Jet Aviation Completes the Acquisition of KLM Jet Center in Amsterdam and Rotterdam
Jet Aviation announced on 1st October that it has completed its acquisition of KLM Jet Center, a leading provider of comprehensive FBO/Handling services at Amsterdam (EHRD) and Rotterdam (EHAM) International Airports. AMT was present at the official celebration in Amsterdam on 25th October which was crowned by the official ribbon cutting. During the media breifing AMT International Correspondent, Marino Boric was given an introduction in the activities of Jet Aviation in general with a focus on the recent acquisition and FBO activities in Amsterdam and Rotterdam by Wim Buesink, Group CFO, Cyril Martiniere, VP Regional Operations Europe, and Edwin Niemöller, FBO Director The Netherlands. The event was completed by a FBO tour escorted.
With a new flagship operation and presence at two of Europe’s top airports, the KLM Jet Center acquisition represents a significant step in strengthening Jet Aviation’s position as a leading FBO service provider in Europe.
“Amsterdam and Rotterdam are highly attractive destinations to business jet owners and operators,” said Rob Smith, president of Jet Aviation. “The two FBOs support more than 7,500 annual movements and extend high connectivity to Jet Aviation network customers. Like us, the KLM Jet Center is known for its capabilities, expertise, strong values and commitment to customer service. We are delighted to welcome all 34 employees to the Jet Aviation family.”
During the inauguration ceremony we were that Jet Aviation's vision is to become "the world’s leading Business aviation service provider" what will be achieved by the organic growth, network expansion and One Jet global alignment.
Edwin Niemöller, who has served as FBO Director of the KLM Jet Center for more than a decade, will continue in his role as head of the Amsterdam and Rotterdam FBOs. KLM Jet Center began its handling services to business aviation as part of KLM Northsea Helicopters in 1986. The FBO offers ground handling, customer and crew services, flight planning and fueling services to business and general aviation customers at both locations and its Amsterdam FBO has consistently been voted one of the top-ten FBOs in Europe in recent years. The Amsterdam facility has old roots and has earned an excellent reputation and offers the whole service package between the landing and take-off but it has established its own identity. On a small tour of the apron we have been told that layout was slightly modified with different routing of the inbound and outbound traffic. Edwin added that the FBO is now in the "middle of a solid transition" from the KLM to Jet Aviation and that the customer is always in the focus of attention. We learned that the addition of the Rotterdam facility adds flexibility to the Amsterdam location which in past had some congestion issues, but very important is the fact Rotterdam can operate 24/7 while Schiphol airport closes overnight.
Acquisition of the KLM Jet Center brings Jet Aviation’s global FBO network up to 34 locations. The two KLM Jet Center FBOs are now Jet Aviation branded facilities.
