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Menzies Aviation Hanwha partners

enhances services at with Acumen

Budapest Airport Aviation for fleet

management

Hanwha aims to optimize operational
workflows, improve decision-making
capabilities, and uphold adherence to
industry regulations.
cumen Aviation (Acumen) has signed an agree-
Ament with Hanwha Aviation, the newly estab-
lished commercial aircraft engine leasing platform
and subsidiary of Hanwha Group. Hanwha has
selected Acumen’s flagship platform, SPARTA, to
manage its entire fleet of aviation assets on lease.
Partnership with AS Budapest expands Menzies This strategic decision underscores Hanwha’s com-
Aviation’s ground handling and lounge services at mitment to leveraging digital advancements for
Budapest Airport. efficient and effective asset management.
Lok Anand, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer –
enzies Aviation, a leading service partner for global airports Acumen Aviation, said, “We are proud to support
Mand airlines, has announced its partnership with Airport Hanwha Aviation in their journey to establish a
Services Budapest Zrt. (AS Budapest). This collaboration aims to strong foothold in the aviation leasing industry. Our
extend ground handling, cargo, and lounge services at Budapest SPARTA platform is designed to empower organiza-
Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) in Hungary. AS Budapest tions of all sizes with the applications they need to
provides ground handling for major airlines at Hungary’s largest succeed in today’s dynamic market. By leveraging
commercial airport. Additionally, it offers a range of ground and SPARTA’s capabilities, Hanwha Aviation can effec-
air cargo services. The company also ensures aviation security and tively manage their assets, mitigate operational chal-
lounge services. This includes the popular Skycourt Lounge, which lenges, and capitalize on emerging opportunities.”
is the largest business lounge at Budapest Liszt Ferenc Interna- Acumen’s SPARTA platform provides Hanwha with
tional Airport. an integrated suite of applications such as lease
Miguel Gomez Sjunnesson, EVP Europe, said, “Joining forces with management, project management, and records
AS Budapest not only extends our footprint at BUD airport, but management modules. Through SPARTA, Hanwha
marks the next step in our European growth journey. AS Budapest aims to optimize operational workflows, improve
has a long track record and strong client base, and we look forward decision-making capabilities, and uphold adherence
to combining this with our international expertise and extensive to industry regulations.
reach at more than 297 airports in 65 countries. Together, we are Jeff Lewis, Chief Executive Officer – Hanwha Avia-
committed to enhancing the experience for our airline customers, tion, said, “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Acumen
airport partners and passengers traveling to Budapest, ensuring Aviation, and SPARTA as our software partner, empow-
high quality services and operational excellence.” ering our asset management team. Launching this
As part of the new agreement, which is subject to regulatory ap- business from scratch is a privilege, and the SPARTA
provals, AS Budapest will transfer all existing contracts to Menzies platform lays the groundwork for us to adeptly
Aviation Hungary Kft. Additionally, Menzies Aviation Hungary Kft oversee our engine and aircraft assets, enhancing
will receive all transferred assets. Furthermore, Menzies Aviation decision-making efficiency and optimizing investment
Hungary Kft will offer employment agreements to AS Budapest returns. SPARTA affords us a comprehensive view in
employees as their new employer. navigating technical asset management.”
Since 1833, Menzies Aviation has driven its operations with core SPARTA introduces a pioneering method to aviation
values of people, passion, and pride. Over the years, it has evolved asset management, enabling entities like Hanwha to
into a crucial partner in the global aviation industry, providing enhance efficiency in leasing operations, mitigate
time-critical logistics services at over 250 locations across more risks, and optimize investment returns. Through digital
than 60 countries and six continents. Central to Menzies Aviation’s transformation and centralized workflows, SPARTA
success is its dedicated workforce, whose agility and commitment supports continuous real-time monitoring and analysis,
are evident in their service, whether landside or airside, above or promoting data-driven decision-making and ensuring
below the wing transparency throughout the leasing lifecycle

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