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Lufthansa, Fraport and zeroG Roll Out AI System “seer” to Optimize Aircraft Handling at Frankfurt

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(IN SHORT) Lufthansa, Fraport AG, and tech subsidiary zeroG are rolling out “seer,” an AI-powered camera system designed to enhance aircraft turnaround efficiency at Frankfurt Airport. After a successful pilot program, “seer” is being implemented at more aircraft positions, with plans for widespread deployment. The system captures and timestamps key ground handling steps in real… Read the full news article

Emirates Group launches global hiring campaign to add 17,300 people across 350 roles with 2,100 recruitment events in 150 cities

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(IN SHORT) The Emirates Group has begun a global recruitment push to hire 17,300 people across 350 roles in FY 2025, reinforcing rapid growth at Emirates and dnata. Roles span cabin crew, pilots, engineers, commercial and sales teams, customer service, ground handling, catering, IT, HR and finance, with dnata alone adding over 4,000 cargo, catering… Read the full news article

Strategic MoU sets dnata and IAG on a path to innovation, consistency and long-term value with LAX win and wider rollout ahead

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(IN SHORT) dnata has signed an MoU with International Airlines Group, becoming the inaugural ground handler in IAG’s Preferred Partner Programme. The pact establishes a long-term framework to drive innovation, consistency and value across North American stations, with services due to commence in Q4 2025. David Barker of dnata and Gurm Nijjer of IAG emphasized… Read the full news article

Swissport and Aurrigo Launch Global Pilot of Autonomous Ground Handling Technologies at Zurich Airport

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(IN SHORT) Swissport has partnered with Aurrigo International plc to launch its first global pilot of autonomous ground handling solutions at Zurich Airport. The initiative includes deploying a digital simulation platform, Auto-Sim, and conducting a live trial of Aurrigo’s autonomous electric vehicle, Auto-DollyTug. This collaboration aims to enhance airside operations by improving efficiency, safety, and… Read the full news article

dnata to Open New State-of-the-Art Animal Handling Centre at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport This Summer

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(IN SHORT) dnata is set to open a new 2,380m² animal handling centre at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport this summer, raising the bar for animal care in the cargo industry. The facility, built with animal wellbeing in mind, includes separate holding areas, quiet zones, and an on-site vet. With the global demand for live animal transport… Read the full news article

IATA Highlights Safety, Standardization, and Sustainability Priorities at 2025 Ground Handling Conference

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(IN SHORT) IATA unveiled four key priorities for the future of ground handling during the 2025 IATA Ground Handling Conference in Nairobi: safety, global standardization, baggage operations, and sustainability. The focus is on embedding safety in every action, standardizing global processes, enhancing baggage operations, and driving a sustainable and inclusive future for aviation ground handling…. Read the full news article

IATA and ASA Partner to Boost Safety and Efficiency in Ground Handling with Enhanced Data Sharing and Standardization

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(IN SHORT) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Airport Services Association (ASA) have strengthened their partnership to enhance safety and efficiency in ground handling. By sharing safety data and coordinating on global standards, they aim to improve data-driven decision-making and reinforce industry-wide best practices. This collaboration will focus on safety information sharing through… Read the full news article

Ryanair Forges New 6-Year Ground Handling Alliance with Skytanking Aviation Services

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(IN SHORT) Ryanair, Europe’s leading airline, has announced a fresh ground handling partnership with Skytanking Aviation Services, set to commence in April 2024. The collaboration aims to bolster Ryanair’s operational support, particularly at key airports like Eindhoven, ensuring efficient and cost-effective ground handling services to sustain the airline’s renowned punctuality. This six-year agreement reflects Ryanair’s… Read the full news article

dnata Appoints Willy Ruf as Managing Director for Switzerland to Lead Ground Handling and Cargo Operations

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(IN SHORT) dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has announced the appointment of Willy Ruf as the Managing Director for Switzerland. In his new role, Willy will be responsible for overseeing dnata’s ground handling and cargo business operations at Geneva Airport (GVA) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) in Switzerland. He will lead a team… Read the full news article

Airport Handling Awarded Ground Handling Contract for Hainan Airlines at Milan Malpensa Airport

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Milan, Italy, 2023-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Handling, a joint venture of leading global air and travel services provider dnata, has been awarded a multi-year contract by Hainan Airlines to manage its ground handling operations at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). The agreement will see Airport Handling provide a range of passenger, ramp and… Read the full news article

Swissport Secures Air Malta Ground Handling Contract at London Heathrow Terminal 4

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London, UK, 2023-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport has won Air Malta’s ground handling business at London Heathrow’s prestigious Terminal 4. The contract with Air Malta marks a significant milestone in Swissport’s strategy to increase its presence at one of the world’s busiest airports. The new contract between Swissport and Air Malta covers a… Read the full news article

