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FEBRUARY 2016 AviationPros.com 9 BUSINESS BUZZ David Clark Company Series 9900 Wireless Headset Communication Systems provide clear communication, greater mobility and enhanced effciency for de-icing crews, and a wide variety of ramp and maintenance operations. Rugged components, including wireless gateways, controllers and headsets, allow ground-to-bucket communication, without being tethered to equipment, up to 300 feet from the controller. For more information call 800-298-6235 or visit www.davidclark.com w w w . d a v i d c l a r k . c o m © 2016 David Clark Company Incorporated ® Green headset domes are a David Clark registered trademark. Made In USA Improve ef iciency and productivity for de-icing operations with david clark wireless systems f AviationPros.com/10017163 Dnata Singapore Wins Eight Airline Customers Dnata Singapore has signed eight new airline customers at the Singapore Changi Airport: Myanmar Airways International, Myanmar National Airlines and Bhutan Airlines have ap- pointed dnata as their ground handler while Air New Zealand, Turkish Airlines and China Southern Airlines are using the company as their in-fight caterer. In 2016, dnata will provide technical ramp services to Japan Airlines, and will provide passenger and ramp services for Etihad Airways in Singapore. EPIC adds Konect Aviation to Their FBO Network Konect Aviation Oregon, of McMinnville, OR, was recently named the newest member of the EPIC FBO Network. Konect focuses on scenic tours, private charters and fight training for both ro- tary and fxed wing aircraft. GB Manufacturing Company Completes Par-Kan Purchase GB Manufacturing Company acquired all assets of Par-Kan Company. GB plans to provide additional support to Par- Kan's management team as they work to expand their product offerings. The ac- quisition also positions both companies to continue diversifying their customer and market bases in addition to devel- oping their manufacturing and product capabilities. Liquid Controls acquires Avery-Hardoll product line Liquid Controls LLC (LC) closed the deal for the Avery-Hardoll metering product line in December. Avery- Hardoll is best known for bulk fuid metering and fuid measurement accu- racy. LC plans to use the Avery-Hardoll line to expand their current offerings and has begun coordinating with cus- tomers to re-launch the Avery-Hardoll product line globally. SITA Purchases Type-22 SITA announced the acquisition of Type-22, a self-service bag drop de- velopment frm headquartered in Delft, The Netherlands. The Type-22 properties, including Scan&Fly; and Drop&Fly;, are planned to serve as com- plements of SITA's existing airport IT services. Type-22 will continue operat- ing in The Netherlands and SITA will continue development of and support existing Type-22 products.