RM Ground Services, which was founded by Ricardo Morrison in 2004, operates at more airports in Brazil than any ground handling company and offers passenger and ramp handling as well as cargo services. The company has 2,100 employees, serves over 400 flights a day at 24 airports across the country, and is highly-regarded for the quality of its operations and staff. The company's domestic clients include GOL, AZUL, Avianca and TAM Airlines. RM also provides services to international airlines and major cargo carriers.
"The purchase of RM Ground Services is an important milestone for dnata. This latest acquisition opens the door for dnata to serve one of the world's fastest-growing aviation regions, South America. We look forward to building on the excellent foundations that already exist at RM Ground Services. We have found a great partner and passionate aviation expert in Ricardo Morrison," commented Stewart Angus, dnata's Divisional Senior Vice President of International Airport Operations, on the deal.
Under the terms of the contract, the Recife-based company is to be rebranded to dnata, with Morrison continuing as CEO. All current staff will also remain with the company.
"We are pleased to partner with dnata to bring a new range of services, products and knowledge to our customers in Brazil. Dnata's commitment to service excellence, safety, security and technology will improve not only the experience for our airline customers, but also for the passengers who travel with them. Together, we will enhance the expertise of our staff and the quality of our services to levels that have not been seen before in the region," added Morrison.
The acquisition of RM Ground Services closely follows other recent high profile transactions by dnata, including an investment in ground handling operations in Milan and cargo facilities at Amsterdam Schiphol.
