ABS Jets is operating as a new Universal preferred ground handling provider in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. "The combination of ABS Jets' local market expertise and Universal's global market presence provides a perfect blend of services and support for business jet clients," says David Kyjovsky, ceo and general director of ABS Jets. "The benefits will be felt not just at Prague Ruzyne but also at the other major airports in the Czech Republic and Slovakia."

ABS Jets is based in Prague but since 2008 has also become a Bratislava and Slovakia-based business jet operator, maintenance and repair organisation centre, business aviation ground handling and hangarage provider. Kyjovsky says: "We have the business advantage of operating the first business aviation FBO at Ruzyne while Universal is the recognized pioneer in trip support services for business aviation, providing complex global trip support services to its clients at every point along their trips, virtually anywhere they fly."

Scott Moore, director, trip support services international, Universal, says: "We are very happy to be able to rely on the local expertise of ABS Jets for our clients' ground handling needs when in the Czech Republic and Slovakia."