--- title: ASIG acquires gategroup's de-icing, aircraft washing and cabin cleaning at London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports expanding its portfolio of services and adding new customers description: Latest News View All ASIG acquires gategroup's de-icing, aircraft washing and cabin cleaning at London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports expanding its p --- [Skip to content](https://articles.signatureflight.com/blog/about/newsroom/details/2013/12/13/asig-acquires-gategroups-de-icing-aircraft-washing-and-cabin-cleaning-at-london-heathrow-and-london-gatwick-airports-expanding-its-portf#main-content) [Loyalty **Sign In**](https://loyalty.signatureflight.com/#login) [![SignatureAviation_Logo_Horizontal_Altitude-1](https://articles.signatureflight.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SignatureAviation_Logo_Horizontal_Altitude-1.png?width=175&name=SignatureAviation_Logo_Horizontal_Altitude-1.png)](https://signatureflight.com/) - Locations - [United States](https://signatureflight.com/locations?region=us) - [Canada](https://signatureflight.com/locations?region=can) - [Caribbean](https://signatureflight.com/locations?region=caribbean) - [Latin America](https://signatureflight.com/locations?region=americas) - [Europe](https://signatureflight.com/locations?region=eu) - [Africa](https://signatureflight.com/locations?region=africa) - [Asia](https://signatureflight.com/locations?region=asia) - Programs - [Aviation Credit Card](https://signatureflight.com/programs/credit-card) - [Signature TailWins® Pilot Rewards](https://signatureflight.com/programs/signature-tailwins) - [Signature Status® Operator Program](https://signatureflight.com/programs/signature-status) - [Signature Select® for FBO Owners](https://signatureflight.com/programs/signature-select) - [BLUESky for General Aviation](https://signatureflight.com/programs/BLUESky-for-general-aviation) - [National® Car Rental](https://signatureflight.com/programs/national-car-rental) - [DASSP DCA Access Program](https://signatureflight.com/programs/dassp-dca-access-program) - Services - [Sustainable Aviation Fuel](https://signatureflight.com/services/sustainable-aviation-fuel) - [Custom Sales Solutions](https://signatureflight.com/services/custom-solutions) - [TECHNICAir Aircraft Maintenance](https://signatureflight.com/services/technicair) - [Signature ELITE Class](https://signatureflight.com/services/signature-elite-class) - [Aviation Real Estate](https://signatureflight.com/services/aviation-real-estate) - About - [About Us](https://signatureflight.com/about/about) - [Newsroom](https://signatureflight.com/about/newsroom) - [Sustainability Commitment](https://signatureflight.com/about/sustainability-commitment) - [Leadership](https://signatureflight.com/about/leadership) - Events - [TAC Air is Now Signature](https://signatureflight-19537630.hs-sites.com/tac-air-is-now-signature-flight-support) - [2022 NBAA-BACE](https://signatureflight-19537630.hs-sites.com/nbaa-2022) - Careers - [Careers Home](https://signatureflight.com/careers) - [Featured Roles](https://signatureflight.com/careers/featured-roles) - [Career Resources](https://signatureflight.com/careers/career-resources) - [Career Growth](https://signatureflight.com/careers/career-growth) - [Our Culture](https://signatureflight.com/careers/our-culture) - [Signature Benefits](https://signatureflight.com/careers/signature-benefits) [Sign In](https://loyalty.signatureflight.com/#login) - Locations - [United States](https://signatureflight.com/locations?region=us) - [Canada](https://signatureflight.com/locations?region=can) - [Caribbean](https://signatureflight.com/locations?region=caribbean) - [Latin America](https://signatureflight.com/locations?region=americas) - [Europe](https://signatureflight.com/locations?region=eu) - [Africa](https://signatureflight.com/locations?region=africa) - [Asia](https://signatureflight.com/locations?region=asia) - Programs - [Aviation Credit Card](https://signatureflight.com/programs/credit-card) - [Signature TailWins® Pilot Rewards](https://signatureflight.com/programs/signature-tailwins) - [Signature Status® Operator Program](https://signatureflight.com/programs/signature-status) - [Signature Select® for FBO Owners](https://signatureflight.com/programs/signature-select) - [BLUESky for General Aviation](https://signatureflight.com/programs/BLUESky-for-general-aviation) - [National® Car Rental](https://signatureflight.com/programs/national-car-rental) - [DASSP DCA Access Program](https://signatureflight.com/programs/dassp-dca-access-program) - Services - [Sustainable Aviation Fuel](https://signatureflight.com/services/sustainable-aviation-fuel) - [Custom Sales Solutions](https://signatureflight.com/services/custom-solutions) - [TECHNICAir Aircraft Maintenance](https://signatureflight.com/services/technicair) - [Signature ELITE Class](https://signatureflight.com/services/signature-elite-class) - [Aviation Real Estate](https://signatureflight.com/services/aviation-real-estate) - About - [About Us](https://signatureflight.com/about/about) - [Newsroom](https://signatureflight.com/about/newsroom) - [Sustainability Commitment](https://signatureflight.com/about/sustainability-commitment) - [Leadership](https://signatureflight.com/about/leadership) - Events - [TAC Air is Now Signature](https://signatureflight-19537630.hs-sites.com/tac-air-is-now-signature-flight-support) - [2022 NBAA-BACE](https://signatureflight-19537630.hs-sites.com/nbaa-2022) - Careers - [Careers Home](https://signatureflight.com/careers) - [Featured Roles](https://signatureflight.com/careers/featured-roles) - [Career Resources](https://signatureflight.com/careers/career-resources) - [Career Growth](https://signatureflight.com/careers/career-growth) - [Our Culture](https://signatureflight.com/careers/our-culture) - [Signature Benefits](https://signatureflight.com/careers/signature-benefits) - [Sitemap](https://signatureflight.com/sitemap) - [Search](https://signatureflight.com/search-results) ![design on left](https://articles.signatureflight.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NB/blog-post-left-design.png?width=206&name=blog-post-left-design.png) ![design on right](https://articles.signatureflight.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NB/blog-post-right-design-2.png?width=206&name=blog-post-right-design-2.png) 2 Min Read # ASIG acquires gategroup's de-icing, aircraft washing and cabin cleaning at London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports expanding its portfolio of services and adding new customers BY [Admin](https://articles.signatureflight.com/blog/author/admin) Share ## Latest News [View All](https://articles.signatureflight.com/about/newsroom/all-news) ### ASIG acquires gategroup's de-icing, aircraft washing and cabin cleaning at London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports expanding its portfolio of services and adding new customers Dec 13, 2013 ASIG®, an industry leader in aviation services, announced today that it has acquired the assets of gategroup’s aircraft cabin cleaning, de-icing and aircraft exterior washing business at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and de-icing and aircraft exterior washing at London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Aircraft exterior washing is a new line of business for ASIG at these airports.   ASIG will be supported by sister company, Signature Flight Support, in operating the newly acquired businesses.  ASIG will operate the businesses at London Heathrow Airport, while ASIG, supported by Signature Flight Support, will offer de-icing and aircraft washing services at London Gatwick Airport.   Pat Pearse, Managing Director for BBA Aviation’s EMEA Flight Support Division commented on the acquisitions, “ASIG and Signature Flight Support are recognised globally as premium providers of flight support services. These acquisitions expand our efforts to provide our customers with world-class flight support services around the world.  We look forward to welcoming the staff to the BBA Aviation family.”   This acquisition adds 19 new airline customers to ASIG’s existing customer portfolio. Both ASIG and Signature Flight Support are established in the United Kingdom with facilities serving most of the major airports in the region.  ASIG is currently the sole provider of aircraft cleaning services for the Airbus A380 in the United Kingdom.    