LONDON: August 11, 2018. ATC Aviation and Pacific Feeder Services (PFS) have partnered up to provide improved services in the South American market. The deal has been negotiated over the past three years and was signed in Santiago de Chile by Ingo Zimmer, CEO ATC Aviation Services and Mark Thiermann, managing director GrupoPFS.

The acquisition is expected to combine the strengths of both companies, increase global presence and create a robust portfolio that can benefit from growth trend over the long term.

Thiermann commented: “PFS and ATC are now one combined company in South America. We will direct all our efforts towards ensuring that our customers will benefit from our new group. With global reach and top local expertise, we are in a good position when it comes to supporting our partner airlines’ growth”.

ATC CEO Ingo Zimmer added: “Together we will achieve strong and complementary positions in South America’s key export markets, creating a broader and more balanced portfolio. This purchase is a further step to complete our mission to become the world-leading cargo GSSA.”

Airlines represented by ATC Aviation Services / Pacific Feeder Services in South America are: Aeromexico, Aerolineas Argentinas, American Airlines, CAL Cargo Airlines, Cargolux Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, GOL Linhas Aereas, Silkway, Korean Air, Peruvian Airlines, Tame Airlines. Saudia Cargo, Royal Air Maroc and Solar Cargo.