The certification applies to Safeport's stations in Cascais, Faro, Lisbon, Porto and Beja, reinforcing the company's commitment to the highest standards of safety, quality and professionalism in ground handling.

The integration comes as Universal Aviation reports strong performance across EMEA: overall regional traffic grew by 12.3 per cent year-over-year, and growth outpaced organic market expansion by 9.1 per cent.

By putting boots on the ground throughout Portugal and Cape Verde, Universal is ensuring better mission lifecycle management for trip support customers.