20 Mar 2018 07:00
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20 March 2018
Air Partner's SafeSkys Awarded Royal Air Force Contract in Scotland
SafeSkys, part of the Air Partner group, has been awarded the contract for provision of Airfield Wildlife Control Services for the Royal Air Force (RAF) in Scotland at RAF Lossiemouth, RLG Kinloss and RAF Leuchars.
The three-year contract will commence 1 April 2018, with the option of a two-year extension.
SafeSkys is a valued provider to the RAF, having supplied services at every one of its airfields in the UK. At present, it also holds contracts with RAF Brize Norton, RAF Benson and RAF Northolt in the Southern Region, and RAF Valley, RAF Mona and RAF Shawbury in the Western Region.
Mark Briffa, CEO at Air Partner, said: "SafeSkys has had a long and successful working relationship with the RAF for many years and we are delighted to secure this valuable contract and extend that relationship further. Our Consulting & Training pipeline for the year ahead is strong, and we continue to examine new and existing opportunities across the division. SafeSkys is already proving to be a valuable asset to the Air Partner group."
SafeSkys was acquired by Air Partner in September 2017 and sits within its Consulting & Training division. It is one of the global leaders in Wildlife Hazard Management & Wildlife Control Services, with experience and expertise built up over 24 years serving the needs of civil and military customers.
SafeSkys' airport wildlife control services and standards are recognised by the UK CAA and are among the best in the world. The company delivers a range of services, including ICAO 13km Surveys and Wildlife Hazard Management Plans ("WHMP"), reports necessary for international airports to comply with regulations, and advice on preventative measures to control future bird strikes and other wildlife risks.
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About Air Partner:
Founded in 1961, Air Partner is a global aviation services group that provides worldwide solutions to industry, commerce, governments and private individuals. The Group has two divisions: Broking division, comprising air charter broking and remarketing; and the Consulting & Training division, comprising the aviation safety consultancies, Baines Simmons, Clockwork Research and SafeSkys, as well as Air Partner's Emergency Planning Division. For reporting purposes, the Group is structured into four divisions: Commercial Jets, Private Jets, Freight (Broking) and Consulting & Training (Baines Simmons, Clockwork Research, SafeSkys and Air Partner's Emergency Planning Division). The Commercial Jet division charters large airliners to move groups of any size. Air Partner Remarketing, which is within the Commercial Jet division, provides comprehensive remarketing programmes for all types of commercial and corporate aircraft to a wide range of international clients. Private Jets offers the Company's unique pre-paid JetCard scheme and on-demand charter. Freight charters aircraft of every size to fly almost any cargo anywhere, at any time. Baines Simmons is a world leader in aviation safety consulting specialising in aviation regulation, compliance and safety management. Clockwork Research is a leading fatigue risk management consultancy. SafeSkys is a leading Environmental and Air Traffic Control services provider to UK and International airports. Air Partner is headquartered alongside Gatwick airport in the UK. Air Partner operates 24/7 year-round and has 20 offices globally. Air Partner is listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIR) and is ISO 9001:2008 compliant for commercial airline and private jet solutions worldwide. www.airpartner.com