Jetstar Asia and Valuair Appoint Sats and Siaec As Ground Handlers
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JETSTAR ASIA AND VALUAIR APPOINT SATS AND SIAEC AS GROUND HANDLERS Singapore, 22 May 2006 – Jetstar Asia and Valuair today announced that they have appointed Singapore Airport Terminal Services Limited (SATS) and SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) as their service providers at Singapore Changi Airport for a 5-year term. SATS and SIAEC, the current service providers for Jetstar Asia, will continue to provide traffic handling (comprising passenger and baggage services, aircraft loading/unloading and cargo services) and technical ramp handling respectively for Jetstar Asia flights. In addition, SATS and SIAEC will take over traffic handling and technical ramp handling for Valuair flights. CEO of Orangestar, the holding company of Jetstar Asia and Valuair, Ms Chong Phit Lian said, “SATS and SIAEC have proven to be invaluable partners. Their flexibility to adapt to our requirements and commitment to maintaining our service standards have impressed us. This arrangement has served us well so far and we are happy to continue our relationship with both companies.” President & CEO, SATS, Mr Ng Chin Hwee, said: “We are proud and pleased to continue our association with Jetstar Asia for a further five years and will do our best to provide them with the optimum level of service and product quality. At the same time, we welcome Valuair as a ground handling client and promise them that we will do our utmost in providing superior handling of their flights.” President & CEO, SIAEC, Mr William Tan, said: “SIAEC has been providing technical ramp handling services to Jetstar Asia since its launch in 2004. We are therefore delighted that the airline is affirming the quality and cost-competitiveness of our services by extending our contract for a further five years. We also welcome Valuair to our international customer fold of more than 60 airlines. With our large client base, we will be able to help Jetstar Asia and Valuair seek higher fleet operating efficiencies and lower costs. About Jetstar Asia Jetstar Asia is a Singapore-based airline that currently flies to multiple destinations within five hours of Singapore. The regional network includes India (Bangalore), Cambodia (Siem Reap, Phnom Penh), Thailand (Bangkok, Phuket), Hong Kong, Philippines (Manila), Myanmar (Yangon) and Taiwan (Taipei). It is a majority Singapore-owned company, with a significant Qantas shareholding, ensuring the highest standards of operational excellence and safety standards, while delivering real value to customers. For more information on Jetstar Asia, please visit www.jetstarasia.com or contact: Debbie Woon Tel : (65) 6318 0943 Head, Regional Marketing Jetstar Asia [email protected] Loh Jee Fang Tel : (65 ) 6318 0865 Marketing Manager Jetstar Asia [email protected] About Singapore Airport Terminal Services Limited (“SATS”) The Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS) Group is the leading provider of integrated ground handling and airline catering services at Singapore Changi Airport. SATS’ network of ground handling and airline catering operations spans more than 20 airports in the Asia Pacific region. SATS’ services include airfreight handling, airline catering, passenger services, baggage handling, ramp handling, aviation security and airline linen laundry. SATS, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information on SATS, please visit www.sats.com.sg or contact: Mah Tze Chiang Tel : (65) 6541 8200 Investor Relations Manager Singapore Airport Terminal Services Limited [email protected] About SIA Engineering Company Limited (“SIAEC”) SIA Engineering Company is a major provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services in Asia Pacific. The company has a client base of more than 80 international carriers and aerospace equipment manufacturers. It provides line maintenance services at Singapore Changi Airport for more than 60 international carriers, as well as airframe and component overhaul on some of the most advanced and widely used commercial aircraft in the world. 19 joint ventures with original equipment manufacturers and airlines in Singapore, Ireland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines and Indonesia increase the depth and breadth of the company’s comprehensive service offerings. The combined revenue of the group’s joint ventures is approximately S$1.7 billion in FY2005/2006, with 73 percent coming from non-Singapore Airlines (SIA) customers. SIAEC has approvals from 23 national aviation regulatory authorities to provide MRO services for aircraft registered in the U.S., Europe, and Japan, among others. For more information on SIAEC, please visit www.siaec.com.sg Chia Peck Yong Tel : (65) 6541 5134 Senior Manager Public Affairs SIA Engineering Company Limited [email protected] .