Menzies Innovation Live brings together next wave of aviation technology partners 

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has selected a diverse group of technology companies to take part in Innovation Live – its global platform for identifying ideas that could transform how aviation services are delivered. 

Following a highly competitive process, seven companies have been shortlisted from 46 submissions, reflecting strong interest from across the aviation technology community. 

The shortlisted companies – Abomis, Amadeus, Denali, GroundOps, Robotics Journey, Zebra Technologies and Zest IoT – will present their ideas to Menzies’ Innovation Committee this month. 

Tackling real operational challenges 

The selected concepts span a range of technologies, from AI and automation to data-driven operational tools. Each is focused on addressing critical challenges across aviation services, including improving efficiency, productivity and safety & security. 

Innovation Live connects innovative thinking directly with real-world operational needs across Menzies’ global network. 

From ideas to impact 

The most promising concepts will progress to proof-of-value trials within airport environments, where their ability to deliver measurable improvements will be tested. 

If successful, the solutions may then be rolled out at scale across Menzies’ global network, which spans 347 airports in 65 countries.  

Rami Al-Haddad, Chief Information Officer, Menzies Aviation, said: “We are focused on identifying ideas that can deliver measurable improvements across our business. Innovation Live enables us to engage with a broad range of partners in one day and assess whether their solutions can improve efficiency, productivity and safety at scale.” 

Rory Fidler, Senior Vice President Cargo Technology at Menzies Aviation, said: “The strength of the submissions reflects a real appetite to work with Menzies to solve operational challenges. The priority now is identifying which ideas have the potential to deliver value and take forward.” 

Menzies Innovation Live forms part of the company’s broader innovation programme, which combines external partnerships with internal idea generation, encouraging colleagues across the business to contribute ideas that improve how services are delivered.