Line of easyJet planes at Luton Airport
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DHL staff to strike over Christmas
EasyJet passengers flying from London Luton Airport to major holiday destinations will face disruption as DHL check-in and baggage handling staff vote to strike for six days over Christmas. The staff, outsourced to easyJet by DHL, operate on popular routes from Luton including to Spain and German...
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Aviator signs multi-year contract with Nouvelair to provide handling services at Helsinki Airport
Aviator Airport Alliance has signed a contract with Tunisian carrier Nouvelair to provide full handling services at Helsinki Airport. Tunisia's second-largest airline finalised the agreement with Aviator, which is the biggest independent provider of airport ground handling in the Nordics, last mo...
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dnata named Ground Support Company of the Year at Aviation Business Middle East Awards

dnata was recognised with two accolades at the Aviation Business Middle East Awards 2025. For the 15th time, the company was named Ground Support Company of the Year, one of the Awards’ most prestigious categories. The award was accepted by Jaffar Dawood, dnata’s Divisional Senior Vice Presid...
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AeroGround and Lufthansa sign long-term contract

The Munich Airport subsidiary AeroGround and Lufthansa have signed a new, long-term handling agreement. This agreement is retroactive from November 1, 2024, and ends on October 31, 2031. As in the previous contract, the scope of services includes apron aircraft and baggage handling, including ...
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South Europe Ground Services exceeds a new record summer

South Europe Ground Services (South), the handling subsidiary of the IAG Group, takes stock of its second summer of operations with results that consolidate its position as one of the major players in the airport sector in Spain. The summer season, which ran from 15 June to 15 September, was once...
dnata named first handler in IAG’s Preferred Partner Programme
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dnata named first handler in IAG’s Preferred Partner Programme

dnata has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Airlines Group (IAG), becoming the first ground handler selected under its Preferred Partner Programme. The MoU establishes the foundation for a broader, long-term collaboration between the companies, as IAG deepens its relat...

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EXCLUSIVE: dnata deploys autonomous GSE in ‘day-to-day’ operations at DWC
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EXCLUSIVE: dnata deploys autonomous GSE in ‘day-to-day’ operations at DWC

dnata has introduced autonomous GSE into “day-to-day” operations at Dubai World Central. The project follows a trial at the airport first announced in September. The company has deployed six EZTow baggage tractors, supplied by TractEasy, in the first rollout of multiple autonomous units in...
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BGS achieves 100% on-time performance for Wizz Air flights at Vilnius Airport

Baltic Ground Service (BGS) has achieved "exceptional operational excellence" in May by delivering a 100% on time performance for Wizz Air flights at Vilnius Airport. This result surpassed all planned KPIs and ranked Vilnius at the top of 60 stations in the Wizz Air network. Achieving 100% pun...
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Vietjet launches third-party ground handling with iPort DCS

Vietjet has officially launched ground handling services for third-party airlines, with Hunnu Air as its first customer. The debut operation took place in Hanoi, where Vietjet Ground Services handled a charter flight connecting Vietnam and Mongolia. As Vietnam’s largest airline, Vietjet cont...
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Brussels Airport company awards new ground handling licences

At Brussels Airport, ground handling is provided by external service providers responsible for key services such as baggage handling and catering transport. As the licences in five categories of ground handling are set to expire at the end of October 2025, Brussels Airport launched a selection pr...
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Intense competition emerges for Brussels Airport ground handling licences

Brussels Airport is bracing for a competitive shake-up in its ground handling operations as firms from across Europe vie for new handling licences set to commence in October for a seven-year term. Companies from the UK, France, and Spain have received official recognition from Belgium’s Federal P...
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dnata unveils “Station of tomorrow” at Orlando Airport

dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has unveiled the “Station of Tomorrow” at Orlando International Airport (MCO). The initiative introduces the latest technologies across its operations, significantly enhancing efficiency, safety, and environmental performance while elevating t...
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The New Terminal One at JFK announces RFPs for ground handling services

The New Terminal One at JFK is announcing the issuance of two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to secure world-class service providers to support the state-of-the-art terminal. These RFPs seek two providers for Above the Wing Ground Handling Services, and two providers for Below the Wing Ground Ha...
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Menzies Aviation expands global presence with new offices in Pakistan

Menzies Aviation has announced the inauguration of its first global support offices in Pakistan marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to foster growth and innovation in the region. To mark the inauguration of the new IT Infrastructure and Service Desk, Menzies’ Group CEO...
Menzies Aviation reaches 300 airports globally
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Menzies Aviation reaches 300 airports globally

Menzies Aviation will now serve 300 airports globally after obtaining a ground handling license to operate at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia. Last month, the ground services provider announced that operations will commence at the airport from January 2024. The addition of Kuala...
Goldair launches ground handling services at Nagpur Airport
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Goldair launches ground handling services at Nagpur Airport

Goldair Handling has announced the launch of operations at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (Nagpur Airport). Designed to support seamless airport operations, Goldair's new services bring unmatched efficiency, safety and quality to one of India's emerging aviation hubs, the company sa...
Ground handling business is 'booming', says Aviance Ghana boss
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Ground handling business is ‘booming’, says Aviance Ghana boss

The managing director of Aviance Ghana has said the ground handling industry is "booming" post-Covid. At the ground handling company's 30th anniversary celebrations in Accra yesterday (Monday 2 December), Mark Kamis said Aviance Ghana's growth was evidence of the industry's recovery from the pand...
Çelebi Aviation and Turkish Airlines join forces in Africa
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Çelebi Aviation and Turkish Airlines join forces in Africa

Çelebi Aviation has expanded its global services through a new partnership with Turkish Airlines. From 1 December, Çelebi will provide ground handling and passenger services for nine weekly Turkish Airlines flights at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. With more...
ASA World releases 'state of the industry' report
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ASA World releases ‘state of the industry’ report

ASA World has released a 'state of the industry' report which marks a significant step forward for the sector, offering an objective analysis of its challenges and opportunities while proposing actionable solutions to build a more resilient and sustainable future. In 2023, the aviation services i...
Çelebi and Uzbekistan Airways partner on new Tashkent-Goa route
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Çelebi and Uzbekistan Airways partner on new Tashkent-Goa route

Çelebi Aviation will serve Uzbekistan Airways flights between Tashkent and Goa. The newly-announced partnership aims to level up the passenger experience with best-in-class ground service provision. The flag carrier will operate its new Tashkent-Goa route twice a week. Tauseef Khan, CEO of Ç...
dnata becomes first handler in Europe to receive IATA's IEnvA
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dnata becomes first handler in Europe to receive IATA’s IEnvA

dnata has become the first ground services provider in Europe to receive IATA's environmental management certification. The company said this latest recognition highlights its "dedication to implementing robust sustainability initiatives". The certification was awarded for dnata's sustainabili...
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