Global aviation services provider dnata has completed the integration of its Italian ground handling business (formerly Airport Handling), with all activities now unified under the dnata brand. This move began with dnata's strategic investment in the subsidiary and will culminate in full ownership by 2025. Through this integration, dnata has strengthened its operational presence in Rome and Milan, including the launch of services at Rome Fiumicino Airport in 2025 and the announcement of a €25 million investment in a new cargo facility at Milan Malpensa Airport. Currently, dnata employs over 5,000 people in Italy, handles approximately 150,000 flights annually, serves over 60 airlines, and its catering division produces more than 7 million meals each year at 11 Italian airports. Italy has now become one of the strategic pillars for dnata's expansion in Europe and globally.
Fraport AG has secured €2.55 million in EU funding for its GREENVOLT project at Frankfurt Airport, with a total investment of €8.5 million and completion targeted for late 2027. The project covers expanded aircraft ground power supply, 322 apron electric vehicle charging points and a battery energy storage system powered by runway photovoltaic facilities. It will reduce jet fuel consumption, carbon and noise emissions, accelerate ground fleet electrification, and advance low-carbon, sustainable airport operation while supporting aviation climate goals.
Kaunas Airport successfully tested a hydrogen-powered Hyzon truck, which did not produce any carbon dioxide emissions during its operation in the flight area. This test is part of an EU-funded project aimed at promoting the use of hydrogen in airport equipment. The head of the Sustainable Aviation Project of the Lithuanian Airports Group said that similar tests are also being conducted at airports such as Helsinki, Riga and Tallinn. During the test, the 10-ton truck carried out maintenance tasks such as snow removal and dust removal on the apron, runway and taxiway, running smoothly without disrupting the normal operation of the airport. In addition, a Toyota Mirai hydrogen-powered passenger car also successfully completed the test, with the hydrogen used being green hydrogen produced by electrolyzing water with solar and wind energy. The Lithuanian Airports Group aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, and this trial has accumulated valuable experience for the green transformation
Mercury GSE has appointed Eric Davis as Vice President of Operations to bolster its leading position in North American GSE service solutions. With 28 years of aviation ground support industry experience and a former senior role at Oshkosh AeroTech, Davis will oversee operational strategy, fleet management and national service network expansion across the region. His hiring, alongside other recent executive additions, highlights the company’s investment in operational excellence, customer service and overall business scaling, while Mercury GSE will participate in the 2026 MRO Americas exhibition for industry communication.