Menzies Aviation has renewed its long-standing partnership with Ryanair for the provision of ground handling services at 10 locations across Europe. Under the renewed contract, which is set to run until October 2029, Menzies will continue to provide ground handling services, expanding its remit t...

dnata has partnered with TractEasy to deploy the autonomous EZTow baggage tractor at Dubai World Central this month. The news follows a successful demonstration of the EZTow at ForsaTEK, the Emirates Group’s annual innovation platform, showcasing the capabilities of autonomous solutions to ...

It is no secret that the outside of an aircraft can be a hub for grime, fluids, and dirt of all kinds. Unlike their interiors, the exterior of aircraft is almost constantly exposed to the elements and will confront debris and dirt at high speed. However, aircraft can come in all shapes and sizes,...

Changi Airport is expected to begin construction of its brand new Terminal 5 in the first half of next year, according to Singapore’s prime minister Lawrence Wong. At a dinner marking the 40th anniversary of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) last week, Wong iterated Changi Airpor...

dnata has won a multi-year ground handling contract with easyJet at Zurich Airport in Switzerland. The partnership will see dnata provide its full range of passenger, ramp and baggage services to the low-cost carrier. The dnata team will handle 640,000 passengers on easyJet’s 3,800 annual fl...

dnata has transitioned its fleet of non-electric airside and ground support vehicles to operate on biodiesel in Dubai, marking a "major milestone" in its "sustainability journey" in the UAE. All non-electric vehicles operated by the ground services provider at Dubai International Airport (DXB) an...

Cardiff Airport’s journey to reduce CO2 emissions continues as six new electric powered vehicles are added to its operational fleet. The Maxus T90EV’s are the first electric pick-up vehicles available in the UK. They were delivered to the National Airport for Wales ready for three to be us...

Autonomous GSE developer Aurrigo this week launched self-driving shuttle bus trials at Inverness Airport in Scotland. Two autonomous vehicles, Aurrigo's four-seater Auto-Pod and 10-seater Auto-Shuttle, will transport passengers 750m of the 1.2km journey between the airport terminal and local trai...

Southern California's Ontario International Airport (ONT) will receive another $4 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to invest in infrastructure improvements at the aviation gateway of choice for millions of Southern Californians. The FAA announced on August 9 that it is awarding a ...

dnata has secured a multi-year contract to deliver inflight catering for Thai Airways as the airline resumes its services to Italy. Operating from its Milan Malpensa Airport facilities, dnata’s teams will prepare and supply more than 200,000 meals annually, ensuring a "top tier dining experienc...

Australia’s newest airport, Western Sydney International Airport, is on track to open its doors to passengers by the end of 2026. With the construction of its roof recently completed, work on Sydney’s second hub airport can now focus on interior finishings and final touches in time for the pl...

Aviramp has secured two new deals worth £1.13mn to supply passenger ramps at Sydney and Queenstown airports. The company will supply two solar Continental and International ramps to Sydney Airport in Australia and two Continental ramps to Queenstown Airport in New Zealand. Graham Corfield, ch...

Goldhofer has signed an agreement with EFM to deliver 14 battery-powered PHOENIX aircraft tractors to Munich Airport by 2028. Matthias Ruppel, CEO of Goldhofer, said: “Collaboration with EFM GmbH underscores our position as a technology leader in the field of e-mobility. "We are proud to be ...

Swissport has been awarded the internationally recognised ISO 9001 certification for demonstrating its commitment to the highest standards of quality management and operational excellence, the ground services provider said. Certification body Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) has grante...

Çelebi India has been selected by Singapore Airlines to provide ground handling services at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The ground services provider will be responsible for serving passenger flights at the airport. Tauseef Khan, CEO of Çelebi Ground Handling ...