The Silk Way Group of Azerbaijan and dnata of the United Arab Emirates have signed a joint venture agreement to establish a comprehensive aviation service enterprise at Alat International Airport in Baku. This joint venture project aims to combine the local market leadership and global professional experience of both parties. Initially, it will focus on ground handling and cargo services, and plans to gradually expand into various fields such as catering and freight forwarding. This initiative is committed to making Alat Airport a regional core aviation hub. It is expected to create over a thousand local jobs and strongly promote the long-term development of Azerbaijan's aviation and logistics industries.
Menzies Aviation has selected Nallian's TVM solution to deploy it in five sites with annual cargo volumes exceeding 500,000 tons in Sydney and other locations in a phased manner. Through digitalized time slot reservations and optimized yard management, the aim is to shorten truck turnaround times, enhance safety and efficiency, and improve customer service experiences. This TVM system will be integrated with the MACH cloud platform developed by Menzies and Wipro, enabling real-time collaboration between the warehouse and the yard. This deployment is a strategic step for Menzies to improve the operational efficiency of its global freight network. The two parties officially signed the contract during the ASA World Leadership Forum. Both Menzies and Nallian executives stated that this collaboration will lay the foundation for the subsequent large-scale promotion of the solution, facilitating business collaboration and unified data management.
Garsite showcased its new tractor model at the NBAA-BACE air show, emphasizing safety and efficient operation. The product is constructed with heavy-duty carbon steel, equipped with an intelligent hydraulic system and fire-fighting devices, and offers multiple power options. The specially exhibited Hellcat customized version highlights the company's technical capabilities and reflects its strategic direction of continuously expanding the ground support equipment product line.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has announced a £3.8 million investment to acquire 12 new THUNDERLIFT 6000 accessibility vehicles from AVIOGEI, significantly upgrading its assisted travel service. This initiative is designed to provide passengers with reduced mobility with shorter waiting times, greater comfort, and a smoother boarding and disembarkation experience. The Terminal Operations Director emphasized that this investment underscores the airport's commitment to raising accessibility standards, with the full fleet expected to be operational by the end of summer 2026.
