Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, will advance air cargo handling innovation and sustainability at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as it celebrates the opening of the first new cargo terminal to be built at the airport in 30 years. With the opening of the new facility at the end of January, WFS’ warehouse footprint at JFK now exceeds 1 million square feet across eight facilities, reinforcing its position as the airport’s largest provider of cargo handling … [Read more...] about WFS commences operations at advanced cargo facility at New York JFK; airport’s first new-build cargo terminal in 30 years
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
Worldwide Flight Services completes acquisition of part of Menzies Aviation’s cargo handling operations at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport
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
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
