Gama Aviation has acquired Austrian business jet operator Tyrolean Jet Services (TJS) and its Maltese subsidiary, TJS Malta. The acquisition strategy bolsters Gama's presence in Europe, boosting its operational capabilities, service offerings, and global aircraft management services.
Strengthening operations across Europe in the market
Through the merger of TJS's Maltese and Austrian Air Operator Certificates (AOCs), Gama Aviation has achieved better operational flexibility in key European countries. This moves the company more of the way to providing operations with better efficiency, where the plane owners and charter customers will obtain the best benefits in different areas.
As claimed by Gama Aviation, the acquisition of TJS is in line with their intention to grow their managed fleet to the extent of 40–50 aircraft depending on the request from clients. TJS shares knowledge in flying in the Alpine region through its base in Innsbruck, thus enlarging Gama's European network.
Sound Reason for the Buyout
The main reason that this transaction was made is due to the non-existence of an AOC in Europe. According to Graham Williamson, Gama Aviation Managing Director Aircraft Management & Charter, "The is the line of the Tyrolean in Innsbruck which has a good reputation and it is the only gate through the mountain routes to the European business areas to which you can book a flight. Еuropean business areas. This deal is an enormous leap forward that will allow us to operate and lease out more aircraft in various legal territories."
Increasing Fleet and Service Capabilities
Gama Aviation has a fleet with multiple species including the CitationJet 1+, CitationJet 2, Citation XLS, Challenger 605, Falcon 7X, Legacy 600, and Global Express. The variety allows them to serve private aircraft owners as well as charter customers, with flexible travel options that suit diverse needs.
In addition to its European expansion, Gama is also heavily involved in international infrastructure development. Not only is the company expanding its fleet and charter operations, but it is also planning to open a brand new, advanced Fixed Base Operator (FBO) facility at Sharjah International Airport in 2025. This will serve to further boost its capacity to offer quality aviation services in the Middle East.
Future Prospects and Industry Leadership
This purchase positions us extremely well as we approach the opening of our new FBO and hangar facility in 2025," says Tom Murphy, Managing Director of Gama Aviation's FBO business. "It's another step towards improving the private aviation experience for our clients.".
Gama Aviation is on the path to scalability with the incorporation of TJS as a totally natural element in the operations, which will aid the clients in the companies getting better access to the individualized aviation offerings. The purchase additionally cements the geographical presence of Gama in Europe and at the same time demonstrates the companys commitment to Improving their aircraft management, chartering, FBO operations, and aviation maintenance skills.
