Menzies Aviation, a UK-based provider of ground handling of airfreight for freight forwarders and airlines, has appointed Neal Moran as vice president of cargo for the company's American business.

Singapore Airport Terminal Services, a ground-handling subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of Menzies Aviation Hong Kong for approximately HKD18 million.

Menzies Aviation has obtained ground handling, cargo handling, and de-icing contracts from JetBlue Airways in Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Menzies Aviation has announced that its joint venture company in Hyderabad, India, has been awarded cargo, passenger and ramp handling contracts by British Airways. British Airways (BA) will commence operations to Hyderabad, its new destination in India, from December 7, 2008.

John Menzies revealed a blow to profits yesterday after its ground handling and cargo arm was caught in the turbulence facing the airline industry.