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"There has been much effort and discussion to satisfy all parties and establish a
solid framework for a more collaborative
working relationship for years to come."

Envoy Passenger Services
Agents Ratify CWA
Agreement

Envoy Air Inc., the largest wholly owned
regional airline subsidiary of American
Airlines Group (AAG), announced its
customer service agents represented by
the Communications Workers of America
(CWA) ratified their first collective bargaining agreement, that will remain in
effect through February 2026.

The six-and-a-half year agreement
raises wages, enhances work rules,
improves benefits and offers job security
for nearly 5,000 Envoy passenger service agents in approximately 100 cities
across the United States. The agreement
also includes a ratification and retention
bonus based on each agent's years of service in recognition of the time spent in
negotiations.
"I would like to express our appreciation to both negotiating teams and mediator Mike Tosi of the National Mediation
Board, for their commitment to resolve
the outstanding issues and reach this
agreement for our agents," said Envoy's
president and CEO, Pedro Fábregas.

Cat Air Service's Zurich FBO
Receives IS-BAH Stage II
Certification

Cat Air Service, a fixed base operator (FBO) located at Zurich Airport,
announced it has been granted second
stage registration from IS-BAH (International Standard for Business Aircraft
Handling).
"This achievement not only demonstrates our high level of ground service at
our facility but also our commitment to
maintaining the highest safety standards
for our customers and employees," general
manager, Roger Büchner said.
The IS-BAH certificate establishes
criteria for ground handling processes to
ensure aircraft and passengers comply
with ground safety and security standards.

Menzies Acquires GTO
Global Logistics Inc.

Menzies Aviation, the global aviation
logistics specialist, has acquired GTO
Global Logistics Inc, a Canadian logistics
services provider based in Vancouver.

GTO, which provides airfreight, ocean
LCL, domestic/cross border road services,
storage and customs brokerage at airports
and ports in Canada, will integrate into
the Air Menzies International (AMI) division of the business.
As part of the deal, Menzies will
acquire a customs bonded warehouse
in Vancouver. This will be the first Air
Menzies International office in Canada, as
the business looks to expand its presence
across the country. GTO's owner Darrell
Keen, who founded the business 15 years
ago, will become head of AMI's Canadian
operations, with all other employees also
joining AMI's operations.

"We believe that GTO is the perfect
match for AMI in Canada as they understand our needs, provide excellent service
and have a proven track record of success
in the region," Jonathan Clark, CEO, AMI
said. "They have been a partner of ours
for several years and already have strong
relationships with airlines and shipping
lines which will help grow the AMI business in Canada."

Advertiser's Index
A.T. Juniper ...........................................................63
Advanced Charging Technologies .........................61
AERO Specialties ..................................................51
Aeroservicios.........................................................65
Air Ocean Pros.......................................................65
Alberth Aviation ....................................................65
Anderson Airmotive ..............................................63
AViRAMP ...............................................................21
B GSE GROUP ........................................................19
David Clark Company, Inc........................................5
DAVIN, Inc. ............................................................64
Engine Distributors................................................68
Fortbrand Services Inc...........................................64
Global Ground Support..........................................36
Goldhofer...............................................................11
Ground Support Specialist ....................................49
GSE Expo ..........................................................46-47

4 GROUND SUPPORT WORLDWIDE

Ground Support Equipment International Inc. ......65
Harlan ....................................................................56
Hydraulics International, Inc. ................................55
ITW GSE ................................................................37
JBT ........................................................................41
JBT LEKTRO...........................................................62
Kubota .....................................................................9
Memo Corporation ................................................62
Mercury GSE .........................................................64
Mototok .................................................................30
Ms * Carita Inc .....................................................65
MULAG ..................................................................32
PAGE GSE ................................................................2
Par-Kan ..................................................................61
Phoenix Metal Products, Inc. ................................57
PowerPusher .........................................................65
PowerStow ............................................................43

SEPTEMBER 2019

Rampmaster ..........................................................60
Reelcraft ................................................................50
Sage Parts .............................................................53
Semmco ................................................................26
Test-Fuchs .............................................................64
Textron GSE ...........................................................13
Timsan ...................................................................40
Total Control Systems ...........................................31
Trepel Airport Equipment ......................................23
Tronair ...................................................................39
Twist Aero .............................................................64
U.S. Airmotive GSE ..............................................59
Vestergaard Company .............................................7
WEG Electric .........................................................44
Wilcox Ground Services ........................................58
Wollard International ............................................67
Xced Aviation Services .........................................27
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