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dBD Communications supplies PrimeFlight with wireless system

PrimeFlight uses dBD wireless system resizeddBD Communications has been selected by PrimeFlight Aviation Services to provide wireless systems for ground and cargo handling operations across North America.

The relationship started with discussions to improve communications in high-pressure ramp environments with dBD Communications’ system getting deployed in de-icing operations at first.

Building on this success, PrimeFlight has chosen dBD Communications to support pushback, towing and cargo handling operations.

David O’Connell, CEO of dBD Communication said: “Our wireless systems have a proven reputation internationally through adoption at key airport hubs, alongside bespoke support for defence aviation teams. We’re proud to bring that same level of safety, reliability, and efficiency to PrimeFlight’s global operations.”

David LaFay, Senior Director of Operational Excellence at PrimeFlight said: “Working with dBD Communications gives our teams access to communication systems that are proven, reliable, and built for the realities of ground handling. Extending this partnership across North American ensures consistency and confidence for our operations.”

The Minerva platform, a wireless duplex communication designed specifically for the demands of ground handling, is the foundation of dBD Communications’ aviation product family.

From the Minerva platform, operators can select the configuration for their needs, whether it is the Athena developed for two-man operations, or Apollo supporting multiple operators.

ProFlo Industries acquires Garsite and Progress Tank

ProFlo Industries resizedProFlo Industries has acquired aviation refuelling equipment supplier Garsite and portable restroom vacuum equipment supplier Progress Tank in an equity deal.

Progress Tank has manufactured truck-mounted equipment used in the refined fuel, heating oil and liquid waste industries, specialising in vacuum and fuel delivery trucks since 1922.

Garsite was established in 1952, manufacturing and assembling aircraft refuellers and hydrant dispensers for in-to-plane fuelling companies, oil companies, airlines, freight distribution companies and fuel marketers.

Global Aviation Services, doing business as ProFlo Industries is a subsidiary of PrimeFlight Aviation Services, which supplies aircraft refuelling equipment including new and refurbished refuellers, bowsers, hydrant dispensers, hydrant carts, fuelling ladders, fuelling skids, floating suctions, storage systems and aviation fuelling modules.

Dan Bucaro, President and CEO of PrimeFlight Aviation Services, said: “Together, we will be able to deliver a wider range of quality refuelling and ground service equipment, an expanded inventory of stock equipment and parts, faster turnaround times, a larger maintenance network, and added engineering support.”

Teresa Montgomery, Vice President of Garsite, who will remain with the business, said: “The support and resources we will gain from the ProFlo team with their newly expanded manufacturing facility within the free trade zone of Barranquilla, Colombia will allow us to better scale our business and meet global demand.”