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Universal Aviation Enters Portugal and Cape Verde with Safeport Partnership

Strategic co-branding agreement bolsters ground support network

By Jessica Reed • Writer & Editor

October 24, 2024

Universal Aviation, the ground support division of Universal Weather and Aviation, is joining forces with Portuguese ground handling services provider Safeport to expand its footprint into Portugal and Cape Verde, the Houston-based company announced on October 21 at NBAA-BACE. This partnership bolsters Universal Aviation's ground support network and strategically positions it for Atlantic crossings.

The collaboration will see Safeport’s six locations co-branded under the Universal Aviation name. Safeport has facilities at five airports in Portugal—Humberto Delgado Airport (LPPT), Lisbon Cascais-Tejo Regional Airport (LPCS), Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (LPPR), Beja Airport (LPBJ), and Faro International Airport (LPFR)—and one in Cape Verde at Amílcar Cabral International Airport, also known as Sal International Airport (GVAC). Sal Island, a key tech stop on transatlantic routes, further strengthens the logistical support for business aviation operators.

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