Swissport starts ground handling business at Milan-Linate Airport

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Just 12 weeks after starting up operations at Rome-Fiumicino airport in Italy’s capital, Swissport is starting operations at Milan Linate, adding another leading European business hub to its vast and growing network. Swissport will provide passenger services from 1 October. Further expansion in Italy is planned. Swissport… Read the full news article

Swissport International again wins license to provide airport ground handling services at Berlin Airport

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International AG has once again won the license to provide airport ground handling services to airline customers at Berlin Airport (BER). The new license, set to start in December 2022, will be valid for seven years. Swissport International AG will continue to provide ground services at… Read the full news article

IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) Portal and IATA’s Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) are successfully driving greater standardization of ground handling processes around the world.

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Paris, France, 2022-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) Portal and IATA’s Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) are successfully driving greater standardization of ground handling processes around the world. This is particularly important for the rapid build-up of operations as COVID-19… Read the full news article

Swissport extends ground handling partnership with Fiji Airways its New Zealand

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Dec-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport has extended its partnership with Fiji Airways in New Zealand, proudly supporting the airline’s recent re-start of operations in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Fiji Airways has appointed Swissport its New Zealand ground handling partner for an additional three years, providing full ramp and passenger services. Commencing… Read the full news article

Swissport selected to provide ramp services for Finnair’s intercontinental traffic at Helsinki Airport

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair has selected Swissport to support the smooth ramp-up of its intercontinental traffic at its home hub. The contract focusses on ramp services for the long-haul fleet and is part of Finnair’s adjustment of ground handling responsibilities at Helsinki Airport. Swissport will again provide ramp handling services… Read the full news article

dnata again recognized for its consistently safe, quality and innovative services at the 2021 Aviation Business Awards

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Dubai, UAE, 2021-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 11th time, dnata has been named Ground Support Services Provider of the Year at the 2021 Aviation Business Awards. The award was accepted by Jaffar Dawood, dnata’s Senior Vice President for UAE Airport Operations, at a gala dinner in Dubai. Jaffar Dawood said: “We’re proud to… Read the full news article

dnata to oversee operations of Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport’s (ZNZ) international terminal (T3)

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dnata to oversee the operations of Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport’s (ZNZ) newly-built international terminal in partnership with SEGAP (Egis and AIIM), Emirates Leisure Retail and Maritime and Mercantile International (MMI) dnata’s expansion represents an investment of over US$ 7 million and creates 400 local jobs with the company dnata to provide a range of ground and passenger handling,… Read the full news article

GTA dnata awarded ground handling license and will establish operations at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

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Vancouver, Canada, 2020-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — GTA dnata, dnata’s joint-venture company in Canada, has been awarded a 5-year ground handling license and will establish operations at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The company will provide quality and safe ramp, passenger and cargo warehousing services to airlines with a team of highly trained, customer-oriented aviation… Read the full news article

Worldwide Flight Services awarded new ground handling contracts in North America by Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Airlines and Allegiant Air

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Paris, France, 2020-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Airlines and Allegiant Air have awarded new ground handling contracts to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in North America. At Newark Liberty International Airport, Cathay Pacific has extended its passenger handling agreement of the past five years to now also include ramp, cabin cleaning and de-icing… Read the full news article

dnata extends partnership with Terminal One Group Association to provide quality ground and passenger handling service at JFK

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has extended its partnership with Terminal One Group Association (TOGA) in New York through to 2023. The extension will see dnata continue to provide quality ground and passenger handling services to over 20 airlines including Air France, Japan… Read the full news article

Qatar Aviation Services exhibits at the 32nd IATA Ground Handling Conference in Madrid, Spain

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DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Jun-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Aviation Services (QAS), participated as a silver sponsor at the 32nd IATA Ground Handling Conference that took place in Madrid, Spain from 26-29 May. For the second consecutive year, QAS participated in what is widely recognised as the most prestigious event on the ground handling industry… Read the full news article

Worldwide Flight Services awarded ground handling contract by Colombia’s Avianca Airlines at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport

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PARIS, FRANCE, 2018-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) growing ground handling operations have been boosted by the awarding of a new three-year contract by Colombia’s Avianca Airlines at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Under the terms of the new agreement, WFS will provide ticketing, customer service and cabin cleaning for… Read the full news article

Swissport announced it will acquire Servisair from the French Derichebourg SA

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2013-08-02— /travelprnews.com/ — Customers will benefit from the combined operational excellence and consistent service quality worldwide Swissport and the French Derichebourg SA today announced they have signed a definitive agreement under which Swissport will acquire Servisair from the French Derichebourg SA. In this context Swissport has secured appropriate financing for the acquisition by issuing and successfully… Read the full news article