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Allied Aero Services Sweden

Malmo (Sturup) Airport

Press Release

Issued by Allied Aero Services Sweden.

February 9, 2016

MTS Aviation and Sand Aviation team to promote Malmö airport as premiere private jet hub in northern Europe

A new alliance called 55 North Group has formed to develop and position Malmö airport (ESMS/MMX) as the premiere full service private jet hub in northern Europe, a strong contender to Copenhagen (CPH), Roskilde (RKE) and Billund (BLL) for private jet owners and a serious alternative to other established cross Atlantic fuel stops such as Reykjavik and Shannon. The 55 North Group is formed by the ground handling company MTS Aviation and private jet charter broker Sand Aviation to offer a true 24/7 full service option.

The 55 North Group in Malmö offers a modern high service FBO with full vip ground handling. The custom/immigration and security clearance is managed in house, parking can be provided in the +18 degree air-conditioned hangar, along with refuelling and defueling on Jet A1 and Avgas 100LL, full catering, maintenance, private jet charter brokerage, flight planning and permits, crew recruiting and even private jet sales.

Malmö Airport is located only 40 minutes by car from central Copenhagen and is near to the trans-Atlantic flight path, which also makes this slot-free and cost effective hub a perfect fuel stop on routes such as Middle East/Russia to/from the USA. The average turnaround time is below 25 minutes (depending on aircraft size) and with no extra night charges.

“As the commercial capacity reaches its maximum on many airports the private jet sector has been looking for time and cost efficient alternatives. In Malmö we have the capacity and we have now formed an alliance to position ESMS/MMX as the top of mind location for all private jets based in northern Europe or just passing by en-route across the Atlantic”, says Helmut Gross, owner of MTS Aviation.

“We can now support both current and future private jet owners at ESMS/MMX Malmö airport with our in-house flight operations for aircraft based worldwide and, as soon as our own AOC is completed, also manage and charter out clients jets for assignments within our strong global network. In addition, we provide tailored solutions for ad hoc private jet charter customers, without the need to tie any money in a jet card or a factual ownership, all at one personal point of contact based at MTS Aviation premises”, comments Maria Asp, owner of Sand Aviation.

“Through the 55 North Group alliance we bring together all the competences and services required for both private jet owners and travellers. The combination of a top performing FBO, an internationally experienced charter brokerage and 24/7 flight operations in a top geographical position gives us a leading edge in the private jet market. We look forward to offer our complete 360 degree services at ESMS/MMX Malmö airport”, says M Andersson, chief pilot and head of operations and aircraft sales/purchase at 55 North Group.