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Explore how Aviapartner ’ s diverse workforce and technical expertise set it apart in the ground services industry
Proudly Belgian-owned and based , Aviapartner is Europe ’ s leading independent provider of ground handling services . “ Active across 64 airports throughout Belgium , the Netherlands , France , Spain , Italy and Germany , we expanded our footprint to South Africa a year ago . We now operate in six airports in the country , with our largest hub in Johannesburg and another significant one in Cape Town ,” says Philip De Coninck , Managing Director at Aviapartner ’ s Belgium branch . He delves a little further into the nature of the company ’ s operations .
“ Aviapartner was established in 1949 and currently employs 15,000 people in six European countries and in South Africa ,” he begins . “ As a Belgian company , we are anchored in Brussels Airport , which has served as our headquarters since 1970 . The selection of this location is not a coincidence , as we find Brussels Airport to be one of the most important , innovative , and sustainable airports in the world . Furthermore , it is a truly European hub , making it a particularly attractive place in which to work . We primarily assist flights and their passengers from the moment the plane arrives at its parking place , until it leaves again , or the passengers exit the airport . In total , we serve over 100 million passengers across the globe annually , corresponding to 400,000 turnarounds ( one turnaround is an arriving and departing flight ). In Belgium alone , we handle 40,000 turnarounds every year . Additionally , we undertake cargo activities , where we handle around 300,000 tons annually across three Belgian airports ,” Philip elaborates .
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