Munich Airport in Germany has awarded a seven-year maintenance contract to Swissport International and Losch Airport Service for various ground handling services at the airport.

The ground handling operations are expected to begin from 1 March 2010.

During 2008 the airport handled over 34 million passengers and 400,000 aircraft movements.

German-based Losch Airport Service is a local joint-venture partner of Swissport International, which provides aviation services.