Independent ground handling provider Nordic Aviator Airport Alliance (Aviator) has signed a contract with Air France–KLM (AF/KL) that includes nine airports across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
Aviator is active at 15 airports throughout the Nordic region. The renewed stations include Copenhagen Airport (CPH), Helsinki Airport (HEL), and Stavanger Airport (SVG), where Aviator has maintained a long-term partnership with AF/KL. In addition, Aviator will expand operations to Bergen (BGO), Trondheim (TRD), Kristiansand (KRS), Ålesund (AES), Tromsø (TOS) and Stockholm Arlanda (ARN).
Martine Philipps, Regional Station Manager North Europe & CIS, Air France–KLM commented: “Aviator has been a valued and trusted partner throughout our Nordic operations for many years. This expanded agreement demonstrates our continued confidence in their capability to provide consistent and dependable performance.
“Ensuring reliable and efficient ground handling across our network is essential to maintaining strong on-time performance and a consistent passenger experience.”
The companies say that the full-scope ground handling and de-icing agreement covers approximately 14,000 annual departures. Operations will support a mixed fleet, including Embraer aircraft operated by KLM Cityhopper, as well as Boeing 737 and Airbus A319, A320, and A321neo aircraft.
“This agreement reflects both the strength of our long-standing partnership with Air France–KLM and our ability to deliver consistent, high-quality ground handling services across multiple markets,” said Casper Olhoff Dons, Chief Commercial Officer at Aviator. “We look forward to continuing our collaboration and supporting smooth and efficient operations across the region.”
