Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has secured a new ground handling license to deliver passenger and ramp services at Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), Peru’s main international and domestic airport.

In a competitive bidding process, Menzies was selected for its expertise and experience in delivering safe and trusted ground-handling services and its commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices.

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As one of three LIM ground-handling companies, the eight-year contract will enable Menzies Aviation to provide a full suite of ground services; it will launch a local recruitment drive to match demand and will ensure all employees are trained to the highest standards to deliver the safest and most secure services to customers.

Operated by Lima Airport Partners (LAP), Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) serves the capital of Peru, Lima and is the country’s primary gateway to South America, providing access to more than 62 destinations. It serves more than 25 passenger airlines, manages more than 213.77 kt of cargo and is the hub for LATAM Peru. 2023 it saw over 170,500 aircraft movements, with passenger volumes exceeding 21 million.

With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, Menzies’s ‘Electric First’ approach to Ground Support Equipment (GSE) aligns with the airport’s efforts to drive sustainable practices within the aviation industry.

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The Green Airport Recognition Award was recently awarded during the Airport Council’s International-Latin America-Caribbean (ACI-LAC) Annual Assembly[i]. It demonstrates its commitment to its environmental obligations, having sourced electricity from 100% renewable sources in 2022.