Million Air of the U.S. is expanding into Europe taking a majority stake in an FBO joint venture with FlyingGroup at Le Bourget airport in Paris.

The joint venture, limited to FBO activities, will enable FlyingGroup to boost its position as new-entrant ground handler at the business aviation airport under the Million Air brand, the Belgian-based operator says.

Million Air says negotiations are under way to enter a similar arrangement at Cannes.

Million Air has a 30-strong network of FBOs in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. Ceo Roger Woolsey says: "Our strong market position, experience and know-how will enable us to start developing business in Europe, with FlyingGroup as a major client."