Baltic Ground Services
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Baltic Ground Services is a regional group of aircraft ground handling
companies proving a full range of ground handling and fueling services. It is a part of Avia Solutions Group
. As of 2011, Baltic Ground Services operates in airports of Lithuania
and Poland
.
were acquired and reorganized by LAL investicijų valdymas (now known as Avia Solutions Group). In July 2006, Baltic Ground Services were sold to UAB Finansų spektro investicija. The company was bought back by Avia Solutions from investment company
Invalda in November 2008.
Initially the company operated just in Vilnius International Airport
. Baltic Ground Services briefly operated in Kaunas International Airport (March 2006 – December 2008), and Riga International Airport
(April 2008 – ?). In May 2010, Baltic Ground Services established a subsidiary in Poland with hopes to expand into six largest Polish airports in Warsaw, Kraków
, Wrocław, Gdańsk, Poznan and Katowice
.
The company provides ground handling services to the Small Planet Airlines, Finnair
, Aer Lingus
, LOT
, Brussels Airlines
, Skyways, DHL
and others.
In May 2009 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded Baltic Ground Services the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration. Baltic Ground Services was the first company in Europe and 10th in the world to receive such a certificate.
Baltic Ground Services also received the IATA Fuel Quality Pool (IFQP) recognition indicating that into-plane fueling operations are operated to high quality control and safety standard. The recognition was received in October 2009 after inspection, which was performed on behalf of the airlines members of the IATA Fuel Quality Pool.
Aircraft ground handling
In aviation, aircraft ground handling defines the servicing of an aircraft while it is on the ground and parked at a terminal gate of an airport.-Overview:...
companies proving a full range of ground handling and fueling services. It is a part of Avia Solutions Group
Avia Solutions Group
Avia Solutions Group is a Lithuanian group of aviation-related companies providing infrastructural solutions for airlines, travel business companies and state institutions. It is the largest group of such kind in the Baltic States and one of the largest in Eastern Europe and CIS...
. As of 2011, Baltic Ground Services operates in airports of Lithuania
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
and Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
.
History
Baltic Ground Services was established on September 15, 2005, after state-owned Lithuanian AirlinesFlyLal
FlyLal was the national airline of Lithuania, based in Vilnius. It operated domestic and international scheduled services. Its main base was Vilnius International Airport....
were acquired and reorganized by LAL investicijų valdymas (now known as Avia Solutions Group). In July 2006, Baltic Ground Services were sold to UAB Finansų spektro investicija. The company was bought back by Avia Solutions from investment company
Investment company
An investment company is a company whose main business is holding securities of other companies purely for investment purposes. The investment company invests money on behalf of its shareholders who in turn share in the profits and losses....
Invalda in November 2008.
Initially the company operated just in Vilnius International Airport
Vilnius International Airport
Vilnius International Airport is the largest civil airport in Lithuania. It is located south of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. It began operations in 1944. The old terminal was built in 1954.- History:...
. Baltic Ground Services briefly operated in Kaunas International Airport (March 2006 – December 2008), and Riga International Airport
Riga International Airport
-Cargo airlines:*DHL Express*Inversija*RAF-Avia*Sprintair*TNT NV*Transavibaltika*UPS-Traffic statistics:Riga International Airport is one of three notable airports in Latvia. The other two are Liepāja International Airport and Ventspils Airport. Riga International Airport's biggest air carrier is...
(April 2008 – ?). In May 2010, Baltic Ground Services established a subsidiary in Poland with hopes to expand into six largest Polish airports in Warsaw, Kraków
John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice
-Traffic:Figures in MillionsThe busiest international routes are to London and Dublin.-Getting there:In addition to road access by private car or taxi, other options are:-By train:...
, Wrocław, Gdańsk, Poznan and Katowice
Katowice International Airport
Katowice International Airport is an international airport, located in Pyrzowice, north of center of Katowice, Poland. The airport has third biggest passenger flow in Poland....
.
Business activities
The main directions of activity of Baltic Ground Services are:- Passenger services (passenger check-inCheck-inCheck-in is the process of announcing your arrival at a hotel, airport, sea port or social network service.-Airlines and airports :Check-in desks are found in the majority of commercial airports. Their main function is to take in luggage that passengers wish to, or are required to, place within the...
, boardingBoarding (transport)Boarding is a term to describe the entry of passengers onto a vehicle, usually in public transportation. Boarding starts with entering the vehicle and ends with the seating of each passenger and closure of the doors...
, ground transportationGround transportationGround transportation refers to the public and private movement of people via land vehicles in association with airports.This term can include references to vehicles or infrastructure, such as roads or railways and is often used in connection with airline travel...
, baggage handling, etc.) - Flight ticketAirline ticketAn airline ticket is a document, issued by an airline or a travel agency, to confirm that an individual has purchased a seat on a flight on an aircraft. This document is then used to obtain a boarding pass, at the airport...
sales - Cargo handling
- Aircraft handlingAircraft ground handlingIn aviation, aircraft ground handling defines the servicing of an aircraft while it is on the ground and parked at a terminal gate of an airport.-Overview:...
(aircraft start up, de-icing and anti-icing, moving of aircraft, cleaning and washing of aircraft, etc.) - Aircraft re-fueling
The company provides ground handling services to the Small Planet Airlines, Finnair
Finnair
Finnair Plc is the flag carrier and largest airline of Finland, with its headquarters on the grounds of Helsinki Airport in Vantaa, Finland, and its main hub at Helsinki Airport. Finnair and its subsidiaries dominate both the domestic and international air travel markets in Finland. The largest...
, Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus Group Plc is the flag carrier of Ireland. It operates a fleet of Airbus aircraft serving Europe and North America. It is Ireland's oldest extant airline, and its second largest after low-cost rival Ryanair...
, LOT
Lot
Lot or lots may refer to:*Lot , a unit of weight used in many European countries since Middle Ages until the beginning of the 20th century*Lot, a set of goods, together for sale in an auction; or a quantity of a financial instrument...
, Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines is a flag carrier airline headquartered in the b.house on the grounds of Brussels Airport and in Diegem, Machelen, Belgium and a subsidiary of Lufthansa. It is the largest airline based in Belgium, operating to over 65 destinations in 20 European countries as well as long-haul...
, Skyways, DHL
DHL
DHL Express is a division of the German logistics company Deutsche Post providing international express mail services. DHL is a world market leader in sea and air mail....
and others.
Certification
On December 18, 2007, Bureu Veritas Certification issued a certificate for Baltic Ground Services, which shows that the company management corresponds to ISO 9001:2000 / LST EN ISO 9001:2001 standard.In May 2009 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded Baltic Ground Services the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration. Baltic Ground Services was the first company in Europe and 10th in the world to receive such a certificate.
Baltic Ground Services also received the IATA Fuel Quality Pool (IFQP) recognition indicating that into-plane fueling operations are operated to high quality control and safety standard. The recognition was received in October 2009 after inspection, which was performed on behalf of the airlines members of the IATA Fuel Quality Pool.