SATS achieves full status at Changi
The Changi Airport Group has announced that in response to a request from Singapore Airport Terminal Services, it is granting to the ground handler a full apron handling licence, effective from May 2010.

This full licence will enable SATS to provide additional services such as aircraft marshalling and parking, towing and pushback as well as aircraft exterior cleaning, which are collectively termed technical ramp services. SATS’ current licence at Changi covers full passenger and cargo handling services, as well as baggage handling, ground transportation of baggage and cargo and aircraft interior cleaning.

Citing experience drawn from its portfolio of overseas ventures, SATS expressed its interest to also offer technical ramp services at Changi. CAG’s decision to grant a full licence follows a thorough evaluation of the viability of SATS’ proposal, including its capabilities in areas such as operational effectiveness, manpower deployment and safety compliance.

Foo Sek Min, Executive Vice President, Airport Management of Changi Airport Group, said: “This full licence will increase to three the number of ground handlers at Changi airport offering technical ramp services to airlines. This is consistent with our approach to increase the competitiveness of the ground handling market at Changi, and to provide airlines with more choice within a sustainable aviation environment. CAG will work closely with SATS, a long and valued airport partner, as it prepares to start operations in this area.”