Belfast International airport FBO Global Trek Aviation is expanding its brand by opening a second executive jet centre at Cardiff International airport, the capital airport for Wales.

COO Gordon Bingham says: “We are delighted to be opening this all-new facility at Cardiff as it offers tremendous potential with its ideal strategic location. We are investing in building a bespoke, state-of-the-art facility on the south side of the airport with a dedicated VIP lounge, private offices, crew briefing centre, flight ops facilities and a fully integrated security screening suite.

“The provisional target date for opening the new full service FBO is April 2019, subject to completion and fitting out on time of what will be a very modern and comfortable executive jet centre.

“Experienced team members will allow the operation to start providing world class services from day one, as we invest in training a local team to NATA Safety 1st certification standard as well as Global Trek Aviation’s own standards of excellence.”

Global Trek Aviation will be offering clients a full range of ground suport equipment in addition to offering a dedicated aircraft refuelling service.

Spencer Birns, commercial director at Cardiff airport, adds: “Global Trek’s announcement is really the first significant step taken in the development plans set out in our masterplan.

"Our vision for success includes a clear strategy to diversify our air service activities and encourage use of our facilities all year round. It’s fantastic to see that an established brand like Global Trek has recognised the great potential that exists at Cardiff Airport, and indeed in Wales. We very much look forward to the official opening in a few short months.”