18 February 2020: As a part of Universal's expansion plan, Universal Aviation and Cayman Dispatch Service (CDS) have entered into a strategic partnership. Universal Aviation will now be a part of CDS's growing global network of 50 locations in 25 countries.
"The Cayman Islands is experiencing record growth in travellers, via both airlines and business jets," said Adolfo Aragon, Sr. Vice President, Universal Aviation. "The addition of a new location in the Cayman Islands with a partner with a great track record in the country like CDS enhances our ability to provide our clients with a consistent level of service that meets the growing demand."
"We are very proud to bring the internationally recognized brand of Universal to the Cayman Islands," said Jonathan Ebanks, Deputy Director, CDS. "We look forward to beginning our exciting work with Universal, the airport, and the Government of the Cayman Islands, to address the growing demand of business aviation in the country."
Based in Owen Roberts International Airport (MWCR) in Grand Cayman, CDS is a leading ground handling company providing both over and under-wing services to the main airlines, for more than 25 years, with a team of 120 people, and a wide range of equipment.
CDS has cleared the service excellence norms of Universal Aviation certification for ground handling quality, training, safety, consistency, customer service, and regulatory compliance-including compliance with international law such as the Foreign and Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and UK Bribery Act.
The addition of the Cayman Islands expands the Universal Aviation network to 20 locations in the Latin America and Caribbean region. Universal Aviation also has 18 locations in the Europe, Middle East and Africa Region, and 17 locations in the Asia-Pacific.