Lesma Handling Group of Spain Switches to ARINC's AviNet^® Network Service

Annapolis, Maryland—In competitive bidding, ARINC Incorporated has been awarded the Type B networking contract of Lesma Handling Group, Spain’s fastest-growing aviation ground handling company.

Founded in 2002, Lesma currently provides efficient passenger processing and ground handling services for more than 25 airlines at 14 Spanish airports. 

“We selected ARINC’s AviNet^® networking proposal as the most cost-effective solution for us,” stated Miguel Oanta, Lesma Group IT Manager. “Their Type B message products are flexible and will meet our specific needs, while their fixed-fee charging practice makes billing quite transparent. This will allow us to budget more easily for operating expenses.”

ARINC has already deployed AviNet Type B at Lesma’s headquarters at Barcelona Girona airport. Service for the 13 other locations is scheduled for installation by October.

“Despite being relatively new in the ground handling industry, the Lesma Handling Group has a variety of advanced operational requirements,” stated Dave Poltorak, Vice President & Managing Director, ARINC EMEA. “We were able to develop a custom proposal to meet their networking needs at a very favorable price.”

The Lesma Group makes extensive use of Type B connectivity to exchange operational information on flight plans, landing delays, baggage, ticketing and passenger handling. Communications can consist of Telex, fax, e-mails, or standard Type B messages.

AviNet Type B message service is cost-effective and highly reliable, with guaranteed delivery for mission-critical aviation business communications. Built-in protocol translation allows AviNet users to enjoy transparent Type B connectivity with trading partners who use either legacy or modern communications systems. Versatile access products provide users with simplified entry and handling of different types of messages.

The Lesma Handling Group operates from 14 Spanish airports, offering full handling services (passengers, ramp, cargo, representation and supervision) at Girona and Reus airports, and front-of-house services and airline representation at Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Sevilla, Tenerife Sur, Murcia, Valladolid, Santander, Zaragoza, Jerez, Granada, Santiago de Compostela and Ibiza. In 2008, Lesma handled almost 42,000 flights and provided services to approximately 11 million passengers. For more information, visit the web site at www.lesmahandling.com.

ARINC Incorporated, a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group, provides communications, engineering and integration solutions for commercial, defense and government customers worldwide. Headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland with regional headquarters in London and Singapore, ARINC is ISO 9001:2008 certified.

Release: 09-098

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