PrimeFlight Aviation Services acquired GAT Airline Ground Support to expand its ground handling network.
Georgia-based GAT had approximately 6,000 employees and operated at nearly 70 airports across North America, providing ground handling, cargo handling and catering services.
Following the acquisition, Texas-based PrimeFlight operated at more than 250 airports and service locations across six continents. Its services include ground and cargo handling, fuelling, aircraft support, ground equipment maintenance, de-icing, passenger services, cleaning and terminal services.
PrimeFlight chief operating officer Charlotte Cheatham said the acquisition would expand its airport coverage and strengthen relationships with airline partners. GAT chief executive Mike Hough said joining the larger group would support its employees, customers and future growth.
PrimeFlight planned to retain the Sky Café catering brand. GAT’s other operations and branding were due to be integrated into PrimeFlight in the following months.
The acquisition followed PrimeFlight’s purchase of StratAir cargo handling operations at Miami, Richmond and San Juan in 2025.