Contact: Yvonne ColemanMarketing ManagerTel: (407) 648-7373Orlando ... ASIG®, an industry leader in aviation services, announced today that it has signed a five year renewal with United Airlines for aircraft refueling at two of their busiest airport hubs, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Denver International Airport (DEN). The agreement covers both mainline and express flight activity. ASIG fuels a combined 19,500 flights for United Airlines at these airports each month. Additionally, ASIG was awarded a new service location for United Airlines - to provide refueling services at Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
Andy Reeves, ASIG Senior Vice President, Operations and Sales, remarked, "We commenced services for United Airlines at DEN and SFO in 2005 and are extremely excited to be awarded this renewal. It represents a vote of confidence in ASIG's capabilities as a quality fuel services provider. As part of this agreement, we are investing in equipment upgrades such as electronic fuel metering and new fueling equipment to further enhance the efficiency of the SFO and DEN operations. We look forward to continuing our long-term partnership with United Airlines and extending our relationship to new markets in the future." ASIG provides refueling services to United Airlines at 23 airports in North America, Europe and Asia.
Note to Editors: ASIG is a global provider of ground, fuel, cargo and airport facility services to airlines, airports, oil companies and industry partners. The company's 7,500 highly qualified aviation service professionals safely handle millions of flights annually. ASIG offers flexible, comprehensive service solutions that deliver value and quality across a network of 68 airports in North America, Europe and Asia.
ASIG is part of BBA Aviation plc a leading global aviation support and aftermarket services provider with market leading businesses and attractive growth opportunities. BBA Aviation's Flight Support businesses (Signature Flight Support, ASIG and Executive Beechcraft) are focused on refueling and ground handling of business and commercial aviation aircraft. Its Aftermarket Services and Systems businesses (Ontic, International Governor Services, APPH, Dallas Airmotive, Premier Turbines, H&S Aviation, International Turbine Service and Barrett Turbine Engine Company) are focused on the repair and overhaul of jet engines and the design, manufacture and services of aerospace sub-systems and components. For more information, please visit www.bbaaviation.com