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Orlando … ASIG®, an industry leader in aviation services, announced today that it has commenced full ground handling operations for British Airways at Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI). ASIG is providing cabin cleaning, baggage handling and other ramp side services for the carrier’s weekly wide body flights.
Commenting on the new contract award, Tim Ramsey, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, said “For more than a decade, ASIG has been providing British Airways with aircraft refueling, jet fuel storage and aircraft deicing services. We are excited to broaden the spectrum of services we are providing them at BWI. We handle British Airways on a global basis from London to Bangkok and at multiple U.S. airports. ASIG looks forward to delivering world class services to this leading industry airline and long term partners.
Note to Editors: ASIG is a global provider of ground, fuel 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 71 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 (ASIG and Signature Flight Support) are focused on refueling and ground handling of business and commercial aviation aircraft. Its Aftermarket Services and Systems businesses (Dallas Airmotive, Premier Turbines, H+S Aviation, International Turbine Service, Barrett Turbine Engine Company, Ontic and APPH) are focused on the repair and overhaul of jet engines and the manufacture and services of aerospace sub-systems and components. For more information, please visit www.bbaaviation.com.
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