Oman Air Cargo appoints Swissport as ground handler at AMS

Oman Air Cargo has appointed Swissport as its new ground handler at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), the Netherlands, where the first flight between Muscat (MCT) and the Dutch capital landed on July 1, 2025.

"The MCT-AMS flight, which will operate four times a week, is part of ongoing plans by the Omani carrier to expand routes to Europe," says an official release from Oman Air.

The B787-9 flight, with a cargo capacity of 14-18 tonnes, was carrying pharmaceuticals and engineering spares as well as courier and express cargo, the release added.

"Oman Air Cargo will operate out of Swissport’s 20,000 sq.m, CEIV-certified facility at Terminal 11, AMS."

Claudius Pereira, Senior Manager – Cargo Commercial Operations, Oman Air says: "Europe is an important market for us in terms of revenue and as a key hub in the region, Amsterdam is an ideal addition to our expanding network.

"Swissport’s commitment to delivering high-quality services makes them a natural partner for us at Schiphol and we are looking forward to working with Swissport to deliver an exceptional service for our clients."

Jeroen J. Giling, Head of Cargo, the Netherlands, Swissport adds: "We are looking forward to the future whereby our teams will work together to make this new cargo operation between Muscat and Amsterdam an absolute success."