Ground Handlers At Risk Of Collapse
The four companies which manage ground operations at UK airports have warned that they are close to collapse, putting thousands of jobs at risk. Swissport,…
Swissport Tanzania Issues Profit Warning As Revenue Declines
The ground handler, Swissport Tanzania is setting out plans to reduce its operating costs amid the 25 percent plunge of its 2019 net profits and…
US Airlines Suspend Beverage Service
Delta Air Lines, Southwest and American Airlines have all announced that they’re temporarily suspending beverage service and cutting meal service as a way to cut…
NAHCO Nabs Ground Handling Contract for Ethiopian at Lagos Airport
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc is taking over the ground handling operations of Ethiopian Airlines Cargo and Mail Services, which was formerly handled…
Swissport Dragged into South Africa’s State Capture Inquiry
As one of the world’s largest ground handling companies in the world, Swissport operates airside operations at numerous airports in at least eight African countries…
Kenya Airways lands state loan to cover engine overhaul
The Kenyan government is loaning Kenya Airways $49.5 million, so the airline can undertake mandatory safety maintenance on its fleet of Embraer E190’s. “I would…
SA Express may live on as feeder airline
Public Enterprises Deputy Minister Phumulo Masualle says there is still a commercial case for SA Express, and that it can play a critical role as…
Malta Intl Airport reveals €100M expansion plan
Malta International Airport has made an investment of around 100 million euros in the expansion of the terminal, intending to increase air traffic by up…
Air Côte d’Ivoire partners with SITAONAIR
Ivory Coast carrier Air Côte d’Ivoire is extending its relationship with trusted inflight connectivity partner SITAONAIR across its new fleet of A320neo aircraft, enabling enhanced…
Ethiopian Airports to inaugurate new VIP terminal
Ethiopian Airports is going to inaugurate a new VIP terminal built at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Eskinder Alemu, CEO of Ethiopian Airports, said…