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Airport committee approves permits for six ground‑handling firms amid possible Menzies–G2 acquisition
Summary
The Miami‑Dade County Airport Committee approved issuing permits to six ground‑handling firms for services at Miami International Airport while discussing a potential acquisition of G2 by Menzies and the implications for permits, competition and storage space.
The Miami‑Dade County Airport Committee approved awarding permits to six ground‑handling firms for services at Miami International Airport, while members pressed staff for written notice and a process if a reported acquisition between two recommended bidders is finalized.
The award, presented under agenda item 3(d), recommends permits for six firms: Ultra (a locally developing business) and five Group B firms—Triangle, Swissport, Uhulin, G2 and Menzies—intended to provide services such as cabin cleaning, towing and wheelchair assistance at MIA.
The committee’s airport director summarized the recommendation: "The award recommends awarding to six firms as listed in the item," and said the firms will receive permits that allow them to contract with individual airlines for general aviation services.
Commissioner Hardy Hardiman raised competitive…
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