Questions about operators: Germany

How many business aviation operators are there in Germany?

According to open data, there are 91 operators based in 71 cities: Frankfurt/Main; Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden; Munich, Bad Saulgau (EDTU); Finsterwalde (Schacksdorf), Augsburg; Nuernberg, Cottbus-Neuhausen, Strausberg, Munich; Sion. The list is verified against open sources and updated as changes occur.

What types of aircraft do operators in Germany have?

The local companies' fleet includes Bombardier Global 7500, Bombardier Global 6000, Bombardier XRS, Cessna 208B, Bombardier Challenger 300, Bombardier Challenger 3500. We select a specific aircraft for the task from this fleet and from aircraft in neighboring countries.

Why look at the operator's AOC?

An air operator certificate (AOC) is issued by the aviation authorities of the country of registration and defines flight regulations, crew requirements, and dispute resolution procedures. Flights are always operated by the operator, not the broker, so their approvals are verified before a booking is confirmed.