Baines Simmons and Redline secure new contracts as recovery continues in Safety & Security division

Air Partner, the global aviation services group, is seeing momentum build in its Safety & Security
division, with both Baines Simmons and Redline continuing to secure new business wins.
Aviation safety and fatigue risk management consultancy Baines Simmons has been awarded a
contract by Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac), the UK’s largest ferry operator in terms of ships and
destinations served, to implement a “Just Culture” programme to build on its excellent safety record,
ensuring open and honest safety reporting and increased staff engagement. The consultancy work is
contracted to be delivered over a 12-month period and follows on from Baines Simmons’ previous
appointment by CalMac in 2019 to deliver a “Just Culture” diagnostic, workshop and bespoke training.
Meanwhile, Redline, a leading provider of global security solutions, has won a new contract with London
Gatwick Airport and agreed a 12-month contract extension with Manchester Airports Group, both for
the provision of a quality assurance covert testing programme. Redline is seeing good demand from
airports as they continue to ramp up activity, having already secured business wins with Doncaster
Sheffield Airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Edinburgh Airport and Teesside International Airport
in the current financial year.
Mark Briffa, Group CEO of Air Partner plc, commented: “The pandemic significantly impacted our
Safety & Security activities and we are delighted that the division is now experiencing continued
recovery and growing momentum, as evidenced by these new business wins for both Baines Simmons
and Redline. The work with CalMac highlights the demand for Baines Simmons’ expertise beyond the
aviation industry, demonstrating the reach of our offering.”
Paul Mason, Managing Director of Air Partner’s Safety & Security division, added: “We are very
pleased to see that Baines Simmons and Redline’s services are increasingly in demand. It is an
indication of the quality of our offering and customer service that we have been able to secure a contract
with the UK’s largest ferry operator, as well as a significant number of international airports. We are
confident this demand will continue to grow, and we look forward to working with our new and existing
customers to support their safety and security requirements.”
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Enquiries:
TB Cardew (PR Advisor to Air Partner) 020 7002 1080
Tom Allison 07789 998 020
Alycia MacAskill 07876 222 703
About Air Partner:
Founded in 1961, Air Partner is a global aviation services group providing aircraft charter and aviation
safety & security solutions to industry, commerce, governments and private individuals, across civil and
military organisations. The Group has two divisions: Air Partner Charter, comprising Group Charter,
Private Jets, Freight and Specialist Services; and Air Partner Safety & Security, which comprises Baines
Simmons, an aviation safety management and fatigue risk management consultancy, Redline Assured
Security, a leading provider of global security solutions, and Managed Services, which includes Kenyon
International Emergency Services, a world leader in emergency planning and incident response.
Air Partner has 18 locations across four continents, with its headquarters located alongside Gatwick
airport in the UK. The group employs around 450 professionals globally and operates 24/7. Air Partner
is listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIR) and is the only publicly listed air charter broker and
aviation safety & security consultancy. It is ISO 9001:2015 compliant for commercial airline and private
jet solutions worldwide. More information is available on the Company’s website
www.airpartnergroup.com