Aviator renews long-standing partnership with DHL in Sweden and Norway

Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics and a family member of Avia Solutions Group, is pleased to announce the renewal of its contract with DHL covering 6 stations in Nordics. The agreement, effective from February 1, 2025, will last for three years, continuing a strong collaboration between the two organizations.

This a decade-long partnership covers multiple stations in Sweden and Norway. Aviator has been providing ground handling services to DHL since 2010 at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) and since 2011 across various Norwegian stations including Stavanger (SVG), Bergen (BGO), Ålesund (AES), Kristiansand (KRS), and Trondheim (TRD).

Jo Alex Tanem, CEO of Aviator Airport Alliance, said: “This renewed agreement shows the strong, trust-based relationship we have developed with DHL over the years. This contract that covers 6 of our 15 stations in Nordics is a clear recognition of the professional efforts our teams have made to meet the high standards of service that DHL expects across our stations.”

Aviator will provide ground handling and de-/anti-icing services to 1560 departures per year at 5 stations in Norway and 350 departures at the ARN station.

Michael Schweiger, Head of Airport Affairs at DHL Express commented: “DHL greatly values its partnership with Aviator as a ground handling service provider in the Nordics. Our relationship, built on trust and mutual respect, gives us confidence that this partnership will continue to prosper for years to come. Partnerships like the one with Aviator are an integral part of our continued success.”

DHL is a global leader in the logistics industry, specializing in international shipping, courier services, and transportation. The company operates in over 220 countries and territories worldwide, making it one of the most international companies in the world.

Aviator Airport Alliance is part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, operating a fleet of 221 passenger and cargo aircraft worldwide. The group also provides various aviation services such as MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), pilots and crew training, ground handling, and other interconnected solutions.