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Lone Star’s acquisition of Alliance Ground International nears completion
In January, Lone Star Funds announced that an affiliate of Lone Star Fund XII, L.P., had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Alliance Ground International (“AGI”), a North American airport services provider, from Greenbriar Equity Group and Audax Private Equity. Financial terms of ...
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PACTL secures full set of IATA CEIV certifications for specialised air cargo handling
Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal (PACTL) has achieved a full suite of IATA CEIV certifications, covering pharmaceuticals, lithium batteries, fresh produce and live animals. The ground handler said the accreditations reflect its efforts to standardise and strengthen the safe ha...
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PrimeFlight acquires GAT

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, a provider of outsourced, flight critical aviation services to airlines and airports, announced the acquisition of GAT Airline Ground Support (“GAT”). GAT provides mission-critical ground handling, cargo handling and, under its Sky Café brand, catering services...
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Çelebi entered Kenyan market with $40.1 million acquisition of Transglobal Cargo Centre

Çelebi Aviation, a provider of ground handling and cargo services,  has closed on the acquisition of 100 per cent of Transglobal Cargo Centre Ltd. ("AFS") for $40.1 million, marking the company's entry into Kenya's rapidly expanding aviation services sector. The acquisition is in line with Çel...
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Aurrigo International launches new licensing and hub programme

A leading provider of transport technology solutions has launched a new international licensing and hub programme designed to accelerate its global commercialisation strategy. Aurrigo International plc will seek local relationships, funding, operations and manufacturing support to bring its Auto-...
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Global November air cargo volumes increased by 5% year-on-year

November’s air cargo growth continues the upward trend identified in recent months. September and October’s demand levels increased by 3% and 4% year-on-year respectively. The market is on track to deliver +4% growth in 2025, ahead of what looks to be a more challenging 2026. Capacity expansi...

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Talma to provide cargo handling for Sunrise Airlines’ Miami–Lima service

Peruvian ground handling specialist Talma has secured a new contract with Sunrise Airlines to provide ground and cargo handling services for the carrier’s Miami–Lima–Miami route, operated twice weekly in coordination with Luftcargo. The flights strengthen trade links between Peru and the Un...
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Hactl welcomes new customer ─ SolitAir

SolitAir has selected Hactl as its handling agent for its newly launched freighter services to Hong Kong, with the inaugural flight operated on 7th August 2025. This new service connects its base in Dubai, with Dhaka and Hong Kong, using a 22-tonnes capacity B737-800BCF aircraft. Hactl will se...
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Oman Air Cargo confirms Europe ground handling network

Oman Air has appointed CHI Aviation Handling its new ground handling agent (GHA) at Frankfurt Airport, Germany, effective from 1st July 2025 at Air Cargo Europe 2025, Munich. In addition, Oman Air Cargo chose to extend existing agreements with four other GHAs confirming its ground handling networ...
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SATS to invest in upgrading Changi Airport ground and cargo operations

SATS Ltd, one of the world’s leading air cargo and ground handling providers, has announced a S$250 million investment to transform and modernise its operations at Singapore Changi Airport, as part of a long-term strategy to support rising traffic and strengthen Singapore's position as a global av...
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Swissport reports strong revenue growth

Swissport International achieved strong revenues of €3.7 billion in 2024, marking an 11 percent year-on-year increase, driven by the continued growth of the aviation industry. Across its extensive network on all six continents, Swissport served 247 million passengers - the highest number since ...
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Aviator renews partnership with DHL in Sweden and Norway

Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics and a family member of Avia Solutions Group, has announced the renewal of its contract with DHL covering 6 stations in Nordics. The agreement, effective from February 1, 2025, will last for thre...
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IATA updates aviation manuals to reflect industry standards across cargo and ground operations

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has introduced updates to several key aviation manuals to align with evolving industry regulations, state and operator variations, and best practices across cargo and ground operations. The latest revisions affect the Dangerous Goods Regulations ...
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dnata reports strong growth and expands global operations

dnata, the global air and travel services provider, reported robust growth across its business divisions during the first half of the 2024-25 fiscal year, driven by contract wins, expansion, and sustainability initiatives. The company’s revenue, including operating income, reached AED 10.4 bill...
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Aviator Airport Alliance merges subsidiaries at Copenhagen Airport

Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics and a family member of Avia Solutions Group, today announced the planned merger of two of its subsidiaries, Aviator Airport Partner ApS (AAP) and Copenhagen Flight Services ApS (CFS). Effective ...
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