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Jetex Flight Support is
marking another milestone in its history with the announcement of a
successful tender to provide FBO services at Ciampino-G.B. Pastine
International Airport (CIA/LIRA) in Rome, Italy.
Set to open in the second
half of 2017, the Ciampino FBO will herald Jetex’s entry to the Italian
market and further expand the company’s European network, which encompasses
locations in France, Ireland, Spain and Ukraine amongst others.
“Opening an FBO in Rome
represents an important strategic step in expanding our presence in Europe,”
said Jetex CEO & President Adel
Mardini. “The city’s central
geographical location, together with its importance as the country’s
political and financial capital, makes it the ideal location to establish
our first FBO in Italy.”
As Rome’s main hub for
general aviation, Ciampino Airport consistently ranks on the list of top 10
busiest GA airports in Europe. Ciampino saw an average daily departure rate
of 21.1 GA flights in 2016, reflecting its position at the heart of Italian
business aviation.
“With a rich heritage of over
100 years of operation and close proximity to Rome’s city center, Ciampino
remains an important and strategic asset to the Italian airport system,”
said Mardini. “Providing FBO services at Ciampino allows Jetex to bring our
world-class flight and ground handling services to a wider market.”
Based at the 1,800m2 GA
terminal, the Jetex FBO will provide a range of ground support services
including fueling, ground handling, aircraft parking, and ramp services. A
full spectrum of flight support, ground transfer, and bespoke concierge
services will also be available at the facility or via Jetex’s operations
centers in Dubai, Miami and Beijing.
Co-branding with Edeis strengthens
European foothold with addition of 15 locations in France
Under a co-branding agreement
with French airport developer Edeis, Jetex will provide FBO services and
ground handling support across 15 locations within the Edeis Airports
network in France. This new partnership officially comes into play on June
1, 2017.
The 15 FBOs will bring the
total number of Jetex locations in Europe to 25.
“This partnership further
expands the Jetex network across France, creating a stronger foothold for us
in Europe,” said Adel Mardini. “The Jetex brand is synonymous with quality,
and we will be working closely with the Edeis team to ensure our clients
enjoy the unparalleled experience they expect from a Jetex facility.”
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Jetex
CEO & President, Adel Mardini (left) with Youssef Sabeh, General Manager of
Edeis. |
“Edeis is delighted to
partner with Jetex and propel ground support service quality to new
heights,” said Youssef Sabeh,
General Manager of Edeis. “Under this agreement, we combine the excellence
of the Edeis Airports network with Jetex’s reputation as a first-rate FBO
provider, enabling each of us to grow our business aviation objectives. As a
result, Edeis and Jetex clients will enjoy access to unmatched levels of
service.”
Locations within the Edeis
Airports network that are included in the agreement are Angoulême, Annecy
Mont Blanc, Auxerre, Bourges, Châlon, Cherbourg, Dijon Bourgogne, Le Havre,
Nimes Camargue Cévennes, Reims, Tarbes Lourdes Pyrénées, Toulouse Francazal,
Tours Vale de Loire, Troyes, and Vannes Golfe du Morbihan. The partnership
will extend to other airports managed by Edeis in the future.
Leveraging on Edeis’s local
expertise and Jetex’s ground handling experience, clients benefit from
increased convenience when travelling throughout France. Additionally, the
partnership opens up direct access to Jetex’s full range of services,
including but not limited to global trip planning, fueling and bespoke
concierge services. As one of the largest FBO networks in France, the
partnership is set to bring more private aviation traffic to the country.
First venture into Spain
Last week, Jetex announced
its first venture into Spain with ground handling stations in three new
locations: Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCM/LEBL), Adolfo Suárez
Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD/LEMD), and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP/LEMG).
“Spain is an important player
in the European business aviation community, as indicated by a 6.4%
year-over-year growth in flight departures,” said CEO Adel Mardini. “With
the Spanish economy forecasted to grow strongly over the next few years and
tourism on the rise, Jetex is positioning itself to provide the highest
level of service at these key airports as private jet traffic increases in
the country.”
Operating from the general
aviation terminal at each airport, Jetex will provide 24/7 ground support
including aircraft fueling, ground handling, aircraft parking, and ramp
services. Customs and immigration facilities and hangar space are also
available.
“The addition of the three
Spanish ground handling stations fortifies Jetex’s global presence by
allowing us to serve clients in key regions of Spain, as well as open
gateways to important markets such as North Africa,” said
Yolanda Avalos,
FBO Manager, Jetex Spain. “With a total of 25 locations in Europe alone,
more private and business aviation clients can now experience the
exceptional level of service and quality that defines the Jetex brand.”
Passengers and crew flying
through the three airports will enjoy a range of facilities, including but
not limited to executive and crew lounges, meeting rooms, and private car
parking facilities. A full spectrum of flight support, ground transfer and
bespoke concierge services will also be available 24/7 at each facility or
via Jetex’s operations centers in Dubai, Miami and Beijing.
“We welcome Jetex and
congratulate the company on its new openings in Barcelona, Madrid and Málaga,”
said Spanish airports operator Aena. “As a new addition that supports
business aviation, Jetex will enhance existing ground handling services
provided to the executive aviation sector.”
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