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Cargo and unlock the value of SAA Cargo
terminals. It also allows management to
focus on critical strategic goals to grow
our cargo business, " says Professor John
Lamola, chairperson and chief executive
officer.
" The partnership with SAA aligns with
The new deal continues an existing
five-year agreement with Rushlift GSE
to supply, manage and maintain easyJet's
ground handling fleet at London's
Gatwick Airport.
In total over 570 ground support assets
will be managed by Rushlift GSE under
a progressive program of innovation and
equipment enhancement.
" We are delighted that easyJet has
chosen to endorse our close working relationship
by extending our contract. With
75 pecent of easyJet's ground support fleet
now electric, we look forward to continuing
to support the business in completing
its transition to electric-powered GSE
equipment. And with the opening of our
new maintenance and workshop facilities
at Gatwick, we're offering our continued
commitment to providing the high level
of service and support expected by one of
the industry's leading airlines, " said Tim
Willett, general manager at Rushlift GSE.
In 2017 easyJet took the step of deciding
to lease ground support equipment
directly, through Rushlift GSE, and bring
in contractors that would supply labor
resources only.
the strategy to grow Menzies' footprint
in Africa, where we see huge potential
for growth. SAA is an important player in
the cargo industry and this partnership
is a real game changer for our business
in South Africa as we are now based in
the largest air cargo facilities in the country
in the two main air freight ports. It
also aligns with our long-term vision to
strengthen our position as the leading
aviation services provider in Africa, " said
Philipp Joeinig, CEO, Menzies Aviation.
said Jo Alex Tanem, CEO of Aviator Airport
Alliance.
" We look forward to strengthening our
cooperation with Aviator at Helsinki Airport
as we continue to foster and develop
safe and efficient ground operations.
Excellent collaboration with our ground
handling partners plays a significant role
in ensuring a well-functioning home hub
and positive customer experiencen, " said
Anniina Asikainen, head of ground service
delivery at Finnair.
Aviator Extends
Partnership with Finnair
for Five More Years
Aviator Airport Alliance is continuing its
successful partnership with Finnair by
extending the cooperation agreement
for five years.
Under the renewed contract, Aviator
SAA Cargo Partners with
Menzies to Provide Services
at Three Airports
South African Airways (SAA) Cargo has
appointed Menzies Aviation to provide air
cargo services at OR Tambo International
Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, Cape Town
International Airport (CPT) and Port Elizabeth
International Airport (PLZ).
The appointment of Menzies followed
a procurement process and is part of the
ongoing restructuring process that SAA is
implementing post-Business Rescue.
" This milestone is an important one,
it is part of our efforts to re-position SAA
will provide ramp handling services for
Finnair's operations at Helsinki Airport.
While Aviator has already provided
services for a part of the airline's narrow-body
fleet since 2021, this new contract
extends the partnership scope to
the wide-body fleet. Annually, the operations
supported by Aviator will total to
around 25,000.
" We are thrilled to continue working
with Finnair and extend the scope of provided
services. Together with Finnair, we
have gone through major challenges, such
as the global pandemic and war-prompted
closure of Russian airspace, that had a
large influence on their traffic and strategy.
This five-year-long contract will allow
us to continue this successful cooperation,
marked by mutual support, respect,
and exceptional attention to quality, "
BAA Partners with
Kuehne+Nagel to Expand
Air Cargo Business
Kuehne+Nagel and the Birmingham Airport
Authority (BAA) have announced
details of a new partnership that will
expand business opportunities for both
the company and the region. This is the
first time the BAA is partnering with
a logistics company and the first time
Kuehne+Nagel is establishing a presence
at a secondary airport in North America.
This partnership allows both organizations
to better meet the cargo needs of
businesses in the region and helps position
Birmingham as an important part
of the cargo market in the Southeastern
corridor of the U.S.
This new partnership represents a
new era of business development at the
airport and positions the Birmingham
Airport Authority to build on its role as an
important center for business growth in
the region and in the state of Alabama.
" This is a moment that will change
the trajectory of this airport. The recent
enhancements we've made to the infrastructure
of the airfield, plans for a new
air cargo facility, combined with this
partnership with one of the leading
logistics companies is getting us closer to
realizing a long-term vision of expanding
air cargo business in the region, " said
Darlene Wilson, chair of the Birmingham
Airport Authority.
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