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
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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
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
Cargo carriers may get ground handling freedom
India’s civil aviation ministry might look at allowing cargo carriers to do their own ground handling at airports within the country. This is a result of a recent representation by Blue Dart, the country’s largest operating cargo carrier, against the new ground handling policy which will come into effect in airports from January 1, 2009. Blue Dart criticised the proposed policy, saying it ignores the needs of express cargo services which require special handling and would only be … [Read more...] about Cargo carriers may get ground handling freedom
Fraport starts up at China’s Xi’an Airport
German airport group Fraport AG announced, last month, the official launch of its Chinese joint venture Xi’an Xianyang International Airport Co Ltd. Holding a 24.5 per cent share in the venture, Fraport claims to be the first foreign airport operator to invest in a non-listed airport in China. In a speech at today’s official launch, Fraport AG executive board chairman Wilhelm Bender stressed that the Xi’an participation was an essential building block in Fraport’s … [Read more...] about Fraport starts up at China’s Xi’an Airport
