Aviator Airport Alliance, the largest independent ground handling operator in the Nordic region and a member of Avia Solutions Group, has renewed and expanded its ground handling partnership with Air France–KLM. The agreement now encompasses nine airports across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland, reflecting Aviator’s growing footprint in Northern Europe.
The renewed stations include Copenhagen Airport (CPH), Helsinki Airport (HEL), and Stavanger Airport (SVG), where Aviator has maintained long-term operations with Air France–KLM. The expansion adds six new stations: Bergen Airport (BGO), Trondheim Airport (TRD), Kristiansand Airport (KRS), Ålesund Airport (AES), Tromsø Airport (TOS), and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN).
Martine Philipps, Regional Station Manager North Europe & CIS at Air France–KLM, stated: “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. Reliable and efficient ground handling is essential to maintaining strong on-time performance and ensuring a seamless passenger experience.”
The renewed contract covers full-scope ground handling and de-icing services, supporting approximately 14,000 annual departures. Aviator will manage operations for a mixed fleet, including Embraer aircraft operated by KLM Cityhopper, as well as Boeing 737 and Airbus A319, A320, and A321neo aircraft, ensuring smooth turnaround times and operational efficiency.
Casper Olhoff Dons, Chief Commercial Officer at Aviator, added: “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. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and supporting seamless operations across the region.”
Aviator operates across 15 Nordic airports, providing comprehensive aviation services to major carriers including Norwegian, Lufthansa Group, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Finnair, Air France–KLM, and Turkish Airlines. As part of Avia Solutions Group, Aviator benefits from a global network spanning six continents and a workforce of over 14,000 aviation professionals, reinforcing its position as a leading full-service aviation partner.
