Airport Handling granted operating license at Rome Fiumicino (FCO)

Summary

Aeroporti di Roma reaffirms tender results
Ground services provider to invest over €20 million in ground support equipment and employ 1,800 aviation professionals at FCO

Airport Handling granted operating license at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

Airport Handling committed an investment of more than €20 million in ground support equipment

Rome, Italy, 18 November 2024 - Airport Handling S.p.A announced that Aeroporti di Roma reaffirmed the result of its tender process and awarded the company a seven-year ground handling license at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

Previously, the Lazio Regional Administrative Court confirmed the full legitimacy of the airport authority’s tender. An appeal from an incumbent service provider, which has temporarily delayed Airport Handling’s launch of operations at FCO, was dismissed by the court.

Airport Handling will continue to move forward with its plans to commence its range of quality and safe ramp and passenger services at FCO in February 2025. To support this expansion, the company committed an investment of more than €20 million in ground support equipment (GSE). Some vehicles have already been delivered to ensure a smooth launch of operations.

Airport Handling plans to employ over 1,800 customer-oriented aviation professionals at FCO. The company will honour the terms of staff transition from the incumbent handler. Airport Handling has already hired a local management team, each bringing extensive expertise and experience in the Rome market.

Alberto Morosi, CEO of Airport Handling, said: “We appreciate the airport authority's confirmation of the tender results. We are excited to contribute to enhancing the passenger experience in Rome, providing consistent high quality and safe services across our operations. We look forward to building a successful, long-term partnership with the airport and our customers at Fiumicino."

Airport Handling’s expansion into Rome further strengthens its position as a leading air services provider in Italy. A trusted partner of over 60 airlines, the company’s dedicated teams already handle more than 22 million passengers and 82,000 flights annually at the two Milan airports, Malpensa (MXP) and Linate (LIN). Airport Handling is a majority-owned subsidiary of leading global air and travel services provider dnata.