Worldwide Flight Services Holland B.V. (WFS), a SATS company, has completed its acquisition of Menzies World Cargo (Amsterdam) B.V., part of Menzies Aviation’s General Cargo Handling Operations at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (AMS), the main international airport in the Netherlands. The purchase, signed in August 2024, closed on 31 January 2025, following the completion of the necessary conditions of the transaction, including local works council consultation. The move increases WFS’ warehouse … [Read more...] about Worldwide Flight Services completes acquisition of part of Menzies Aviation’s cargo handling operations at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
Menzies Aviation expands global presence with new offices in Pakistan
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the inauguration of its first global support offices in Pakistan marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to foster growth and innovation in the region. To mark the inauguration of the new IT Infrastructure and Service Desk, Menzies’ Group CEO, Philipp Joeinig was joined by Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to unveil a commemorative plaque inaugurating the … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation expands global presence with new offices in Pakistan
AHS/Menzies relies on Lödige Industries’ automated ULD storage system at the Queen Alia International Airport, Jordan
Aviation Handling Services Jordan Ltd. (AHS) uses state-of-the-art technology from Lödige Industries at its newly developed Cargo Terminal at the Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Kingdom of Jordan. As the world's leading provider of air cargo terminal solutions, Lödige Industries was contracted to provide the client an automated solution for handling import and export shipments into and out of the Kingdom of Jordan. The project started in February 2022 and was finished in July … [Read more...] about AHS/Menzies relies on Lödige Industries’ automated ULD storage system at the Queen Alia International Airport, Jordan
Lufthansa Group awards Swissport with ground handling contract at London Heathrow
Swissport International, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has won a five-year contract with Lufthansa Group to provide ground handling services for its airlines at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) until 2030. As part of the agreement, Swissport will provide a full range of ground handling services for more than 40 flights per day, including passenger services, ramp handling, baggage management, aircraft cleaning, air cargo handling, and lounge hospitality … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Group awards Swissport with ground handling contract at London Heathrow
How Swissport’s electrification strategy is reshaping airport logistics
In the changing landscape of aviation ground services, Swissport is charging ahead—quite literally—with an ambitious electrification strategy that promises to reshape Ground Support Equipment (GSE) across the Asia Pacific region. Brad Moore, Swissport International's CEO for Asia Pacific, is steering the company towards a future where electric vehicles and advanced automation are not just optional upgrades but essential components of modern airport operations. A vision for transformation "We … [Read more...] about How Swissport’s electrification strategy is reshaping airport logistics
Air India extends SATS and WFS partnership with 14 new cargo and ground handling contracts across global network
Air India has awarded cargo and ground handling contracts to SATS Ltd (SATS) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) across multiple major airports in regions in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. The airline renewed 11 contracts and awarded 14 new contracts after a global tendering process, significantly expanding Air India's partnership with SATS and WFS. The new cargo handling and ground handling stations span across North America, UK, Europe, and Asia, … [Read more...] about Air India extends SATS and WFS partnership with 14 new cargo and ground handling contracts across global network