SafeSkys, part of the Air Partner group, has
been awarded the contract for provision of Airfield Wildlife Control Services
for the Royal Air Force in Scotland at RAF Lossiemouth, RLG Kinloss and RAF
Leuchars.
The three-year contract will commence 1 April
2018, with the option of a two-year extension.
SafeSkys is a valued provider to the RAF,
having supplied services at every one of its airfields in the UK. At present, it
also holds contracts with RAF Brize Norton, RAF Benson and RAF Northolt in the
Southern Region, and RAF Valley, RAF Mona and RAF Shawbury in the Western
Region.
Mark Briffa,
CEO at Air Partner, said: “SafeSkys has had a long and successful working
relationship with the RAF for many years and we are delighted to secure this
valuable contract and extend that relationship further. Our Consulting &
Training pipeline for the year ahead is strong, and we continue to examine new
and existing opportunities across the division. SafeSkys is already proving to
be a valuable asset to the Air Partner group.”
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SafeSkys was acquired by Air Partner in
September 2017 and sits within its Consulting & Training division. It is one of
the global leaders in Wildlife Hazard Management & Wildlife Control Services,
with experience and expertise built up over 24 years serving the needs of civil
and military customers.
SafeSkys’ airport wildlife control services
and standards are recognised by the UK CAA and are among the best in the world.
The company delivers a range of services, including ICAO 13km Surveys and
Wildlife Hazard Management Plans (“WHMP”), reports necessary for international
airports to comply with regulations, and advice on preventative measures to
control future bird strikes and other wildlife risks.
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