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Airport committee approves six ground‑handling permits, flags possible G2–Menzies acquisition
Summary
The Miami‑Dade County Airport Committee approved item 3D to award permits to six ground‑handling firms at Miami International Airport while members discussed a possible acquisition of G2 by Menzies and asked for written notice if the transaction proceeds.
The Miami‑Dade County Airport Committee approved item 3D to award permits to six ground‑handling firms at Miami International Airport and discussed how a potential acquisition of one bidder could affect competition at the airport.
An airport department director told the committee that “the award recommends awarding to 6 firms as listed in the item,” naming Ultra (a locally developing business), Triangle, Swissport, Eulen, G2 and Menzies. The director said those firms will receive permits from the county and then contract with airlines to provide general aviation services such as cabin cleaning, towing and wheelchair assistance.
Why it matters: Committee members said the permits are valuable and that consolidation among contractors could reduce competition and opportunities for locally owned firms. Commissioner Hardiman…
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