Menzies Aviation enters Belgium with freighter licence at Brussels

Menzies Aviation has expanded into Belgium after being awarded a seven-year freighter handling licence at Brussels Airport (BRU), marking its entry into the Belgian market.

The start of operations at BRU adds Belgium to Menzies Aviation’s global network of more than 350 airports across 65 countries and reflects the company’s continued focus on expanding its freighter handling and airside service capabilities at key international hubs.

Brussels Airport is a major European gateway for freighter operations, handling significant volumes of pharmaceutical, perishable and high-value cargo. Under the new licence, Menzies aims to improve aircraft turnaround management, streamline ground handling processes and deliver safe, reliable and consistent service for airlines operating dedicated freighter services at the airport.

As part of the licence, Menzies has launched freighter handling operations for LATAM Cargo at BRU. The company is supporting 15 weekly turns across three daily flights, operating five days a week, connecting Belgium with LATAM’s network between Europe and Latin America. LATAM’s growing presence in Europe reflects increasing demand for reliable handling services.

Miguel Gomez Sjunnesson, Executive Vice President Europe at Menzies Aviation, said the licence award underlined the company’s freighter handling expertise and that starting operations with LATAM’s expanding freighter schedule at Brussels Airport provided a strong base for future growth. He added that the teams are focused on delivering safe, efficient and high-quality services while raising service standards for customers at the cargo hub.