A new state-of-the-art 50,000-m² logistics building at Brussels Airport
After two years of construction work, a new logistics building for the handling of goods was officially opened in the logistics area at Brussels Airport....
Brussels Airport, Brussels Airlines, skeyes, TUI, DHL and Aviapartner sign Circular Economy Commitment
Today, Brussels Airport has signed the Circular Economy Commitment, created within the Sustainable Transition Chair, an initiative of Antwerp Management School and the University...
WFS joins latest Brucargo ‘digital green lane’ initiative to eliminate truck waiting times at Brussels Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is working with Brussels Airport and the Air Cargo Belgium community to help eliminate waiting times for international road feeder...
Swissport wins Turkish Airlines cargo business in Brussels and renews in Amsterdam
Swissport and Turkish Airlines have signed a major five-year air cargo handling contract at Brussels Airport. The vote of confidence follows a recent five-year...
Swissport opens a brand-new office building at its Brussels air cargo facility
Swissport inaugurated a brand-new four-story office building at its Brussels air cargo facility. This opening is the latest milestone in the large-scale refurbishment of...
WFS opens new “future-proof” cargo terminal at Brussels Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the world’s largest air cargo handler, has future-proofed its growing handling operation at Brussels Airport with the opening of a...
Brussels Airlines signs ground handling contract with Alyzia
After a thorough tender process initiated in June 2020, Brussels Airlines has chosen Alyzia as its new ground handling partner at Brussels Airport.Following the...
Swissport to move Belgium, The Netherlands and Denmark under one roof – Thierry Miremont new CEO
Thierry Miremont has been appointed as CEO of Swissport’s activities in Belgium, the Netherlands and Denmark as of 5 January 2021. Following the successful...
[UPDATED] Swissport wins 7-year handling contract for Switzerland with airlines of the Lufthansa Group (except Brussels Airlines)
Swissport has been awarded a major long-term contract by the Lufthansa Group for Switzerland. The new contract secures significant business volumes. It covers passenger...
Alyzia SAS is awarded the second licence for the baggage and ramp handling at Brussels Airport
For the next five years, Alyzia will remain active as ground handler at Brussels Airport. Following a European tender process, the French ground handling...
WFS investment in Milan Malpensa earns Asiana Airlines’ cargo contract
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won the handling contract for Asiana Airlines’ freighter services at Milan-Malpensa Airport.
The airline operates three Boeing 747 freighter flights...
Airpro and Aviator replace Swissport as handling partners for Finnair at Helsinki Airport
Finnair has reached an agreement with Airpro and Aviator Finland on ground handling services at Helsinki Airport. In the future, the new partners will...
Swissport agrees comprehensive restructuring: creditors become majority shareholders
Swissport has agreed to a comprehensive restructuring with creditors and shareholders, including a debt-for-equity swap and a new 500 million euros long-term debt facility....
WFS wins 5-year contract with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and opens new cargo terminal at Brussels Airport
Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) investment in state-of-the-art facilities as part of its long-term commitment to Brussels Airport has earned the world’s largest cargo handling...
New airline contracts for WFS ground handling in Spain
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won three new airline ground handling contracts in Spain.
In Madrid, WFS is now providing ramp and cargo handling services...
Alitalia, first customer of new handler Alyzia at Brussels Airport from Wednesday 1 July
Alitalia is the first airline to have contracted French handling company Alyzia at Brussels Airport, said Alyzia's boss Mounir Khablachi to Belga press agency...
Alyzia SAS gets a 6-month temporary ground handling licence at Brussels Airport
Alyzia SAS can operate as a ground handling service provider at Brussels Airport for the next six months and will, therefore, receive a temporary...
Investments in airport pharma facilities paying off for WFS
Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) investment in 12 dedicated pharma facilities at airports in Europe, the United States and Africa generated significant increases in time-...
Belgian ground handler Aviapartner gets 25 million euro lifeline from Belgian government
The Belgian government has approved a 25 million euro loan to help Aviapartner overcome the Covid-19 crisis. The 6-year convertible loan will be granted...
Brussels Airport can handle 90% of the flights after the demise of Swissport
Ninety percent of all flights at Brussels Airport can be handled, the operator of the national airport said on Thursday. Monday, 15 June, is...