MHS Aviation GmbH Forms a Partnership with Elangeni GmbH in Vienna

Sept. 9, 2020

Elangeni GmbH, a Vienna based company received its AOC, Air Operator Certificate A-163 and operating license from Austro Control on July 15. The new Austrian commercial airline wants to attract owners of business jets to manage and operate their valuable assets.

Steffen Fries, CEO at MHS stated, “Initially, we have based a Cessna Citation CJ2+ at Vienna Airport. While MHS will continue to offer its services out of Germany, operating aircraft types like Gulfstream 550, Falcon 2000LX, Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Global Express, Challenger 604, CL300 and Learjet 45XR, as well as several Dornier 328-100, our move to Vienna is based on our belief that the Austrian market deserves a serious and trustworthy alternative. We are making unprecedented commitments to our future clients and are convinced that the quality of our services will attract them.”

Lukas Lichtner-Hoyer, flight operations manager at MHS and founder of Elangeni, adds, “We are pleased to take this step towards MHS’ expansion into this dynamic region of Eastern Europe. MHS has an excellent market know-how, reputation and customer base. With the new base and AOC in Austria, we offer a fresh and innovative home for business jet owners.”

Elangeni will operate under Austrian AOC and share its fleet with MHS, bringing cost benefits to the owners while growing its fleet. “And Elangeni will be the first operator to openly disclose and share such benefits with its clients, secured in the management agreements with aircraft owners,” resumes Lichtner-Hoyer.