via AIN Online
World Kinect has announced plans to acquire Universal Weather and Aviation’s trip-support business in a major move within the business aviation services sector. Universal’s trip-support division provides global flight planning, logistics, and ground handling coordination for operators worldwide. By purchasing this part of Universal’s operations, World Kinect will significantly expand its service portfolio beyond fuel supply into end-to-end trip management. Company officials said the acquisition will align World Kinect’s fuel expertise with Universal’s international support network, offering customers a more comprehensive range of services and resources.
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iFlightPlanner Comment:
This acquisition does not directly affect iFlightPlanner’s airport or FBO data. However, as World Kinect expands into trip-support services, iFlightPlanner will monitor for potential downstream impacts on fuel pricing, logistics, and service access at airports around the world.
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