Swissport recently agreed to increase its shareholding in Heathrow Cargo Handling Ltd. (HCH) to 100 percent from 50 percent, which it held in a joint venture with Air France. The following release can be found on Swissport website: click here
As stated, the acquisition of Air France shares of HCH by Swissport is subject to Competition and Markets Authority approval and is expected in the first half of 2019.
Please note HCH will remain our Handling Partner in London. Air France KLM & Martinair Cargo operations will not be impacted by the transaction.
Raphael de Vannoise
Director UK and Ireland
AIR FRANCE KLM MARTINAIR Cargo
SWISSPORT TO ACQUIRE HEATHROW CARGO HANDLING LTD. FROM AIR FRANCE