Menzies Aviation has reaffirmed its contract with Malaysia Airline to provide ground support services for the company’s flights in Australia and New Zealand for another five years. 

The Scotland-based company will continue supplying passenger, ramp and cargo services for the airline at airports in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth in Australia and in Auckland, New Zealand. 

Darren Masters, executive vice president for Oceania and South East Asia for Menzies Aviation, said: “The renewal of this agreement is a reflection on the strong strategic partnership that has developed between Menzies and Malaysia Airlines over the course of eight years. 

“We’re excited to continue providing safe, reliable and efficient services at these five key locations while exploring opportunities to build on our relationship with the flag carrier of Malaysia.” 

Continuing a partnership that began in 2016, Menzies said it expects to handle around 3,2000 Malaysia flights at the five airports each year through to 2029. 

Aslina Ahmas Asiri, global head of operations for Malaysia Airlines, praised the work done by the ground support company so far and said: “Menzies has always been supportive of MAB operations throughout ANZ region despite the challenges post Covid 19. 

“Menzies has continuously engaged MAB to address these challenges and enforce their utmost commitment to support MAB’s plan to grow the ANZ operations.” 

Menzies’ contracts with Malaysia strengthened its presence in the APAC region, where it also has deals with China Airlines, Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia, Thai Airways, and Air Calin.