The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and Airports Council International (ACI) announce the signature of an MOU aimed at strengthening cooperation for the benefit of each of the associations members and the industry. The primary objective of the MoU is to improve the overall level of safety, efficiency and sustainability of cargo operations within the airport ecosystem for the benefit of the aviation industry and its related stakeholders. Key points of the MoU focus on: … [Read more...] about TIACA Strengthens Cooperation with ACI with MoU
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
dnata to boost its Zürich cargo capacity by over 50% with new airport facility
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, will boost its cargo handling capacity by over 50 percent at Zürich Airport (ZRH) in Switzerland in response to continued solid demand across its operations. Having signed a lease agreement with the airport authority, the company is planning to operate its new 9,500m² advanced warehouse facility as the sole occupant. Construction of the facility has already begun and is scheduled to be completed by 2027. The new ‘Rächtenwisen’ … [Read more...] about dnata to boost its Zürich cargo capacity by over 50% with new airport facility
Swissport wins Gulf Air and renews major contracts in Geneva
Swissport welcomes Gulf Air, the Bahrain-based airline, as a new customer in Geneva. At the same time, Swissport renewed its contracts with three Middle Eastern airlines: Saudia, EgyptAir, and Kuwait Airways. Swissport Geneva has won Gulf Air as a new customer at Geneva-Cointrin airport, Switzerland. The company also renewed its contracts with high passenger volume airlines that operate multiple flights per week, including Saudia, EgyptAir, and Kuwait Airways. Gulf Air puts its trust in … [Read more...] about Swissport wins Gulf Air and renews major contracts in Geneva
dnata announces major enhancements to global ground support equipment (GSE) fleet at Dubai Airport Show
Air services provider’s five-year global framework contracts carry a total value of US $210 million Orders align with dnata’s “Green First” approach amidst continued efforts to reduce carbon emissions dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, signed significant deals with leading manufacturers, locking in five-year global framework contracts for new Ground Support Equipment (GSE) at the Dubai Airport Show. These contracts boast an estimated total value of over US$ 210 … [Read more...] about dnata announces major enhancements to global ground support equipment (GSE) fleet at Dubai Airport Show
Aurrigo to introduce four new autonomous baggage handling vehicles at Changi Airport
Changi Airport will see a fleet of four end-to-end autonomous electric baggage vehicles using Aurrigo’s Auto-DollyTug® The contract follows completion of the phase 2A testing of the Auto-DollyTug® conducted over 2 years to trial automated loading and unloading operations at aircraft stands in different weather conditions Aurrigo’s Auto-Connect® fleet manager software platform will be used to schedule and monitor all vehicle tasks The expanded fleet will be used to assess and validate … [Read more...] about Aurrigo to introduce four new autonomous baggage handling vehicles at Changi Airport
Swissport subsidiary GVAssistance secures Geneva Airport PRM services license until 2031
GVAssistance, 70 percent owned by Swissport and 30 percent by dnata, secures the tender for PRM assistance at Geneva Airport. The new concession extends until 2031, showcasing GVAssistance's expertise in providing services for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM). GVAssistance has been granted a license for the PRM business at Geneva Cointrin Airport. In January 2024, Geneva Airport initiated a tender process for the concession to deliver services and assistance to passengers with reduced … [Read more...] about Swissport subsidiary GVAssistance secures Geneva Airport PRM services license until 2031
