Handling Talk

Kenya to host the return of African Aviation Week this September

Written by: Felicity Stredder | 18/07/2019

Kenya will host the second African Aviation Week (16-20 September), championing best practice, market liberalisation and world-class safety standards.

Swissport and Tigerair Australia extend partnership

Written by: Felicity Stredder | 16/07/2019

Tigerair Australia has confirmed Swissport as its ground services partner for its domestic network, extending the 11-year partnership.

Menzies secures handling contracts with Air China

Written by: Felicity Stredder | 16/07/2019

Menzies Aviation has announced a new ground handling contract with Air China at Nice airport, alongside the renewal of a cargo contract at San Francisco airport.

Vietnam Airlines awards handling contract to Sheremetyevo-Cargo

Written by: Felicity Stredder | 05/07/2019

Cargo and mail handling operator in Sheremetyevo airport, Sheremetyevo-Cargo, has today been awarded the tender to provide ground support services for Vietnam Airlines.

Swissport renews SAS ground handling contract at London Heathrow

Written by: Felicity Stredder | 30/06/2019

Swissport has renewed its contract to provide ground handling services for Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) at London’s Heathrow airport Terminal 2.

Second warehouse for Swissport at Vienna

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 28/06/2019

Swissport International has opened another air cargo warehouse at Vienna International airport.

Lyon-Bron airport achieves IS-BAH certification

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 25/06/2019

The award of IS-BAH to Lyon-Bron airport serves to underline the team's and group’s commitment to provide safety, excellence and a highly professional service to all its clients.

Air BP and CNAF in joint venture

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 24/06/2019

Air BP and China National Aviation Fuel Group (CNAF) have announced the signing of a joint venture agreement

PrimeFlight Aviation Services in acquisition

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 21/06/2019

PrimeFlight Aviation Services has announced the acquisition of Washington-based air cargo and ground handling company, Majestic Terminal Services.

Swissport and SITA join forces

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 19/06/2019

Swissport International and SITA have joined forces to develop a new model which will unlock the value of the vast range of air transport data available to deliver enriched, predictive analytics for the entire industry.