Ground Handling
EASA bids to regulate ground handling
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the first-ever proposal to regulate ground handling across European Union airports
Swissport appoints global head of operations
Frank Dobbelsteijn joined Swissport International on January 1, 2024 as global head of operations, taking over from Richard Male
dnata subsidiary to make FCO debut
Airport Handling is to invest €20m in ground support equipment and employ 1,800 aviation professionals at Rome Fiumicino (FCO)
Virgin Australia insources ramp operations
Virgin Australia will insource its Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne international ramp (baggage handling) operations from early 2024
Aviator extends Lufthansa partnership
Avia Solutions Group business Aviator Airport Alliance has expanded its strategic collaboration with Lufthansa Group
Swissport makes net-zero commitment
Swissport International is committing to be 100% carbon-neutral by 2050, through the decarbonisation of its operations and supply chain
dnata appoints MD for Switzerland
Air and travel services provider dnata has announced the appointment of Willy Ruf as its managing director for Switzerland
dnata wins Cologne contract
Air services provider dnata has been awarded a multi-year contract with Maersk Air Freight at Cologne-Bonn Airport in Germany
Swissport and ASYAD Holding join forces
Swissport International and ASYAD Holding have signed binding transaction agreements over the sale of a stake in Swissport Saudi Arabia
Menzies expands LHR cargo operation
Menzies Aviation has renewed and secured several key cargo contracts with airlines at London Heathrow Airport, including Air Maroc Cargo
Ink helps digitise NAS Colossal Aviation
South African ground handler NAS Colossal Aviation Services (NCAS) has digitalised operations with the help of Ink Mobile Agent
Menzies Agunsa expands Chilean presence
Menzies Agunsa Aviation will provide JetSMART with full ground services at the carrier’s network of 16 airports across Chile