Ground Handling

Vienna Airport has once again been named Europe’s Best Ground Handler at the 2026 Payload Asia Awards. This is the third time it has received the distinction, following previous awards in 2022 and 2025.

The aviation industry needs an ambitious decarbonisation plan with people at its centre. ETF lays out key principles in its sustainable aviation vision.

In April, the ETF held a series of internal discussions on sustainable aviation, with guests ranging from employers’ groups to environmental NGOs. Some clear-cut themes emerged from the lively debate, building a foundation for the ETF’s future work on the topic.

Representatives of civil aviation workers from around Europe discuss the current issues workers are facing and how European trade union cooperation can help in addressing them.

Europe’s ground handlers need fair rules on transfer of staff