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Old 27th Nov 2007, 08:34
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COPENHAGEN, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Scandinavian airline SAS (SAS.ST: Quote, Profile , Research) is considering selling all or parts of its ground services unit SGS to Britain's John Menzies (MNZS.L: Quote, Profile , Research), Danish business daily Borsen reported on Tuesday.

The final decision will be made at a SAS board meeting in three weeks' time, Borsen reported, citing sources.

SAS was not immediately available to comment on the report.

Earlier this month, Finnish national airline Finnair (FIA1S.HE: Quote, Profile , Research) agreed to sell its ground handling subsidiaries in Sweden and Norway to John Menzies, which provides aviation services through its subsidiary Menzies Aviation.
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