Menzies Aviation

Global Provider of Passenger, Ramp and Cargo Handling Services

Menzies Aviation is a global provider of passenger, ramp and cargo handling services.

We are an independent, time-critical logistics specialist serving the airline industry. Air passengers and cargo shippers deserve the best, and our airline customers deliver it.
At Menzies Aviation, we believe that the service provided in the air should be matched by the service received on the ground.

At more than 140 airports across 6 continents, we offer landside and airside services tailored to our customers’ needs and timed to their schedules;
delivered by teams with the knowledge, tools and passion to set the standards.

Menzies has grown rapidly since its conception in 1995. Through a combination of organic growth, acquisitions and the development of niche opportunities, we have established ourselves as a major force in the international ground handling industry.

Our business supports customers with a broad spectrum of airside services, ranging from ramp and cargo handling to specialist regional activities such as de-icing and container repair.

Company Profile

  • Ramp Handling

    Receiving an aircraft upon arrival and preparing it to depart again is a major undertaking, which requires the completion of numerous overlapping processes timed to fit seamlessly within the schedules of our airline customers.

    Menzies Aviation sets the highest standard in delivery of this complex service, conveying passengers, luggage and cargo to and from aircraft with clockwork precision, whilst simultaneously tending to a range of technical needs: in short, delivering excellence from touchdown to takeoff.

  • Cargo Handling

    Approximately 110 million tonnes of Cargo are transported annually by air around the world. Given the premium nature of these shipments, our cargo customers need a service which is reliable, secure and comprehensive.

    At more than 30 airports globally, we act as a provider of; Ramp Transfer to and from aircraft Receiving and break up of cargo – Real-time track and trace facilities – HERMES IT solution – Electronic communication with airlines and forwarders – e-freight capability loading/unloading, warehousing, screening and onward logistics services which are crucial to their businesses, and in which they can have total confidence.

  • Technical Support

    In the course of conducting their everyday operations, each airline will inevitably run into situations which require specialist skills and equipment to navigate.

    Menzies Aviation offers a suite of such services at stations around the world, ranging from aircraft de-icing, to exterior washing to cargo container repair.

    We respond to the needs of our customers, providing regionally relevant technical support which allows them to focus on meeting their core commitments to passengers.

  • Passenger Services

    Welcoming passengers, and meeting their needs before or after a trip, are responsibilities of the utmost importance in the eyes of our airline customers.

    We are proud to accept that responsibility at more than 140 airport locations across the world, supporting millions of passengers each year from the check-in desk to the runway – and back – on behalf of their airlines.

  • Executive Services

    The experience of air travel can be greatly enhanced by the availability of the right, premium service at exactly the right time.

    We offer a varied range of such services, including passenger lounges, VIP meet-and-greet and baggage delivery at key locations across our network, adding a level of comfort and convenience which transforms passenger journeys for the better.

Company News

Menzies Aviation and AS Budapest finalise strategic partnership at Budapest Airport

– Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has finalised its strategic partnership with Airport Service Budapest Zrt. (AS Budapest), following the approval of the Hungarian Competition Authority, creating new opportunities …

Menzies Aviation and AHS inaugurates world-class air cargo facility at Queen Alia International Airport

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, and its strategic partner, Aviation Handling Services (AHS), have announced the inauguration of its new state-of-the-art cargo facility at Queen Alia International Airport …

New Pearl Lounge opens at Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport in Slovakia

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has officially unveiled its new Pearl Lounge at Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS), marking the 57th lounge in its expanding Pearl network …

Menzies Aviation announces bold progress against its ‘All In’ sustainability commitments

First major aviation services provider to have its net zero targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). For the fifth year in a row, the company has reduced intensity ratios for tCO2e per …

Menzies Aviation appoints Kevin Lager as SVP Fuel Americas

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the promotion of Kevin Lager to Senior Vice President Fuel Americas, effective immediately. Since joining Menzies Aviation in December 2019 as Sales …

Menzies Aviation strengthens position as world’s largest aviation services provider with $305m deal to acquire G2

