Swissport, the world’s leader in aviation services, and Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, have entered into a long-term strategic partnership to establish the Kingdom’s first Centralised Load Control (CLC) centre in Riyadh. Expected to be operational within eight months, the centre will provide centralised load planning, weight and balance calculations and load documentation for Riyadh Air flights across its domestic and international network. Centralising these activities in … [Read more...] about Swissport Saudi Arabia and Riyadh Air partner to establish the Kingdom’s first Centralised Load Control centre
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Swissport enters French market with new cargo operation at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse
Swissport has launched a new cargo operation in the French sector of EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse. The new warehouse provides 3,000 m² of cargo handling space, including a 1,000 m² French customs zone and 2,000 m² of international handling space for the build-up and breakdown of airline pallets. Initially, Swissport Cargo Services France will focus on airline cargo handling activities. While operating as an independent entity for the French market, the new operation will work closely with … [Read more...] about Swissport enters French market with new cargo operation at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse
Etihad Airways and Swissport expand global ground handling and cargo partnership
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Swissport, the world’s largest provider of aviation services by revenue, have signed a memorandum of understanding at Arabian Travel Market to expand their global partnership, increasing the number of airports at which Swissport serves the airline from 30 to 40. The expanded partnership covers airports across Africa, Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia, adding 10 new locations to the work Swissport already … [Read more...] about Etihad Airways and Swissport expand global ground handling and cargo partnership
Swissport marks 30 years of global leadership, innovation and excellence
Swissport celebrates its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of transforming aviation services from a Swiss ground handling provider into the world's leading ground operations, air cargo handling and airport hospitality company. The milestone follows a record-breaking 2025, in which Swissport achieved revenues of €3.9 billion and reinforced its position as the global leader in aviation services. Pioneering aviation services Founded on 16 August 1996 as Swissair Ground Services … [Read more...] about Swissport marks 30 years of global leadership, innovation and excellence
Swissport strengthens African cargo network with new cold chain facility at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Swissport, the world's leading aviation services provider, has strengthened its African cargo network with the opening of a new temperature-controlled cargo facility at Kilimanjaro International Airport, increasing cold chain capacity for East Africa's growing perishables export market while reinforcing Swissport's position as a leading provider of specialist cargo handling across Africa. The new facility enhances cargo handling capacity for exporters, airlines, and freight forwarders by … [Read more...] about Swissport strengthens African cargo network with new cold chain facility at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Swissport opens Integrated Control Centre at Birmingham Airport to enhance safety and operational performance
Swissport, the global leader in aviation services, has officially opened its new Integrated Control Centre (ICC) at Birmingham Airport, marking a significant investment in safety, operational excellence and digital innovation across its UK & Ireland operations. The facility provides 24/7 oversight of ground operations, combining operational control, telematics, AI-supported monitoring, live video systems and geo-fencing technology into a single operational environment. By delivering … [Read more...] about Swissport opens Integrated Control Centre at Birmingham Airport to enhance safety and operational performance
