aviation is unlikely to meet current market expectations for the full … [Read more...] about Falling cargo demand hits Menzies aviation
E-Freight or E-Fright?
There is an odd disjuncture occurring in the air freight industry. In recent weeks Payload Asia has been deluged by press release after press release extolling the virtues of the ongoing e-freight initiative. The press releases all drivel on in seemingly copy-cat formulation about how much paper, time, effort, efficiency – and ultimately money – is wasted on filling in documents relating to air cargo. Think how much better the environment will be without the 39 B747 … [Read more...] about E-Freight or E-Fright?
