Swissport, the global leader in aviation services, has announced that Maria Grigorova has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective 16 February 2026. Ms Grigorova brings extensive experience across both publicly listed and private equity–owned companies, having held a range of senior fi...

Aspire Executive Lounges has today announced the opening of its new lounge at Copenhagen Airport, located close to the A Gates. The lounge features two tiers of access. The Aspire Executive Lounge provides guests with all the amenities they need for a relaxing journey, such as complimentary food,...

Aspire Executive Lounges has today announced it will open a new lounge at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania. The lounge will draw inspiration from contemporary Lithuanian aesthetics, including the Literatų Wall and mythical Amber Trail. It will also celebrate Vilnius’ identity as a European Gree...

Swissport has appointed Chris Severson as Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, reporting to the President & CEO, Warwick Brady. He will lead Swissport’s transformation agenda focusing on operational performance, digital innovation, and creating the airport experience of tomorrow. ...

Swissport has partnered with EHL Hospitality Business School (École Hôtelière de Lausanne) to develop Passenger Service & Conflict Resolution, a first of its kind specialised training program designed to redefine airport customer care and support. The program was officially presented on 12...

Aspire Executive Lounges, the hospitality brand of Swissport International, celebrates the opening of its new lounge at Venice Marco Polo Airport. The launch addresses the significant rise in passenger traffic and lounge guest volumes at the airport. Holding a capacity of 73 seats, the exclusive ...

In conversation with Airline Routes & Ground Services, Guillaume Halleux, chief commercial officer at Swissport, reveals how the ground handling company is “transforming and reshaping our industry for the twenty-first century” Guillame, in January Warwick Brady outlined a “very ambitious ...

Swissport has expanded in the UK with the acquisition of ASC, which provides ground handling and cargo services at Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The move sets the company up for continued growth in both ground and cargo handling at the airports by providing additional capability to Swissport's o...

Swissport has said it will invest more than €1.5bn in "eco-friendly technology" including electric GSE and renewable energy.  The investment will be made over the next five years as part of the company's efforts to "double down" on its commitment to electrify 55% of its GSE fleet by 2032. ...

Summer is one of the busiest times in aviation, and airports are getting busier by the day. Frank Dobbelsteijn, head of global operations at Swissport, explains what it takes to gear up for the summer rush and how the ground handling firm is making sure its teams are ready for the months ahead. ...

Swissport has launched ground handling operations at seven new airports in Saudi Arabia, doubling its presence in the country to 13 stations. The company will now provide ground services at Hail, Al Jouf, Tabuk, Yanbu, Taif, Abha and Jizan airports. The airports join Swissport's existing groun...

Swissport has partnered with Aurrigo International to trial autonomous ground handling technologies at Zurich Airport. The partnership includes the deployment of Aurrigo's Auto-Sim digital platform and a live trial of its autonomous Auto-DollyTug vehicle. Swissport said the pilot marks an "imp...

Aspire Executive Lounges and the Canadian airline WestJet today opened the co-branded Aspire WestJet Garden lounge at YYC Calgary International Airport. Located on the Transborder Departures Level in the U.S. terminal (E Gates), the Aspire WestJet Garden is an extension of t...

Swissport International has reported a notable increase in the number of unaccompanied minors (UMs) flying in and out of Switzerland. The company, which works closely with airline partners to oversee the safety of young solo travellers, says it ensured smooth airport experiences for thousands of ...

Ground handling companies have welcomed the publication of EASA's regulations for airports in Europe. The European aviation regulator earlier this month released the first-ever airport ground handling rules in a long-awaited move towards standardisation and improved safety. The new rules come ...