Menzies Aviation celebrates reaching over 50 stations in network
Menzies Aviation, the global aviation logistics specialist, today announces that it has surpassed the milestone of 50 stations in its cargo handling network. This follows a number of significant cargo contract wins globally and strategic joint ventures which have seen Menzies expand its presence into 17 new airports over the last year. Despite the challenging […]
Menzies Aviation commits to carbon neutrality goal
Menzies Aviation has announced its commitment to making 100% of its operations carbon neutral by the Company’s 200-year anniversary in 2033. Menzies believes it is the first aviation services company to make this ground breaking commitment to carbon neutrality. Menzies Aviation will formalise this industry-leading carbon neutrality commitment by becoming a signatory to the UN […]
Menzies Aviation strengthens cargo team
Menzies Aviation has announced five new appointments, including three new strategic hires. Rory Fidler joins Menzies in the newly created role of VP Cargo Technology and will be responsible for driving forward digital innovation across Menzies’ global cargo operations. Fidler has extensive experience in designing and executing digital transformation programmes as former Head of Technology […]
Menzies Aviation hires new CFO for US business
Menzies Aviation, the global aviation logistics specialist, has appointed Jennifer Gourley to its Americas Leadership team as chief financial officer, effective 16 March. Jennifer will be based in Dallas-Forth Worth and report to John Redmond, executive vice president, Americas. Gourley will oversee the financial activities for the Americas region, where Menzies has operations at 115 […]
Menzies Aviation collaborates with ULD care on refreshed training
Menzies Aviation has deployed new training materials on the subject of cargo build-up with the support of ULD CARE, the trade association representing the unit load device (ULD) community. Well-performed cargo build-up is critical to the safe and reliable operation of ULDs during flight, as well as the protection of customer equipment. In keeping with […]
Menzies Aviation to use Hermes 5 across network
Menzies Aviation has selected Hermes Logistics Technologies to provide the Cargo Management System for its global network, to be rolled out from next year. The flagship management system Hermes 5 will be rolled out at cargo facilities from the first quarter. H5 was launched last year and is being adopted by airports, airlines and ground […]
Exports remain resilient but imports are suffering
As trade tensions show no signs of easing, demand is proving weak, Beau Paine, regional vice president cargo – Australia at Menzies Aviation tells Air Cargo Week. He says shipment numbers with air waybill numbers are consistent but tonnage is down on average 6.5% compared to last year. Exports are proving resilient, down 3% and […]
Menzies Aviation shakes up cargo leadership team
Menzies Aviation is shaking up its cargo leadership team with a new role for Robert Fordree, and the return of Chris Beale. Fordree has taken up the role of executive vice president cargo, having previously served as senior vice president commercial vice president cargo development. He is a former board member of CargoiQ and a […]
Menzies Aviation and Norwegian renew US contracts
Menzies Aviation has renewed its contract with Norwegian Air for two years at four major US airports. The renewal will see Menzies deliver ground handling services at Newark Liberty International Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Orlando International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport. Nearly 3,000 flights per annum will be serviced, and 18,000 tonnes of […]
Menzies Aviation acquires GTO Global Logistics
Menzies Aviation has extended its footprint in Canada buy acquiring Vancouver-based logistics service provider GTO Global Logistics. GTO provides airfreight, ocean LCL, domestic/cross border road services, storage and customs brokerage at airports and ports in Canada, and will be integrated into the Air Menzies International business division. AMI provides wholesale airfreight and express services exclusively […]
Menzies Aviation extends contracts with Air China
Menzies Aviation has extended its partnership with Air China, with a new ground handling contract at Nice Airport and a renewal in San Francisco. The three year contract at Nice Airport starts on 3 August 2019 and will see Menzies Aviation providing ground handling services on Air China’s three flights a week from Beijing Capital […]
Menzies Aviation signs up to ULD Care Code of Conduct
Menzies Aviation has signed up to ULD Care’s Code of Conduct, promoting safe and efficient handling of unit load devices. Established in 2018 and derived from the IATA ULD Regulations, the code of conduct sets the standard for ULD handling and operations, ensuring the industry has clear instructions and guidance for safe operations. Its 10 […]
Menzies Aviation renews contracts with Thai Cargo
