John Menzies' aviation, distribution divisions progressing well

John Menzies has made a good start to the year, in line with directors' views, and said both its aviation and distribution divisions are progressing well.

In a trading update for the four months to 30 April, the support services group said Menzies Aviation was trading ahead of last year with revenue growth up 7% in constant-currency terms

Within Menzies Distribution, the sales decline in print media remained similar to that experienced in 2015, at 4% for the period.

Menzies said it continued to progress its growth strategy across both divisions.