Group 1: Alaska Airlines and PrimeFlight Aviation Services - Alaska Airlines has selected PrimeFlight Aviation Services to manage cargo operations at London Heathrow International Airport, coinciding with the launch of daily nonstop service from Seattle to London on May 21 [1] - Alaska Airlines will transport cargo in the bellyhold of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, which were acquired through the purchase of Hawaiian Airlines [2] - PrimeFlight will handle loading and unloading of Alaska's aircraft, as well as building and breaking down pallets and receiving ground shipments from freight forwarders [3] Group 2: PrimeFlight's Operations and Growth - PrimeFlight has an established relationship with Alaska Airlines, providing cargo support at multiple airports across the United States [4] - The appointment of PrimeFlight for cargo operations at Heathrow is seen as a significant milestone in the growth of its cargo division, reflecting airlines' confidence in its operational capabilities and service quality [5] - PrimeFlight has expanded its operations in Europe, including ground handling in Italy and acquiring air container maintenance and cabin maintenance businesses at London Heathrow and Frankfurt [5] Group 3: Alliance Ground International Acquisition - Alliance Ground International, the largest American-owned cargo handling agent, has been acquired by Lone Star Funds, which aims to enhance the business and its service offerings [6] - AGI provides cargo, ground, and mail handling services at over 60 airports in the U.S. and Canada, employing more than 12,000 people [6] - Lone Star CEO expressed excitement about partnering with AGI's management to drive growth and investment in the company's capabilities [7]