"ASIG Chosen World's Best Airport Operator"

ASIG Voted World’s Best Airport Operator

Press Release

Aircraft Service International Group (ASIG) was chosen as the “World’s Best Airport Operator” by world airlines in the 9^th annual Armbrust Aviation Group (AAG) survey. A record seventy-one (71) major, national, regional, charter and cargo carriers participated in this year’s survey. ASIG was judged “Best Overall” and took top honors as “Best Operator in North America” easily outdistancing other competitors. ASIG was also voted tops in several customer service categories; “Quality of Service” - “Best Staff” and “Most Competitive”.

ASIG is a global provider of ground, fuel, cargo and airport facility services to airlines, airports, oil companies and industry partners. The company’s 8,000 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 72 airports in North America, Europe and Asia.

“We are extremely pleased to again be recognized by our customers in this way. ASIG has worked hard to provide a high quality service while offering real value. I think this shows we are on the right track and we believe that our customers will be even more satisfied as we continue to raise the bar on the standard of service we provide,” Keith P. Ryan, president & CEO, ASIG.

Shell Aviation finished second overall but took top honors as “Best Airport Operator” in the Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America. Shell was also judged has having the “Best Training” and “Technical Expertise”. Air BP placed third overall and was judged “Best Airport Operator” in Africa/Middle East.

ASIG, Shell and Air BP will receive their awards at a formal presentation ceremony the evening of February 3, 2005 at the 7^th Annual AAG International Airport Operations/Jet Fuel Conference & Exhibition at Omni ChampionsGate Hotel in Orlando. The conference will also host a special session of the Airport Operations Safety Panel (AOSP) with daily sessions devoted to airport operations issues. Contact Barb Moreno at 561.355.8488 ext 104 for more information, or at bmoreno@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

AAG will publish a special survey edition in December that will include coverage of the 2004 Airport Operations survey, as well as the 2005 AAG Fact Book. To receive a copy of the special 25 page edition contact Barb Moreno.

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