Menzies Aviation has renewed its cargo handling contracts with Thai Cargo in Oceania at five airports across Australia and New Zealand. The five-year contract will see Menzies provide cargo handling services at Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth airports in Australia, and in Auckland, New Zealand. The Menzies teams will handle 40,000 tonnes of cargo per […]
Quartet of UK contract wins for Menzies Aviation
Menzies Aviation, the global aviation logistics specialist, has scored a number of contract wins and renewals across its UK business, including a key cargo deal. At London Heathrow, EgyptAir, a long-standing customer of 18 years, has renewed its contract with Menzies World Cargo for a three-year term at London Heathrow Airport. Operating a daily B777 and double […]
Menzies Aviation brings telematics to Los Angeles
Menzies Aviation is investing in state-of-the-art telematics equipment at Los Angeles Airport as it celebrates 35 years of operations at the airport. The rollout of vehicle and GSE telematics in the second quarter of 2019 will drive higher safety standards and allow greatly improved levels of equipment utilisation. With real-time rostering and resourcing application Workbridge […]
Menzies renews Los Angeles contract with Air China
Menzies Aviation has renewed its cargo contract with Air China at Los Angeles International for another three years. China’s national carrier will receive a full suite of cargo handling services at its largest North American station including cargo warehousing, freighter handling, and passenger ramp services handled by a team of over 200 staff. Menzies will […]
Menzies Aviation expands Australian cargo network
Menzies Aviation has expanded its Australian cargo operations with the opening of facilities at Cairns Airport and Melbourne Avalon Airport. Menzies Aviation Cairns is a joint venture between Menzies Aviation and local provider AT Group, with the facility in Queensland’s Far North due to be ready for international cargo in the first quarter of 2019. […]
New European contracts for Menzies Aviation
Menzies Aviation is continuing to expand across Europe with the renewal of cargo handling contracts amongst other deals. At Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Menzies Aviation renewed cargo contracts with two key customers in 2018. FedEx renewed its ramp and cargo contract for daily freighter services into Schiphol, while Kalitta Air renewed its ramp handling contract. Menzies […]
Menzies Aviation picks up contract in Australia with Virgin
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has awarded a three year cargo handling contract to Menzies Aviaiton in Australia. The agreement saw Menzies take over cargo handling in Melbourne on 8 June, Brisbane to follow on 9 July and Sydney on 7 August. The move supports Virgin Atlantic’s cargo sales and management agreement with Virgin Australia. Virgin Atlantic […]
Menzies joins Cargo iQ, K+N and Qatar Airways renew certificates
Qatar Airways Cargo and Kuehne + Nagel have received their continuing certification from Cargo iQ’s auditor, and Menzies have joined the group as a new member. SGS carried out an independent audit for Cargo iQ, with members undertaking a two day on site visit to demonstrate their processes and services are compliant with quality standards […]
Handlers must look for new ways to achieve cost savings
Carrier margins remain under relentless pressure and so they are in no position to stomach big increases in freight handling charges, writes Neil Madden. So ground handlers must constantly look for ways to achieve cost savings and other efficiencies. This was the backdrop to meeting between Menzies Aviation and Air Menzies International (AMI) management teams […]
Jonathan Clark to join Air Menzies as CEO
Menzies Aviation has picked Jonathan Clark as chief executive officer of Air Menzies International (AMI), who will join in January 2018. Clark has spent over 30 years in the airfreight industry, holding positions at MSAS Cargo International, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, DB Schenker, and most recently at Cargolux, where he has served as Africa Director since […]
Contract wins for Menzies as it grows its presence
Menzies Aviation has started a new partnership with Orlando Melbourne International Airport as part of a four-year exclusive contract to provide ground handling at the Florida gateway. As part of the contract it will handle cargo for Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Porter Airlines and Elite Airways. It will also run passenger and ramp handling and […]
WFS names Smyth as new chief executive
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has appointed former Menzies Aviation chief Craig Smyth as its new chief executive – replacing Olivier Bijaoui who stepped down from the position in July. Smyth will take the helm at the global cargo and ground handler on 29 August. He was the former chief executive officer of Menzies, where he spent […]
American Airlines Cargo links Los Angeles and Auckland
American Airlines Cargo has linked the US and New Zealand with daily nonstop services between Los Angeles and Auckland. The cargo on the inaugural Boeing 787 service included perishables and consolidated freight, and the return is expected to carry medical supplies and mining machinery. The flights are expected to handle a variety of goods including […]