Global aviation logistics specialist, Menzies Aviation, has expanded its contract with Aer Lingus at Manchester Airport. The agreement has also provided Menzies with an opportunity to increase the amount of electric ground service equipment (GSE) within its fleet as part of its wider goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2033 – Menzies’ 200th anniversary.
Menzies now has a significant amount of electric wide body kit within its Manchester fleet; paving the way to having the widest selection of electric GSE at Manchester Airport. Menzies’ contract with Aer Lingus at the UK’s gateway to the north will include providing passenger, ramp, cabin cleaning and de-icing services for both short and long-haul flights.
The aviation logistics specialist has partnered with the Irish carrier at the Manchester hub for more than a decade.
“We’re pleased to further strengthen our relationship with Aer Lingus and support their new transatlantic routes from Manchester Airport,” said Phil Lloyd, Senior Vice President – UK & Ireland, Menzies Aviation. “This win provided an opportunity to help us progress towards our goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2033 as we acquired wide body GSE with electric capability. The switch to electric was made possible through close collaboration with Aer Lingus and Manchester Airports Group as we needed to quickly adapt the infrastructure on the ramp to charge the GSE. The team are proud to see their electric fleet at Manchester grow and are excited about supporting Aer Lingus as flight volumes continue to recover.”
