Menzies Aviation Finalizes G2 Secure Staff Acquisition to Expand U.S. Footprint

Menzies Aviation has closed its $305 million acquisition of G2 Secure Staff, finalizing the deal on August 26, 2025. With the acquisition complete and rebranding underway, the company now reports operations at 350 airports across 65 countries with a 65,000-person workforce, reinforcing its claim as the world’s largest aviation services provider by countries, airports, and aircraft turns.

The acquisition doubles Menzies Aviation’s U.S. footprint to 110+ locations and expands service to more than 120 airports in the United States, including major hubs in Atlanta (ATL), Los Angeles (LAX), and Denver (DEN).

Deal terms and financial outlook

• Upfront deal value: $305 million
• Deferred consideration: $10 million payable in 2026, tied to performance targets
• Revenue outlook: Group revenue is projected to rise by about 20%, pushing total revenue above $3.1 billion (based on FY2024)

Company leaders describe the acquisition as a long-term plan to meet airline demand for a broader, integrated service platform at more sites. G2 Secure Staff’s passenger assistance, cabin cleaning, ground handling, and cargo strengths are being folded into Menzies’ ground, air cargo, and fuel services—giving airline customers a single provider across more airports.

Leadership, integration, and workforce impact

• Executive Chairman Hassan El-Houry called the transaction a “strategic long-term investment and significant milestone in our global growth journey,” noting airlines want wider coverage and consistent standards.
• John Redmond, Executive Vice President Americas, will oversee the U.S. integration and bring G2 Secure Staff’s senior managers into Menzies’ regional team.
• A structured transition plan is in place to maintain operational continuity for employees, customers, and airport partners.
• As of August 28, 2025, the company reports no layoffs related to the integration.

Menzies Aviation, part of Agility Global, says G2 Secure Staff will be fully rebranded under the Menzies name, with integration milestones continuing through 2026. The company entered the U.S. market in 2000 and has grown its U.S. presence steadily over 25 years. G2 Secure Staff, founded in 2005, is known for passenger-facing services at major airline hubs.

Labor, immigration, and local contracting implications

For U.S. airport workers and jobseekers, the takeover signals:

• Hiring at more stations and local recruitment drives to meet expanded demand
• New training and safety/security procedure alignment across sites
• Updated onboarding steps, uniforms, IDs, and safety refreshers for employees moving into the rebranded network

Airports and contractors must also follow federal employment-authorization rules for all new hires. That includes verification through Form I-9 during onboarding.

Important official references (provided for context):
– Form I-9 — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
– Form I-765 — Employment Authorization Document (for workers who present an EAD)
– Form I-129 — Temporary non-agricultural worker petitions (used in some seasonal markets)

Note: The company has outlined a broad recruitment and training plan but has not detailed the visa composition across locations.

Local compliance example

• At Miami International Airport, Menzies is required to subcontract at least 20% of services to certified minority-owned local businesses. This supports local jobs and compliance goals while preserving local ownership and hiring pipelines.

Operational and customer-service effects

The combined network aims to bring:

• Consistent standards and reporting across multiple hubs—helpful to airlines that previously used Menzies at one hub and G2 at another
• Reduced handoffs and improved recovery from weather events or schedule disruptions due to a single-provider model
• Faster deployment of staff and equipment during irregular operations (for example, transferring teams between Menzies stations during snow events)

G2 Secure Staff’s strengths in labor-intensive, passenger-facing work (wheelchair assistance, cabin cleaning) are being integrated into Menzies’ broader ground and cargo operations. This should allow station leaders to coordinate staff across tasks, reduce gaps between flights, and improve on-time performance.

Market structure and strategic implications

Industry analysts view the acquisition as a significant consolidation step in airport services, with benefits such as:

• Consistent training and stronger safety programs across dozens of stations
• Quicker equipment upgrades and more robust backup options for airlines during staffing shortages or ramp congestion
• Enhanced bargaining position in multi-station contract bids

Key strategic points:
– The enlarged U.S. network gives Menzies greater leverage when airlines bid multi-station contracts.
– Cross-selling opportunities (e.g., cargo clients adopting cabin cleaning, or G2 clients adding fueling/ramp services) underpin the projected revenue uplift.
– The $10 million deferred consideration in 2026 functions as a measurable goalpost tied to integration performance.

Quick facts and key data

What this means for workers and communities

• Near-term focus: steady transitions, training, and continuity. G2’s leadership and operational teams are joining Menzies to support station-level consistency.
• Workers should: keep identity and work-authorization documents current, respond promptly to HR requests, and plan for station-level training aligned with new procedures.
• Community impacts: minority-owned subcontractor requirements (e.g., Miami) help sustain local businesses while raising training and safety standards for subcontracted staff.

Where to find more information

• Company statements and media contacts: https://wearemenzies.com and https://menziesaviation.com
• Federal hiring compliance: Form I-9
• Work-permit renewal info: Form I-765
• Employer petition info for temporary workers: Form I-129

The combined Menzies–G2 operation becomes the largest independent aviation services provider in the U.S. market. While rebranding, training, and systems work will continue through 2026, the immediate effect is clearer coverage, broader services, and a single-provider option for airlines seeking scale and consistent standards across more locations.