Sun Ground Services
Sun Ground Services (SGS) is a full-service provider of aircraft ground handling and airport related services. Sun Ground Services serves more than 30 airports in the USA and has about 5.400 employees. Sun Ground Services is owned by the Sun Group.
History
On March 7, 2013 Globe Handling and Sun Group announced that they signed a Letter of Intent creating the basis for continued negotiations between the two companies, aiming at an agreement to transfer full ownership of Sun Ground Services in the USA to Globe Handling. As a first step, both parties intend to establish a joint venture company to which the business and operations of Sun Ground Services will be transferred.
As of September 1, 2013 Sun Ground Services was divided into three divisions, SGS Pacific, SGS Central and SGH Eastern, respectively, in preparation for the planned sale to Globe Handling. At the same time, Globe Handling, in according to the Letter of Intent, have bought 10% shares in each of these three divisions, while negotiations still continue.
In May 2016 Sun Group however, announced its intentions to retain control of the operations at larger US airports.
Major customers
- Air Chinese
- Al Rayyan Airways
- Changi Airlines
- Scandinavian United Shuttle
- Fly'in America