Menzies Aviation last month secured three new contracts in Southeast Asia and Macau as the ground handling specialist looks to grow in the region. The company secured a three-year contract with Indonesian cargo and regional passenger airline Rimbun Air where it expects to handle up to six daily cargo flights for the airline’s two 737-300F aircraft at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK). The deal will add an additional 40 flights per week to Menzies’ ground services operations in … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation wins handling contracts in Asia
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Agility’s airport services unit confirms Menzies takeover
Executives at British aviation services company John Menzies have accepted a £571 million (US$741 million) takeover bid from Kuwaiti rival National Aviation Services (NAS), owned by infrastructure and logistics giant Agility. Analysts say the Menzies and NAS merger would create the world’s largest airport services firm, according to the number of countries it operates in. Menzies, which offers services ranging from cargo and baggage-handling to passenger check-in and plane de-icing and … [Read more...] about Agility’s airport services unit confirms Menzies takeover
Cargo iQ accredits Qatar Cargo and Kuehne + Nagel
Qatar Airways Cargo and Kuehne + Nagel both received their continuing certification at the World Cargo Symposium in Dallas, Texas, USA. Cargo iQ, whose Member Audit and Certification Scheme is administered by independent auditors SGS, has also announced Menzies as its newest member. “The response of our members and the industry to our new external audit has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Ariaen Zimmerman, Executive Director, Cargo iQ. "In an industry which can fall into a cycle … [Read more...] about Cargo iQ accredits Qatar Cargo and Kuehne + Nagel
Menzies awarded BA contract in Hyderabad
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
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
