Edinburgh's Menzies Aviation expands
Menzies Aviation, the Edinburgh-headquartered global aviation services provider, has expanded its partnership with a fast-growing budget South African airline from one airport to seven.
The five-year contract with Flysafair will see Menzies provide passenger and ramp services for 40,000-plus aircraft “turns” per year at OR Tambo International Airport, Cape Town International, King Shaka International, King Phalo Airport, Dawid Stuurman International and George Airport.
It builds on an existing relationship at Bram Fischer International Airport.
Menzies noted that Flysafair was the biggest domestic carrier by passenger numbers in South Africa, with the airline expected to receive extra aircraftinthefirsthalfof2023.the contract win also strengthens the Scottish group’s position as the largest aviation services company on the African continent and follows the recent five-year renewal of its ground handling licence with Airports Company South Africa SOC.