Ground Handling

Menzies Aviation partners with Avtura to manage de-icing across Europe

Airport logistics company Menzies Aviation has contracted Avtura, a provider of ground handling software solutions, to use its de-icing system across all European operations.

The D-ICE solution will be installed at 23 Menzies stations and in 100 de-icing rigs from the beginning of the winter season this year, with the aim of boosting efficiency in de-icing operations, which in turn will improve airline on-time performance.

“The software is completely intuitive, easy to use and guides each user through the same safe and repeatable process,” said Giles Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, Menzies Aviation. “It also collects invaluable information which as a business, we have previously not been able to record.

“The application also provides us with an additional level of safety management, providing guidance to ensure that correct processes are used during each operation.”

The elements of the system being deployed by Menzies are the Rig Manager, which electronically oversees the request, delivery and completion of all de-icing operations, and the Fluid Manager, electronically monitoring, re-ordering de-icing fluid at each airport location.

“With greater competition amongst ground handlers and increased costs, managing the de-icing process efficiently and effectively is critical,” said Christopher Meeking, CEO of Avtura Limited.

“We are very excited to be working with such a dynamic and forward-thinking ground handler as Menzies Aviation and to be further developing our relationship in the long term.”

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