Swissport has officially commenced operations at its new, state-of-the-art Auckland Cargo Centre, strengthening its air cargo footprint across New Zealand and the wider Asia-Pacific region. The new facility marks a significant milestone for Swissport’s cargo business in the region, joining a network of modern air cargo operations at seven major international airports across South Korea, Japan and Australia. The team has spent the past six months getting ready to set a new benchmark in New … [Read more...] about Swissport starts operations at new air cargo centre in Auckland
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Swissport acquires ASC strengthening its position in London
Swissport, a global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has signed binding transaction agreements to acquire ASC, which provides ground handling and cargo services in London Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Heathrow is the fifth largest airport worldwide by passenger volume, and more than 60% of Britain’s air freight goes through London’s airports. Gatwick is the UK’s second busiest airport, carrying 43 million passengers to over 200 destinations annually. This … [Read more...] about Swissport acquires ASC strengthening its position in London
dnata named first ground handler in IAG’s Preferred Partner Programme
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Airlines Group (IAG), becoming the first ground handler selected under its Preferred Partner Programme. The MoU establishes the foundation for a broader, long-term collaboration between the companies, as IAG deepens its relationships with select strategic partners to drive innovation, consistency and long-term value. David Barker, Regional Chief Executive Officer - … [Read more...] about dnata named first ground handler in IAG’s Preferred Partner Programme
dnata rolls out autonomous vehicles in airport operations
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has deployed a fleet of autonomous vehicles at Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International (DWC), introducing next-generation technology in ramp operations. The rollout marks a significant step in the automation of ground handling services – one of the aviation industry’s most labour- and time-intensive areas. Enhanced efficiency and safety dnata now operates six electric tractors – the EZTow model developed by TractEasy – at DWC. … [Read more...] about dnata rolls out autonomous vehicles in airport operations
WFS opens specialised e-commerce and freight forwarder handling facility at Copenhagen Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has opened a fourth warehouse facility at Copenhagen Airport to support the expansion of its specialised E-Commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) services in Scandinavia. The new EFFH building covers an area of 4,800m² and takes WFS’ cargo handling footprint at the airport to over 21,500m², also including its dedicated temperature-controlled pharma facility in Copenhagen. With this new investment, WFS can provide a host of value-added … [Read more...] about WFS opens specialised e-commerce and freight forwarder handling facility at Copenhagen Airport
Menzies Aviation and AS Budapest finalise strategic partnership at Budapest Airport
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has finalised its strategic partnership with Airport Service Budapest Zrt. (AS Budapest), following the approval of the Hungarian Competition Authority, creating new opportunities to support more customers and partners. Under the agreement, AS Budapest will transfer its ground handling and cargo operations to Menzies Aviation, acquiring a minority stake in Menzies Aviation Hungary Kft. and Menzies Aviation … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation and AS Budapest finalise strategic partnership at Budapest Airport
