Swissport, the global leader in aviation services, has officially opened its new Integrated Control Centre (ICC) at Birmingham Airport, marking a significant investment in safety, operational excellence and digital innovation across its UK & Ireland operations. The facility provides 24/7 oversight of ground operations, combining operational control, telematics, AI-supported monitoring, live video systems and geo-fencing technology into a single operational environment. By delivering … [Read more...] about Swissport opens Integrated Control Centre at Birmingham Airport to enhance safety and operational performance
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Western Sydney International Airport and Freightquip partner to deliver Australia’s first GSE pooling operation
Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) and Freightquip today announced a partnership that will see WSI become the first Australian airport to operate an airport-wide GSE pooling programme. Commencing full operations in October 2026, WSI will have the highest proportion of electric ground support equipment of any airport nationally, establishing a new benchmark for airport ground operations. Under the partnership, Freightquip will supply and operate a GSE fleet covering … [Read more...] about Western Sydney International Airport and Freightquip partner to deliver Australia’s first GSE pooling operation
dnata secures ground handling license at Amsterdam Schiphol
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has been re-awarded a ground handling license at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in the Netherlands, reinforcing its position at one of Europe’s most important aviation hubs. The award follows a competitive public tender by the airport operator and enables dnata to continue providing high-quality ground handling services at AMS for the next seven years, as Schiphol moves into the next phase of its ground handling operations. dnata … [Read more...] about dnata secures ground handling license at Amsterdam Schiphol
WFS awarded five-year contract by GEODIS in Brussels for freight forwarder handling services
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has been awarded a 5-year contract at Brussels Airport by GEODIS, marking the latest global logistics and supply chain solutions provider to choose WFS’ E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) services. WFS now offers its EFFH solutions at Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Frankfurt, Liege, Madrid, and Stockholm airports, as well as at 12 airports across France, including Paris CDG. These include making freight Ready-for-Carriage, capturing … [Read more...] about WFS awarded five-year contract by GEODIS in Brussels for freight forwarder handling services
Hactl’s franchise at Hong Kong International Airport renewed for 15 years
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has signed a new 15-year extension of its handling franchise at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) with the Airport Authority Hong Kong. The new agreement will run from July 2028, when the current franchise expires, through 2043. As the largest independent air cargo terminal operator in Hong Kong, Hactl will continue to strengthen and enhance the city’s position as a leading international aviation hub through efficient, world-class, and … [Read more...] about Hactl’s franchise at Hong Kong International Airport renewed for 15 years
dnata wins multi-year Silk Way Group cargo handling contract in Singapore
dnata has secured a new multi-year contract with Silk Way Group to provide cargo and freighter handling services at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), further strengthening a longstanding global partnership between the two companies. As part of the agreement, dnata will support Silk Way Group’s twice-weekly freighter services at SIN. The operation is expected to handle more than 15,000 tonnes of cargo each year, including general freight, temperature-sensitive goods and specialised shipments … [Read more...] about dnata wins multi-year Silk Way Group cargo handling contract in Singapore
