Ground Handling

Electric GHE makes ExecuJet France debut

ExecuJet France, part of Luxaviation Group, has unveiled fully GHE at its Paris Le Bourget Airport FBO

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