On 29 January, Swissport completed an e-turnaround for a Brussels Airlines aircraft at Geneva Airport. From landing to take-off, the entire Swissport ground handling operation for the aircraft was completed using fully electric ground support equipment, marking a first in Switzerland. This milestone underlines Swissport’s global commitment to decarbonising its ground operations on its pathway to net-zero emissions by 2050, including the objective to electrify 55% of its worldwide ground support … [Read more...] about Swissport pioneers Switzerland’s first fully electric aircraft turnaround at Geneva Airport
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Swissport partners up with Scan Global Logistics and launches its first dedicated perishables centre in the UK
Swissport, the world’s leading aviation services provider, has launched its first dedicated perishables centre in the United Kingdom at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The new facility strengthens the company’s global cool-chain network and supports growing demand for fresh Atlantic salmon. Scan Global Logistics is the first customer to operate from the site. The purpose-built facility, acquired by Swissport in November 2024 to expand perishables handling capacity in the UK, is now operating … [Read more...] about Swissport partners up with Scan Global Logistics and launches its first dedicated perishables centre in the UK
Swissport appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Swissport, the global leader in aviation services, announces that Maria Grigorova has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective 16 February 2026. Maria brings extensive experience across both publicly listed and private equity–owned companies, having held a range of senior finance and commercial leadership roles spanning multiple sectors. She joins Swissport from the Adecco Group, a leading international provider of integrated talent solutions listed on the SIX Swiss exchange with … [Read more...] about Swissport appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Swissport expands pharmaceutical network to 24 certified pharma centres
Swissport, the world’s leading aviation services provider, has added Düsseldorf to its global network of certified pharma centres. The facility has earned the IATA CEIV Pharma certification, bringing the company’s total number of certified pharma warehouses to 24 globally and reinforcing Swissport’s commitment to safe, compliant, and reliable pharmaceutical logistics worldwide. This milestone comes as Swissport accelerates investment in temperature-controlled infrastructure across key life … [Read more...] about Swissport expands pharmaceutical network to 24 certified pharma centres
Swissport Malpensa scales up to 100 tonnes per day as new cargo operation accelerates
Swissport has rapidly scaled its new cargo operation at Milan Malpensa Airport, increasing throughput from 9 to 100 tonnes per day in just five months, reinforcing its operational strength and growing footprint at Italy’s leading air cargo hub. The Malpensa operation, located in a newly refurbished 4,000 sqm second-line warehouse within the WTC Malpensa complex, meets the highest industry standards for customs compliance, safety, and security. Initially focused on import handling, pre-customs … [Read more...] about Swissport Malpensa scales up to 100 tonnes per day as new cargo operation accelerates
Swissport is the world’s only global aviation services provider awarded with EcoVadis platinum rating
Swissport, the world’s leading aviation services provider, has retained its EcoVadis Platinum medal for the second consecutive year, reinforcing its position as the only aviation services provider worldwide to achieve this prestigious sustainability recognition. This distinction places Swissport among the top 1% of companies assessed globally across all industry sectors. The Platinum rating, awarded by EcoVadis, one of the world's most trusted providers of business sustainability ratings, … [Read more...] about Swissport is the world’s only global aviation services provider awarded with EcoVadis platinum rating
