Gama Aviation is proud to announce the acquisition of Tyrolean Jet & Service (TJS) and TJS Malta, a move that marks a major milestone in our strategic growth. This acquisition significantly enhances our European presence, broadens our service capabilities, and strengthens our global aircraft management and charter proposition.

With the integration of TJS’s Austrian and Maltese Air Operator Certificates (AOCs), Gama Aviation can now offer greater operational flexibility across key European markets. This enables us to provide an even more seamless service to our clients, allowing them to operate their aircraft more efficiently across multiple jurisdictions.

Strengthening Our Business Aviation Services

The addition of TJS aligns perfectly with Gama Aviation’s long-term vision to expand its managed fleet to 40-50 aircraft while maintaining our boutique, client-first approach. The Innsbruck-based operator brings a wealth of experience and a strong presence in Alpine aviation, complementing our existing global infrastructure.

“The principal driver for us was the fact that Gama Aviation did not have a European AOC,” explains Graham Williamson, Managing Director of Aircraft Management & Charter at Gama Aviation. “Tyrolean represents a broad footprint in Innsbruck, which provides excellent access to Alpine hubs and business centres across Europe. This acquisition is a significant step forward in expanding our aircraft management and charter offerings across multiple jurisdictions.”

TJS brings a diverse fleet of aircraft to Gama Aviation’s portfolio, including Citation Jet 1+, Citation Jet 2s, Citation XLS, Challenger 605, Falcon 7X, Legacy 600, and Global Express aircraft. This broad range of aircraft enables us to better serve private jet owners and charter clients with flexible solutions tailored to their specific travel needs.

Expansion Beyond Europe

While this acquisition strengthens our European operations, it also comes at a time of significant investment in our global infrastructure. In addition to our growing fleet and European charter expansion, Gama Aviation is set to open a new state-of-the-art Fixed Base Operation (FBO) at Sharjah International Airport in 2025. This facility will further enhance our ability to deliver premium aviation services to clients in the Middle East.

“This success provides the perfect momentum as we prepare to launch our new FBO and hangar facility in 2025, further elevating the private aviation experience,” commented Gama Aviation’s Managing Director FBO Services, Tom Murphy

A Unified Approach Across Strategic Business Units

This acquisition reinforces the strength of Gama Aviation’s three core Strategic Business Units (SBUs):

• Aircraft Management & Charter (AM&C): With the integration of TJS’s AOCs, we now offer increased flexibility for aircraft owners and charter clients across Europe, enhancing our end-to-end management capabilities.
• Fixed Base Operations (FBO): The soon-to-open Sharjah FBO adds to our existing network in Glasgow and Jersey, ensuring seamless travel experiences for our clients.
• Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO): Our global MRO infrastructure continues to support our growing fleet, ensuring the highest levels of safety, availability, and performance.

Looking Ahead

With the successful integration of TJS, Gama Aviation is well-positioned for future growth, providing clients with even greater access to tailored aviation solutions. This acquisition not only strengthens our European footprint but also reinforces our long-standing commitment to delivering excellence in aircraft management, charter, FBO, and MRO services.

To read more about this acquisition and Gama Aviation’s future growth plans, explore the exclusive and full interview with Graham Williamson on the ch-aviation website by following this link