Menzies Aviation has announced the launch of its partnership with LIFT, South Africa’s brand-new airline, which started flights last week.

Menzies has been awarded contracts by LIFT at three South African airports, including a ramp handling contract at O R Tambo International (JNB) and Cape Town International (CPT), as well as a passenger and ramp handling contract at George Airport (GRJ).

The first flights handled by Menzies took off from Cape Town International Airport to O R Tambo International Airport. It is expected that Menzies will handle approximately 2900 flights per annum for the start-up airline.