News / Exclusive: Bansard in talks to acquire ASL Airlines France

French forwarder Bansard is in talks to acquire ASL Airlines France, according to sources in France close to the deal. 

ASL France, part of Ireland-headquartered ASL Aviation Holdings, was acquired by European fund manager Star Capital Partnership in a deal which closed this month. 

Paul Gough, managing partner of Star Capital, said at the time: “We will immediately focus on supporting ASL in its mission to become the global aviation operator of choice, providing customers with the best possible service in all our markets. 

“Star sees this as a very strong ...