NAHCO has secured two long-term ground handling contracts with Afrijet and Air Sierra Leone. Specifically, NAHCO will service Afrijet’s Port Harcourt-Lagos flights for three years until 2027, and provide ground handling services for Air Sierra Leone at Lagos airport under a five-year contract lasting until 2029. Company executives Prince Saheed Lasisi and Olumuyiwa Olumekun highlighted NAHCO’s benchmark-setting service standards and long-term commitment to quality. These contracts represent significant progress for NAHCO in its goal of covering nearly all ground operations for international flights in and out of Nigeria.

Global Ground Support has announced that the production and delivery of the vehicles covered by its $10.8 million U.S. defense contract will take place in the first half of 2025.A company spokesman commented on the significance of this deal, stating that U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) orders have

The first all-electric aircraft dining car in North America, the CT6000E, jointly developed by Mallaghan and International Motors, made its debut in Boston. The ceremony was attended by several local officials and the vehicle will be operated by DO & CO.

PrimeFlight has officially entered the European cargo handling market through the acquisition of Airworld Handling. As the largest independent cargo and mail handler at London Heathrow Airport (a top European cargo hub), Airworld has its own Border Inspection Point (BIP).

Celebi has achieved significant business growth at Budapest Airport, adding over 200 employees in the past two years, which has driven a 85.7% increase in cargo volume and a 15.9% rise in the number of serviced flights.

dnata has invested 3 million US dollars to transform Orlando Airport into a benchmark project for "future terminal" ground services in the United States, equipping it with 14 fully electric ground support equipment (GSE), and integrating advanced technologies such as a digital operation platform, telematics, virtual reality training, and anti-collision systems.

ATL Partners has announced the acquisition of SkyMark and Rampmaster, integrating the two industry leaders into a global specialty vehicle equipment platform focused on aviation solutions, refueling systems and GSE markets. Both companies will retain their management teams and brand identities, serving as the first investments of ATL’s latest fund, ATL Fund III. The partnership aims to leverage synergies between the two businesses, with ATL supporting growth through expanded offerings, deeper customer relationships and strategic acquisitions, while leveraging its sector expertise to tap into the GSE market’s growth potential.

Swissport has officially launched ground services at Frankfurt Airport, initially providing services for early flights of Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Polish Airlines, covering Terminals 1 and 2.

IATA has updated its 2025 cargo and ground handling manuals to keep pace with evolving industry standards, regulatory adjustments, and operator requirements, covering five key documents including DGR, BSR, LAR, AHM and CTM. The revisions involve expanded dangerous goods catalogs, upgraded battery shipping rules, optimized animal transport specifications, updated airport handling protocols, and refined compassionate transportation guidelines, with a total of over 350 changes reflecting the industry’s priorities of digitalisation and sustainability. In addition, IATA’s ONE Source platform offers free industry access to relevant resources, helping to improve the handling efficiency of special cargo shipments.

The New Terminal One at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport is scheduled to be put into use next year and will become the world's first airport terminal to adopt a centralized all-electric ground support equipment (GSE) shared fleet, which is provided by TCR and shared by ground staff.

Swissport has reached a cooperation agreement with Lufthansa Group, providing comprehensive ground services including passenger services, apron operations, and baggage management for over 40 daily flights at London Heathrow Airport. The cooperation period lasts until 2030 and covers four airlines including Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines.

Safeport has provided comprehensive ground support for the Airbus A380 at Beja Airport for the second time, following its historic first support for Hi Fly’s A380 (9H-MIP) in 2018. The latest serviced A380, operated by Global Airlines and ferried by Hi Fly, arrived from Dresden, Germany. Safeport’s team undertook a full range of ground handling services, including GSE provision, aircraft towing, water and lavatory services, cleaning, and logistics coordination. This operation reaffirms Safeport’s excellence in handling large passenger aircraft, strengthens its industry leadership, and builds on its past experience with the A380, which previously made a notable appearance for a coral reef conservation campaign.

NAHCO has secured two multi-year ground handling contracts with Afrijet and Air Sierra Leone: it will provide services for Afrijet's Port Harcourt-Lagos flights for three years until 2027, and offer handling services for Air Sierra Leone in Lagos for five years until 2029. Company executives Prince Saheed Lasisi and Olumuyiwa Olumekun highlighted NAHCO’s industry-leading service standards and commitment to quality, noting that the new deals represent significant progress toward the firm’s goal of managing nearly all ground operations for international flights in and out of Nigeria.

Global Ground Support has secured a $10.8 million U.S. defense contract, with the production and delivery of related vehicles scheduled for the first half of 2025. A company spokesman pointed out that U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) orders have been a cornerstone of the company's business since 1999, and this new contract demonstrates the DoD's continued support and confidence in the company's products.

The all-electric aircraft food truck CT6000E, jointly developed by Mallaghan and International Motors, held its launch ceremony in Boston. It will be operated by the catering company DO & CO.

Dnata invested 3 million US dollars to transform Orlando Airport into the new benchmark for ground services in the United States - "Tomorrow Terminal". It is equipped with 14 fully electric ground support equipment and a number of digital systems. It is jointly promoted by partners such as Lufthansa Group, aiming to strengthen the regional aviation industry and drive local economic growth. The CEO of Dnata's Americas region stated that this project aligns with the company's philosophy of improving operational efficiency, safety and service quality, and plans to extend this model to its 22 operating sites in the United States.

Celebi Aviation has achieved a significant increase in operational performance at Budapest Airport. Over the past two years, it has recruited over 200 new employees, resulting in a 85.7% increase in cargo volume and a 15.9% increase in the number of service flights.

This business is carried out based on the seven-year ground handling license granted by the Hesse State Department of Transport in August 2024. The President and CEO of Swissport International emphasized that the core value has won the trust of all parties, and they will further expand their market presence to support the development of the airport in the future.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released multiple updated versions of its core operation manuals, totaling over 350 revisions, with the aim of aligning with evolving industry standards, regulatory requirements of various countries, and the operational needs of airlines.

Swissport continues to expand its aviation cargo operations in the Australia-New Zealand region. In Australia, it has optimized two key facilities: the Melbourne Turramurra Airport Cargo Center enjoys a close proximity to the airside and has temperature-controlled storage capabilities. The Sydney facility, after renovation and expansion, now features multi-purpose cargo handling and compliance qualifications, along with an airside fleet to ensure efficient delivery.