Universal Aviation Spain to help renovate

Universal Aviation Spain to help renovate:


26 April, 2019: Aena SME has chosen a consortium consisting of Universal Aviation Spain, United Aviation Service, and General Aviation Service, to renovate and manage the current general aviation terminals at Madrid Barajas Airport (LEMD) and Barcelona-El Prat International Airport (LEBL). The three companies are contracted to manage the GATs under the names Spanish FBO - Madrid and Spanish FBO - Barcelona, respectively, for the coming five years.

Renovations of the terminals are ongoing at both airports with LEBL scheduled to be completed by June 2019.The refurbishment at LEMD is also taking place. Refurbishment of some areas of the terminal at LEMD will be intentionally stopped for some time to ensure all GAT facilities are available and construction does not interfere with the experience of operators and passengers attending the 2019 Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League Final on 1st June in Madrid.

After completion, the GATs at both airports will have all new lounges and meeting rooms for crew and passengers. Besides having shared common lounges at each terminal, each of the three companies will also have all new private lounges and facilities for their customers.

"The renovation of the GATs in Madrid and Barcelona will greatly enhance the experience of business operators to these airports," said General Manager, Universal Aviation Spain, Gonzalo Barona Jr. "The refurbishment will make the GATs feel like a brand-new facility. In addition to the shared facilities, Universal Aviation Spain is also getting and remodeling its own private facilities for our customers. We will have huge new offices and our own beautiful crew and VIP lounges, which clients will be able to use free of charge versus paying a fee to the airport. We're really excited about being able to elevate our customers' experience at both these airports."