Deal expands Menzies’ U.S. footprint; enhances passenger services offering across major U.S. airline hubs  Menzies’ global network will increase to 340 airports and 65,000 employees The deal is expected to boost Menzies’ revenue by 20% …

Menzies Aviation records $2.6 billion in revenue across its global operations

Strong financial performance, with global revenue increasing 20% year-on-year to $2.6 billion[1] (2023: $2.2 billion) Delivered a robust EBITDA of $382m[2] (post IFRS16), representing a 15% margin. Expanded global footprint to 300 airports in …

Menzies Aviation receives ISO 27001 certification for information security

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has received the internationally recognised ISO/IEC 27001 certification, the global standard for information security management systems (ISMS). This underscores Menzies’ unwavering commitment to …

Menzies Aviation meets IATA’s 25by2025 target, reinforcing commitment to gender equality

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced it has successfully reached its goal of 25% of women in senior leadership roles, in line with the International Air Transport …

Menzies Aviation expands global footprint in major contract win with Air India

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced a major contract win with Air India, India’s leading global carrier. Under the new three-year agreement, Menzies will deliver a full …

Menzies Aviation expands global presence with new offices in Pakistan

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the inauguration of its first global support offices in Pakistan marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to foster growth …

Menzies Aviation welcomes Milton Uribe as Vice President of Sales, Commercial and Business Development Americas

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the appointment of Milton Uribe as Vice President of Sales, Commercial and Business Development covering the Americas region. With over 25 years …

Menzies Aviation awarded IATA’s CEIV Li-batt certification

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced it has been awarded IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification for its cargo operations at …

Menzies bolsters leadership team in Africa

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has made series of high-level appointments in Central and East Africa to support the company’s strategic growth plans across the region. The internal appointments …

Menzies Aviation secures ground handling license in Malaysia

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has secured a new ground handling license to deliver passenger, ramp and cargo services at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), the main international …

Menzies Aviation extends MACH roll-out to 28 new locations

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced an extension of its partnership with Wipro to roll-out the Menzies Aviation Cargo Handling (MACH) cargo management system to 28 new …

Major contract renewals strengthen Menzies Aviation leadership in Australia and New Zealand

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the successful renewal of several major contracts at seven locations across Australia and New Zealand. The renewed contracts include an extended five-year …

Menzies Aviation strengthens leadership in the Americas

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced a series of senior appointments in the Americas region, bolstering its leadership team. Among the newly announced appointments, Oliver Ashton has been …

Menzies Aviation unveils new uniform collection

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has unveiled its new collection of uniforms for passenger-facing employees. The new Front of House (FOH) collection, the first in over a decade, features …

Menzies to open new cargo facilities at Western Sydney International Airport

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, will open a new facility as part of the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) Cargo Precinct in late 2026. The long-term lease …

Cathay Cargo and Menzies Aviation strengthen partnership in Australia and New Zealand

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the extension of a long-running contract with leading cargo carrier, Cathay Cargo. Under the renewed five-year contract, Menzies will continue to provide …

Ryanair extends Menzies partnership growing to 10 locations across Europe

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has renewed its long-standing partnership with Ryanair for the provision of ground handling services at 10 locations across Europe. Under the renewed contract, which …

Menzies expands presence in Africa with new cargo facility

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the official opening of its new cargo facility at Maputo International Airport (MPM) in Mozambique. The state-of-the-art facility means that Menzies can …

Anabela Barros named Managing Director of Menzies Aviation Macau

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the appointment of Anabela Barros as Managing Director of Menzies Aviation Macau. The announcement comes as the organisation celebrates 30 years …

Menzies Aviation selects CHAMP Cargosystems to support customs compliance

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has selected CHAMP Cargosystems to provide a standard platform to deliver customs filing processes, further enhancing its recently launched Menzies Aviation’s Cargo Handling …

Menzies and KLM renew long-running partnership at AMS

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the renewal of a major cargo and ground handling contract with the Dutch flag carrier, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, at Amsterdam …

Menzies Aviation welcomes PressReader to its 50-plus global airport lounges

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced a collaboration with PressReader, a world-leading digital newspaper, magazine and eBook platform, to enrich the airport experience for its almost 2 …

