LONDON, UK: John Menzies plc, the global aviation logistics specialist, announced that Menzies Aviation has secured a significant contract win with Mexico’s flagship carrier and largest international airline, Aeromexico, which includes ground services at 15 airports across the country.
As part of the three year agreement Menzies will deliver a full suite of ground services to the airline, including passenger, ramp and cleaning operations, for an expected 23,000 flights per annum at stations including Los Cabos International Airport, Mérida International Airport, Del Bajío International Airport and Oaxaca International Airport.
Following this award Menzies Aviation will be the largest provider of aviation services to Aeromexico in the region.
The contract represents further delivery of Menzies’ clear growth strategy and builds on recent positive contract win momentum in the Latin America region, following recent wins with American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Wingo and Air Transat.
This strong performance in the region reflects Menzies’ strategic investment in new emerging market territories to create growth opportunities across its service portfolio.
Philipp Joeinig, Chairman & CEO of John Menzies plc, said: “We’re delighted to announce our new partnership with Mexico’s flagship airline, which represents the continuing delivery of our strategic priorities.”
“This is an exciting opportunity for Menzies that significantly increases our operations in Mexico and is testament to our trusted reputation and high standards of service.”
“We look forward to working closely and to develop our relationship with Aeromexico to deliver our world-class ground handling services across an extensive network of airports.”
Menzies Aviation is a leading global provider of time critical ground services, fuel services and air cargo services. Menzies Aviation operates at more than 200 airports in 37 countries, supported by a global team of 25,000 highly trained people.
In 2020 Menzies Aviation handled 0.5 million aircraft turns, 1.2 million tonnes of cargo and fuelled 1.9 million turnarounds. Customers include Air Canada, Air China, Air France-KLM, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, easyJet, Frontier Airlines, IAG, Qantas Group, Qatar Airways, Southwest, United Airlines, WestJet and Wizz Air. Best in class safety and security is the number one priority each day and every day.
John Menzies plc, one of Scotland’s oldest and largest companies, was established in 1833 as a book seller on Edinburgh’s Princes Street and is still headquartered in the city. Today the company is an international aviation services business with operations worldwide.