Airport Handling S.p.A, a majority-owned subsidiary of leading global air and travel services provider dnata, announced that the Lazio Regional Administrative Court confirmed the full legitimacy of Aeroporti di Roma’s tender, which awarded the company a seven-year ground handling license at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO). An appeal from an incumbent service provider, which has temporarily delayed Airport Handling’s launch of operations at FCO, was dismissed by the court. The court’s decision … [Read more...] about Airport Handling cleared to launch operations at Rome Fiumicino Airport
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
AAT pioneers sustainable innovation with autonomous electric tractors, upholds commitment to “Delivering Excellence, Sustaining Our World”
Air cargo industry operators today often debate the need to balance growth with the pressure to adopt sustainability practices. For Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT), a subsidiary of SATS, this means leveraging technology and innovation to enhance operational efficiency while reducing carbon emissions for a positive environmental impact. AAT’s recent introduction of Autonomous Electric Tractors (AETs) at their Hong Kong terminal demonstrates the company’s commitment to its guiding principle: … [Read more...] about AAT pioneers sustainable innovation with autonomous electric tractors, upholds commitment to “Delivering Excellence, Sustaining Our World”
Major contract renewals strengthen Menzies Aviation leadership in Australia and New Zealand
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the successful renewal of several major contracts at seven locations across Australia and New Zealand. The renewed contracts include an extended five-year agreement with United Airlines at Sydney Airport (SYD), Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Brisbane Airport (BNE). This will see teams at the three locations continue to provide cargo handling and warehousing services until 2029. In New Zealand, … [Read more...] about Major contract renewals strengthen Menzies Aviation leadership in Australia and New Zealand
Saudia Cargo and Swissport deepen ties with signing of Nairobi Airport agreement
Saudia Cargo announces signing a new Standard Ground Handling Agreement (SGHA) with Swissport International AG, which will serve as its official ground-handling agent at Nairobi Airport. Swissport will handle all aspects of ground support, including cargo handling, loading and unloading, and special care for temperature-sensitive products. Commenting on the strategic collaboration, Mohanned Badri, Vice President of Operations at Saudia Cargo, said: " Our strategic collaboration with Swissport … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo and Swissport deepen ties with signing of Nairobi Airport agreement
Marking 25 years, PACTL unveils strategic blueprint for the next era
Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL) marked its 25th anniversary by unveiling a forward-looking five-year strategy, aimed at strengthening its global competitiveness in the air cargo sector and advancing Shanghai’s development as an international shipping hub. Journey of growth and innovation Founded in 1999, PACTL quickly became a key player in air cargo industry, achieving milestones such as the opening of PACTL WEST in 2008, the largest terminal in Asia … [Read more...] about Marking 25 years, PACTL unveils strategic blueprint for the next era
WFS introduces Biofuel to reduce GSE carbon emissions by 80% at Paris CDG
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, will achieve an 80% reduction in carbon emissions from its ground support equipment (GSE) at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport by replacing conventional fuel with Biofuel. Starting this month, Biofuel will power WFS GSE such as tow trucks, self-propelled aircraft stairs, ground power units, loaders, aircraft pushback vehicles, baggage belt loaders, cargo transporters, and air start units. These are used to handle over 2,850 flights a … [Read more...] about WFS introduces Biofuel to reduce GSE carbon emissions by 80% at Paris CDG
