Menzies Aviation expands network to Panama

Menzies Aviation starts operations in Panama resized Menzies Aviation has extended its Latin American network into Panama with the acquisition of Aircraft Services and Consulting.

The acquisition extends Menzies’ network to Tocumen International Airport and Scarlett Martinez International Airport with additional operating licences secured for David Airport and Panama Pacifico Airport.

Tocumen is the largest airport in Central America, handling over 15 million passengers annually and serving as the home base for COPA Airlines and more than 20 major regional and international carriers.

Aircraft Services and Consulting will be rebranded and trade as Menzies Aviation (Panama) and will continue to serve customers including Iberia, Air Canada and Air Transat.

John Redmond, EVP Americas at Menzies Aviation, said: “We are excited to add our 7th country in Latin America and our 46th and 47th airports respectively in this important and growing market. This acquisition bolsters Menzies Aviation’s position as the leading player in the global aviation services industry and further demonstrates our commitment to being a trusted service partner across this region. We look forward to the exciting opportunities that lie ahead as Menzies strengthens its presence in Panama and continues to provide unparalleled support to the aviation community in the region.”

Menzies partners with Aeromexico at 15 Mexican airports

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Menzies Aviation has won a three year contract to service Aeromexico at 15 airports across Mexico.

The contract includes passenger, ramp and cleaning operations at stations such as Los Cabos, Merida, Del Bajio and Oaxaca airports, with Menzies handling 23,000 turns per year.

Menzies has been expanding in Latin America with contracts from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Wingo and Air Transat.

Philipp Joeining, CEO of Menzies Aviation says: “We look forward to working closely with Aeromexico to deliver our world-class ground services across an extensive network of airports and further establishing our operations in Central America.”