Three Menzies press releases this week: On 09DEC25, Menzies Aviation become the first international ground handler to be granted a ground handling operator certificate by Argentina’s National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC). This confirms that Menzies abides by all regulatory and technical requirements to operate under Argentine aviation law, and is authorized to carry out ground handling at Argentina’s largest international airport, Ezeiza International Airport (EZE), and its busiest domestic hub: Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) in Buenos Aires. Tomeu Mas, Senior Vice President Latin America, Menzies Aviation, said: “We are extremely proud to have secured ANAC certification in Argentina. This milestone sets a strong foundation for our future growth in a market that has significant potential. We are now focused on taking the next step towards entering Argentina and working with the aviation community to deliver safe, secure and high-quality ground handling services to airlines.”
On 11DEC25, Air Menzies International (AMI), opened an import off-airport de-group facility at South Africa’s O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), offering customers faster, less costly services including quick turnaround times, no queues, extended free storage, low handover fees, and reduced handling. Carlos Font, CEO, Air Menzies International, said: “South Africa is a core operation and a major trade lane for AMI. Our ability to leverage our in-transit facilities in Johannesburg will provide faster transit times and quicker delivery, improved tracking and visibility, and professional handling and storage that minimize end-to-end costs for our clients.”
Tracey Less, Import Manager, AMI South Africa, added: “AMI clients can now manage and distribute goods more flexibly. We can de-consolidate large consignments, hold goods until shipping windows, or manage last-mile distribution more effectively. It supports a more agile logistics network.”
On 11DEC25, Menzies Aviation also announced its successor to Head of Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility, Katy Reid: Aviation and Royal Air Force veteran, Jonathan Hankin, who has been with Menzies Aviation since 2017, is now Menzies’ new Head of ESG, responsible for continuing to develop Menzies’ All In strategy, plus pushing diversity, equity and inclusion, Net Zero 2045 carbon reduction initiatives, and ensuring responsible sourcing and ethical supply chain practices. John Geddes, Chief Governance and Sustainability Officer & Company Secretary at Menzies Aviation, commented: “Our All In strategy remains central to how we operate and grow. Since joining us, Jonathan has shown strong leadership in improving the safety, efficiency and sustainability of our operations, notably through modernizing and decarbonizing our GSE fleet. Thank you to Katy Reid, whose work in shaping our ESG agenda and establishing the All In framework has given us a clear and solid foundation. Jonathan will now build on that progress as we continue driving meaningful, long-term improvements across our global business.”