Notes to Editors: ASIG (Aircraft Service International Group®) is a global provider of ground, fuel and airport facility services to airlines, airports, oil companies and industry partners. ASIG’s 8,000 highly qualified aviation service professionals safely handle millions of flights annually. ASIG offers flexible, comprehensive service solutions that deliver value and quality across a network of 83 airports in North America, Central America, Europe and Asia. ## Related Posts #### [2 Min Read ASIG acquires gategroup's de-icing, aircraft washing and cabin cleaning at London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports expanding its portfolio of services and adding new customers Latest News View All Continue Reading](https://articles.signatureflight.com/blog/about/newsroom/all-news/2013/2013/12/13/asig-acquires-gategroups-de-icing-aircraft-washing-and-cabin-cleaning-at-london-heathrow-and-london-gatwick-airports-expanding-its) #### [2 Min Read Signature to handle helicopter traffic into London Gatwick onto the HAP for first time since 2001. Gatwick HAP (Helicopter Aiming Point) reopened after 12 year absence. Latest News View All Continue Reading](https://articles.signatureflight.com/blog/about/newsroom/all-news/2013/2013/05/03/signature-to-handle-helicopter-traffic-into-london-gatwick-onto-the-hap-for-first-time-since-2001.-gatwick-hap-helicopter-aiming-p) #### [2 Min Read Signature to handle helicopter traffic into London Gatwick onto the HAP for first time since 2001. Gatwick HAP (Helicopter Aiming Point) reopened after 12 year absence. Latest News View All Continue Reading](https://articles.signatureflight.com/blog/about/newsroom/details/2013/05/03/signature-to-handle-helicopter-traffic-into-london-gatwick-onto-the-hap-for-first-time-since-2001.-gatwick-hap-helicopter-aiming-point-r) ## Subscribe to Our Blog - [Locations](https://signatureflight.com/locations) - [United States](https://signatureflight.com/locations?region=us) - [Canada](https://signatureflight.com/locations?region=can) - [Europe](https://signatureflight.com/locations?region=eu) - [Asia](https://signatureflight.com/locations?region=asia) - [Africa](https://signatureflight.com/locations?region=africa) - [Latin America](https://signatureflight.com/locations?region=americas) - [Caribbean](https://signatureflight.com/locations?region=caribbean) - [Government / Military](https://signatureflight.com/locations?region=gov) - Programs - [Signature TailWins](https://signatureflight.com/programs/signature-tailwins) - [Signature Status](https://signatureflight.com/programs/signature-status) - [Signature Select](https://signatureflight.com/programs/signature-select) - [Aviation Card](https://signatureflight.com/programs/credit-card) - [National Car Rental](https://signatureflight.com/programs/national-car-rental) - [DASSP DCA Access Program](https://signatureflight.com/programs/dassp-dca-access-program) - Services - [Maintenance](https://signatureflight.com/services/technicair) - [ELITE Class](https://signatureflight.com/services/signature-elite-class) - [Real Estate](https://signatureflight.com/services/aviation-real-estate) - [General Aviation](https://signatureflight.com/programs/BLUESky-for-general-aviation) - [Hotel Reservations](https://loyalty.signatureflight.com/) - About - [About Us](https://signatureflight.com/about/about) - [Newsroom](https://signatureflight.com/about/newsroom) - [Signature Renew](https://signatureflight.com/about/sustainability-commitment) - [Leadership](https://signatureflight.com/about/leadership) - [Employment](https://signatureflight.com/careers) - [Open Positions](https://jobs.signatureaviation.com/) - - [Terms & Conditions](https://signatureflight.com/policies-terms-and-conditions) - [Privacy Policy & Cookie Notice](https://www.signatureaviation.com/privacy-policy-and-cookie-notification) - [Handling Charge Policy](https://signatureflight.com/policies-terms-and-conditions/handling-charge-policy) - [Modern Slavery Statement](https://signatureflight.com/policies-terms-and-conditions/signature-aviation-bba-aviation-disclosures/signature-aviation-ethics) - [Sitemap](https://signatureflight.com/sitemap) - [Contact Corporate Office](https://signatureflight.com/contact-us) [![Sig_logo_White](https://articles.signatureflight.com/hubfs/Sig_logo_White.svg)](https://signatureflight.com/) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Admin", "url" : "https://articles.signatureflight.com/blog/author/admin" }, "dateModified" : "2023-02-02T17:10:39.796Z", "datePublished" : "2013-12-13T05:00:00.000Z", "headline" : "ASIG acquires gategroup's de-icing, aircraft washing and cabin cleaning at London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports expanding its portfolio of services and adding new customers", "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://articles.signatureflight.com/blog/about/newsroom/details/2013/12/13/asig-acquires-gategroups-de-icing-aircraft-washing-and-cabin-cleaning-at-london-heathrow-and-london-gatwick-airports-expanding-its-portf", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://articles.signatureflight.com/hubfs/SignatureAviation_Logo_Horizontal_Runway%20(1)-1.png" }, "name" : "Signature Flight Support" } } ```