Menzies Aviation secures new ground handling license in Peru

The eight-year contract will enable Menzies to provide a full suite of ground services

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, and an Agility company, has recently secured a new ground handling license to deliver passenger and ramp services at Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), the main international and domestic airport in Peru.

In a competitive bidding process, Menzies was selected for its expertise and experience in delivering safe and trusted ground handling services, and its commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices.

As one of three ground handling companies at LIM, the eight-year contract will enable Menzies to provide a full suite of ground services. It will launch a local recruitment drive to match demand and will ensure all employees are trained to the highest standards to deliver the safest and most secure services to customers, according to a press release.

Operated by Lima Airport Partners (LAP), Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) serves the capital of Peru, Lima and is the country’s main gateway to South America, providing access to more than 62 destinations.

“Following a competitive tender process, we’re very excited to be providing high quality, safe and secure ground handling services at LIM for the next eight years. As the largest airport in Peru, LIM is of immense strategic importance not only to the country itself, but the entire Americas region,” Hassan El Houry, Executive Chairman, Menzies Aviation.

“We look forward to returning to Peru after 17 years to build a trusted partnership with Lima Airport Partners (LAP) and working with many of our airline partners who currently operate at the airport,” concluded Philipp Joeinig, Group CEO, Menzies Aviation.