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Menzies Aviation expands air cargo services in New Zealand
Menzies Aviation has invested in its cargo facilities in New Zealand with the opening of Auckland Airport’s first dedicated airside cargo terminal. As New Zealand’s primary air cargo gateway, Auckland Airport handles up to 89% of the country’s international air freight, processing more than...
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Cebu Pacific and Jettainer extend long-term partnership
Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific, has renewed and expanded its partnership with Jettainer. The early renewal of the long-term contract provides for the continuation of comprehensive unit load device (ULD) management and maintenance services, as well as the introduction of Jettainer’...
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TractEasy’s EZTow delivers 120 daily autonomous missions at Lufthansa Cargo Frankfurt

TractEasy has marked one year since its EZTow vehicles began operating at Frankfurt Airport, having driven more than 20,000km autonomously since then. The milestone deployment marks a significant step forward in accelerating automation, improving operational efficiency, and enabling next-...
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SATS and Jazeera Airways serve cargo connection to Kuwait from Saudi Arabia

SATS Ltd. is currently supporting cargo operations for Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s low-cost carrier, at its unique dual base at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam (DMM).   This comes as Jazeera Airways established alternative air-land connections to Kuwait, following the closure of the ...
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Air Europa Cargo signs 5-year service agreement renewal with Worldwide Flight Services

Air Europa Cargo, the air cargo business unit of Air Europa, has renewed its agreement with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, for handling management services for its operations in Madrid and Barcelona for a further five years. WFS was awarded its first contract with Air Europa Car...
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Menzies Aviation surpasses $3bn revenue

Menzies Aviation has announced record 2025 results, crossing the $3 billion revenue threshold for the first time and consolidating its position as the world’s largest aviation services provider. The company also became the largest aviation services provider in the United States, following the a...

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BCUBE has signed the purchase agreement for Alha Group

BCUBE Group, an international integrated logistics services operator, announces the signing of the purchase agreement for Alha Group, a company specialising in airport cargo handling services and integrated air freight solutions. The transaction aims to strengthen BCUBE's scale and industrial str...
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Air Charter Service’s Time Critical operation sees huge growth in NFO offering

Air Charter Service, a global aircraft charter broker, has revealed that its Time Critical division has seen significant growth. Notably, its IATA-accredited Next Flight Out (NFO) offering grew substantially last year - with 175% more shipments than in the previous 12 months. Robert Alleman, C...
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PrimeFlight Cargo selected as Alaska Airlines’ cargo handling agent at LHR

PrimeFlight Cargo, a global provider of cargo handling and support services was recently selected as Alaska Airlines’ cargo handling agent for the carrier’s daily wide-body service at LHR. Alaska will launch its daily nonstop service from Seattle (SEA) to London Heathrow (LHR) on May 21, 2026...
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Hactl to roll out 100% closed-loop recycled plastic sheets

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl), a Hong Kong cargo handler, has achieved a world first in its quest to introduce and adopt 100% closed-loop recycled plastic sheets for cargo operations. Since 2022, Hactl has begun to adopt recycled plastic sheets composed of 30–50% recycled materi...
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AAT achieves IATA ISP IEnvA certification, strengthening sustainable cargo operations at scale

Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT), a subsidiary of SATS Ltd, has achieved the IATA ISP Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) certification, reinforcing the strength of its sustainability management framework and alignment with internationally recognised environmental standards. Developed by the Internati...
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Swissport and TCS deepen partnership to accelerate AI-led transformation

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a provider of IT services, consulting, and business solutions, and Swissport International Limited have extended and expanded their decade-long partnership by five years. The renewed agreement brings a fresh focus on digital innovation, enhancing operational excel...
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DIMOS advances expansion of cargo site at Budapest Airport

Working alongside an international cargo handling service provider, DIMOS is supporting the continued development of the cargo operation at Budapest Airport. The initial 2024 order, which included castor decks along with additional mobile and stationary equipment, will now be followed by Phase 2 ...
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Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas extends ULD Management Contract with Jettainer

The Spanish airline Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas has renewed its long-standing partnership with ULD management specialist Jettainer for the years ahead. Under the extended agreement, Jettainer will continue to provide comprehensive ULD supply and maintenance services. In addition, the airline’...
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Unilode and SATCO strengthen partnership with new LAX MRO Facility

Unilode and SATCO today announce a significant milestone in their strategic partnership, marked by the opening of a new Maintenance and Repair (MRO) facility at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and a long-term cargo net supply agreement supporting Unilode’s global network. The newly open...
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Swissport opens a new air cargo warehouse at Sofia Airport

Swissport has strengthened its Central and Eastern European cargo network with the opening of a new air cargo warehouse at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, expanding its logistics infrastructure in Bulgaria and strengthening the airport’s role as a regional cargo gateway. The newly licensed cargo fa...
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dnata on track to expand Zurich cargo capacity by 50% with new facility

With air freight volumes at Zurich Airport remaining robust, dnata will expand its cargo operations through a new, purpose-built facility at the airport, designed to support long-term growth, improve operational efficiency and further enhance service reliability for customers and partners in Switzer...
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SATS Ltd. monitoring Middle East conflict as airspace closures disrupt cargo flows

Airport services provider SATS says it is closely monitoring the escalating conflict in the Middle East, warning that widespread airspace closures across parts of the Gulf are beginning to disrupt global air cargo supply chains. The Singapore-based ground handling and cargo services group said it...
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Saudi Logistics Services Company to acquire Aviapartner Liège for $32.8m

Saudi Logistics Services Company (SAL) has signed an agreement to acquire a 100% stake in Belgian airport ground handler Aviapartner Liège for 123 million Saudi riyals ($32.8m). The sale and purchase agreement was signed with Aviapartner Belgium NV and Aviapartner Holding NV. SAL said the transact...
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TIACA and HACTL partner to sponsor the Rising Star Award through 2028

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd. (HACTL) for the TIACA Rising Star Award. HACTL will serve as the official sponsor of this prestigious award through 2028, reinforcing its commitment to supporti...
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WFS completes acquisition of Aviapartner Cargo NV at Brussels Airport

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has successfully completed its acquisition of Aviapartner Cargo NV at Brussels Airport. The purchase has now received full regulatory approval and will further enhance WFS’s service portfolio in Brussels with the addition of full freighter ramp handling, towing, ...
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