Menzies Aviation, the Scottish company that provides aviation services as ground, air cargo, and fueling services, has recently acquired a controlling stake in Agunsa Aviation Services.

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By this trade, Menzies will be providing full ground and air cargo handling services in the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

Agunsa Aviation Services was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Agencias Universales S.A., a Chilean business in shipping logistics, and in more recent years in aviation.

Agunsa provides full ground handling and air cargo handling services to at the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

These services are provided to several major international airlines, including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Qatar Airways.

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It also operates a 110 thousand square foot on airport cargo warehouse, with the unique ability at Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport to handle a combination of import cargo, export cargo and courier products.

According to a press release, this new Chilean business will complement Menzies’ existing operations in Latin America.

Menzies has a presence in five other countries in Central and South America: Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Guatemala.

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About Menzies

«People. Passion. Pride.  These are the values that have driven our team since 1833.   Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 200 locations in 38 countries, across six continents. But at the heart of our business is our people.  Whether serving our clients landside or airside, above or below the wing, our teams are agile, dedicated, and eager to help. Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do. We have a duty of care to look after each other, our customers and their customers. And we care about the communities in which we operate. We understand that what we do makes a difference at many levels.  Our services help keep people moving with everyone playing their part, delivering with precision, round the clock, every minute of every day.  In this we take immense pride, and it strengthens our determination to deliver».