News / New contracts take off for Menzies Aviation in Europe and Australia after US setbacks

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By Alex Lennane

07/01/2019

Changes for cargo handler Menzies Aviation have inadvertently put the spotlight on the willingness of airlines to change suppliers, adding to inefficiencies in the supply chain.

The handler, which saw its Schiphol business come under threat temporarily in 2017, when slots at the airport were lost, has announced renewed contracts with both FedEx and Kalitta Air at the Dutch airport.

It has also opened two new cargo facilities at North Queensland’s Cairns Airport and Melbourne Avalon Airport in Victoria, the former part ...

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