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Orlando ... ASIG®, an industry leader in aviation services, announced today that it will begin providing aircraft deicing services at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) with its launch customer US Airways.  ASIG provides aircraft deicing services at 20 airports in the United States and United Kingdom.

Andy Reeves, Senior Vice President Operations and Sales, commenting on ASIG's new operations said, "ASIG is excited to enter the Buffalo market and expand our network.  Buffalo is the second largest metropolitan area in the State of New York and this represents a great opportunity for us to provide our airline customers with additional outsourced service options such as ground equipment maintenance, ground equipment fueling, aircraft handling services and more." 

Referring to the new agreement with U.S. Airways, Andy remarked, "We're very pleased that US Airways has selected us as their new provider at Buffalo; this now brings the number of airports under our system wide aircraft deicing agreement to nine."

Note to Editors:
ASIG is a global provider of ground, fuel, cargo and airport facility services to airlines, airports, oil companies and industry partners. The company's 7,500 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 67 airports in North America, Europe and Asia.

ASIG is part of BBA Aviation, PLC, a world leader in the provision of Flight Support and Aftermarket Services and Systems for business aviation, regional airline, military and commercial aviation operators, including FBO services, fueling, ground handling, turbine engine repair and overhaul and aviation components, landing gear and hydraulic systems. BBA has leading positions, well-known and reputable brands and a proven track record of organic and acquisition-led growth. BBA Aviation companies include Signature Flight Support, ASIG, Executive Beechcraft, Ontic, APPH, Dallas Airmotive, Premier Turbines, H&S Aviation, International Turbine Service, Barrett Turbine Engine Company, and International Governor Services.

For more information, please visit www.bbaaviation.com