Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has renewed contracts with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo across major airport gateways in North America. The multi-year contract extensions will take WFS’ cargo partnership with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo in the U.S. market to over 20 years. Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has renewed contracts to WFS at Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York JFK, and Washington Dulles airports, which includes … [Read more...] about Air France-KLM extends contracts with WFS across major airport gateways in North America
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
Ryanair extends Menzies partnership growing to 10 locations across Europe
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has renewed its long-standing partnership with Ryanair for the provision of ground handling services at 10 locations across Europe. Under the renewed contract, which is set to run until October 2029, Menzies will continue to provide ground handling services, expanding its remit to include Iași International Airport (IAS), one of the oldest airports in Romania. IAS becomes the fifth airport Menzies works … [Read more...] about Ryanair extends Menzies partnership growing to 10 locations across Europe
Swissport accelerates shift to electric vehicles
Swissport International, the global leader in aviation ground services, present at almost 300 airports across the globe, is increasing its investments in electric Ground Support Equipment (eGSE). As part of its commitment to achieving 55% eGSE by 2032, Swissport is implementing a newly adopted procurement policy that stipulates starting January 2025, new vehicles across numerous categories can only be ordered in electric versions. This includes vehicles for baggage transport, conveyor belts for … [Read more...] about Swissport accelerates shift to electric vehicles
PACTL successfully upgrades to the latest Hermes Cargo Management System
Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd (PACTL), one of the largest single air cargo terminal operators worldwide, has successfully rolled out Hermes 5 at four cargo terminals—three in PVG and one in SHA. Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) completed the upgrade within a short window, meaning minimal downtime for PACTL. The air cargo operator handles up to two million tonnes of cargo per year in its multiple terminal system and continues to function with little effect on … [Read more...] about PACTL successfully upgrades to the latest Hermes Cargo Management System
Menzies Aviation expands presence in Africa with new cargo facility
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the official opening of its new cargo facility at Maputo International Airport (MPM) in Mozambique. The state-of-the-art facility means that Menzies can now handle cargo at MPM, increasing Mozambique’s freight capacity. This represents a significant expansion in Menzies’ footprint across East Africa, with the company’s regional customer portfolio set to increase over the coming months and … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation expands presence in Africa with new cargo facility
Challenge Group is now IATA CEIV Lithium Battery certified
Following six months of intense preparation, training and strict auditing, Challenge Group is now IATA CEIV Lithium Battery certified, in addition to its existing IATA CEIV Pharma and IATA CEIV Live accreditations previously awarded to Challenge Airlines and Challenge Handling in Liège. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), around 1.3 million shipments of lithium batteries are transported by air annually. They also estimate that about 5% of air cargo shipments … [Read more...] about Challenge Group is now IATA CEIV Lithium Battery certified
