Eagle Aviation has purchased the business and assets of Groundcare Solutions (UK), a London-based handling agent that repatriates more than 1,000 bags a day - crucially covering the majority of airline contracts at Heathrow.
The acquisition secures 80 jobs - taking the Bathgate-headquartered firm’s headcount to beyond 200 - with plans to continue growth through new hires across the network, in both London and Scotland.
Eagle's operations manager Samuel Milne said: “Groundcare Solutions shares our commitment to customer experience and service, while understanding how frustrating problems with luggage can be.