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Signature Expands Italian Service Network
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: New affliate FBO locations include Bergamo, Catania, Florence, Naples, Palermo, and Pisa.
Word Count: 178
Signature Flight Support has expanded its European footprint with the addition of six affiliate FBO locations in Italy, the company announced today. The BBA Aviation subsidiary already had a presence in the country through its relationship with SEA Prime, which operates Milan Linate and Malpensa Airports, as well as a facility at Rome Ciampino.

The new locations include Bergamo-Orio al Serio International, Catania-Fonanarossa, Florence, Naples International, Palermo’s Falcone Borsellino Airport, and Pisa International Airports. Operating permits, slot acquisition, and PPR approvals for those airports will be added to the portfolio of handling services coordinated from Signature’s 24/7 Italian operations center located at Milan-Linate.

“Signature has identified Italy as a key strategic market for business aircraft operations in Europe,” said John-Angus Smith, the company’s managing director for EMEA. “By adapting our business model to conform to local conditions, including our joint venture with SEA Prime and our latest handler arrangements at several Italian airports, we have developed a comprehensive support network for business aircraft operators visiting major airports throughout the country.”