Edinburgh headquartered Menzies Aviation is set to acquire Spirit Cargo Handling from SAS Ground Handling Norway in a deal that will see the British ground handling specialist expand its cargo network.
The acquisition of Spirit Cargo Handling will give Menzies addition cargo capacity of up to 150,000 tonnes per year and will include high-demand cargo such as Salmon as well general cargo and freighter services.
Miguel Gomez Sjunnesson, Executive Vice President Europe, Menzies Aviation said: “This acquisition marks an exciting step forward in our strategic expansion as we strengthen our air cargo footprint across Europe. By adding a new cargo station to the Menzies global network, we’re building momentum in key markets and reinforcing our commitment to supporting cargo growth across the region. These targeted investments are a clear signal of our ambition and confidence in the sector’s long-term potential. Thanks to SAS for their trust and collaboration throughout this process.”
Beau Paine, Executive Vice President Cargo, Menzies Aviation added: “Our expansion into the Norwegian air cargo market demonstrates our continued focus on delivering consistent, high-quality service to our partner airlines, while enhancing the overall logistics supply chain. As we grow our global cargo network, we remain committed to being the cargo provider of choice through operational excellence, reliability, and innovation. The addition of OSL takes our global air cargo network to 73 stations, which handled 2.4m tonnes last year.”
Once the deal is complete Spirit Cargo Handling will be rebranded to Menzies Aviation strengthening the companies position as the leading aviation services provider in the Nordic region.
