PrimeFlight GAT acquisition will expand PrimeFlight's network to more than 250 locations and strengthen ground handling, cargo and catering services worldwide.
Summary: The PrimeFlight GAT acquisition brings GAT Airline Ground Support into PrimeFlight Aviation Services, expanding PrimeFlight’s reach to more than 250 locations and strengthening its ground handling, cargo and catering capabilities.
PrimeFlight GAT acquisition brings GAT Airline Ground Support under the PrimeFlight Aviation Services umbrella, a move that significantly enlarges PrimeFlight’s footprint across North America and around the globe. The deal positions PrimeFlight to serve more airlines and airports with an expanded portfolio of ground, cargo and catering services.
What the acquisition means for PrimeFlight
Headquartered in Texas, PrimeFlight is a full-service aviation company that offers ground handling, cargo handling, aircraft services, fuelling, deicing and related airport operations. Bringing GAT into the business strengthens PrimeFlight’s ability to deliver a wider range of services to airline partners and to scale operations across its existing network.
Following the acquisition, PrimeFlight now has a presence in more than 250 locations worldwide, reinforcing its status as a major provider of airport services and increasing its operational reach across multiple continents.
GAT’s footprint and capabilities
GAT, a well-established US company headquartered in Georgia, operates at roughly 70 airports across North America. The firm employs about 6,000 people and provides essential airport services including ground handling, cargo handling and catering for airlines.
- GAT: operates at ~70 airports across North America
- Employees: approximately 6,000 staff
- Services: ground handling, cargo handling and airline catering
Enhancing operational efficiencies
PrimeFlight says the acquisition is a strategic step to boost operational capability and service quality. By combining resources and expertise, the company expects to streamline processes, optimize staffing and improve reliability for airline customers.
- Access to additional stations and assets
- Stronger industry relationships and partnerships
- Operational synergies that reduce redundancies and improve service delivery
What passengers can expect
Travelers flying through airports served by the combined network should see smoother procedures and more consistent service standards. With operations spanning six continents and more than 250 locations, PrimeFlight aims to deliver quicker turnarounds, improved baggage handling and more efficient check-in and passenger services.
- Faster ground handling and aircraft turnarounds
- More reliable baggage processing and freight handling
- Consistent catering through PrimeFlight’s Sky Café brand
- Expanded global coverage for major international routes
Branding and service integration
PrimeFlight will retain its Sky Café brand for catering services as it integrates GAT’s operations. Over the coming months GAT’s stations and branding will be folded into PrimeFlight’s structure to streamline operations and reduce overlaps while preserving service quality.
Why this matters
The acquisition of GAT by PrimeFlight strengthens the combined company’s ability to meet growing demands in the aviation market. For airlines and passengers, the expected outcome is more efficient airport operations and improved service consistency across a larger network. So what? Simply put, travelers should experience smoother processing and airlines will have a larger, more capable partner for ground, cargo and catering needs—benefits that can reduce delays, improve reliability and enhance the overall travel experience.
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