Story ID: 534JetAvLKLM
Jet Aviation Enlarges European FBO Footprint
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The global aviation services provider has acquired the KLM Jet Center with two locations in the Netherlands.
Word Count: 207
Jet Aviation has increased its European FBO presence with the purchase of the KLM Jet Center locations at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam The Hague Airport. The flagship Schiphol location, which received high ratings in previous AIN FBO Surveys, has had a presence at the airport for more than three decades and occupies space in the airport’s general aviation terminal. It offers a reception desk in the main passageway, a passenger lounge with minibar, conference room, crew lounge with a pool table, and a flight preparation center.

“Amsterdam and Rotterdam are highly attractive destinations to business jet owners and operators,” said Jet Aviation president Rob Smith. “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.” He added that all 34 of the company’s employees will remain at the locations, including Edwin Niemöller, who has served as KLM Jet Center’s director for more than a decade.

Rebranding of the two new additions will be completed by the end of this month. The purchase brings Jet Aviation’s global FBO network to 34 locations.