Menzies Aviation partners with AS Budapest to extend footprint at BUD airport

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced it has joined forces with Airport Services Budapest Zrt. (AS Budapest) to extend its ground handling, cargo and lounge services at …

Menzies Aviation net zero targets approved by SBTi

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, is pleased to announce that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved its science-based targets to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across …

Menzies Aviation sign partnership agreement with ALTANFEETHI

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, today announced a partnership agreement with the AlTanfeethi Company, a leading supplier of high end travel services. The agreement will see Menzies provide its …

Menzies Aviation completes Groundforce Portugal deal

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has completed its acquisition of a 50.1% stake in Groundforce Portugal. Groundforce Portugal manages more than 100,000 aircraft turns every year across five of …

AMI relocates to expanded facility in Cape Town

Strategic move poised to fuel continued growth Air Menzies International (AMI), a leading global wholesale freight forwarder that is part of Menzies Aviation, today announce its relocation to a larger, modern facility in Cape Town, South …

Menzies Aviation-Siginon Aviation obtains IATA’s CEIV Pharma accreditation in Nairobi

Menzies Aviation-Siginon Aviation, a strategic partnership providing cargo handling services in Kenya, has announced that it has been awarded the IATA CEIV Pharma accreditation for its recently expanded facility in Nairobi, Kenya. This marks the …

Menzies Aviation expands Scandinavian portfolio with series of contract wins

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has secured a series of major contract wins with four leading airlines at three Scandinavian airports. Among the new contracts, Menzies has been appointed …

New leadership announced for Menzies CNAC

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the appointment of Raymond Lo as Chief Executive of Menzies CNAC. The announcement follows the company’s earlier acquisition of a 50% …

Menzies Aviation and Malaysia Airlines reaffirm partnership in Australia and New Zealand

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has successfully extended a major contract with Malaysia Airlines for a further five years. Menzies will continue to provide passenger, ramp and cargo services …

Menzies Aviation announces third year of double-digit growth

Strong financial performance, with global revenue increasing 10.7% year-on-year to $2.2 billion (2022: $1.9 billion). Expanded global footprint to 265+ airports in 55+ countries. Welcomed 6,000 new colleagues, expanding global workforce to 45,000. Increased its …

Menzies Aviation boosts accessibility with Recite Me assistive technology

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has introduced a series of accessibility tools to its careers and corporate website, making it easier for existing and prospective employees to access …

Menzies Aviation appointed to manage IAH Fuel Farm in Houston, Texas

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has been appointed to manage and operate the fuel farm and hydrant fueling system at Houston George Bush InterContinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, …

Menzies Aviation secures new ground handling license in Peru

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), the main international …

Menzies Aviation bolsters leadership in Portugal following acquisition of majority stake in Groundforce

New appointments made as Menzies prepares to take over operations at five airports across Portugal Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced a series of high-level appointments to support …

Menzies Aviation appoints new Vice President of Sales to accelerate growth in North America

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the appointment of Scott Sirianni as Vice President of Sales for the Americas region. Scott joins Menzies from American Airlines where he …

BUD Cargo City expansion sees Menzies increase European freight capacity

10,000sqm extension to Budapest Airport’s (BUD) Cargo City was officially opened on Tuesday 13 February, thanks in part to a multi-million-dollar investment by Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines. The …

Solar panels at Prague Airport help Menzies cut emissions

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has successfully installed hundreds of solar panels at its cargo facility at Prague Airport (PRG), saving almost 140 tonnes of Co2 each year. Almost …

Menzies Aviation and Eurus Express to forge new JV to support sustainable growth in China

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading logistics company, Eurus Express. Together, they will explore the opportunities to create a joint …

Menzies Aviation acquires 50% stake in Jardine Aviation Services Group to strengthen its presence in Asia

Menzies Aviation (“Menzies”), the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, today announced the acquisition of a 50% stake in Jardine Aviation Services Group (“JASG”) from Jardine Matheson – a diversified Asia-focused conglomerate. …

Contact

Menzies Aviation Plc
Suite 131, North Wing
Concord 2000 House
South Terminal
London Gatwick Airport
West Sussex
United Kingdom
RH6 0DW
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