Sparfell Group
becomes also an aircraft operator with the acquisition of
LaudaMotion
Executive
Sparfell Aviation
Group. with which G&G Aviation is exclusively associated for the
trading of aircraft, has further positioned itself as a global leader in
business aviation through the recent acquisition of LaudaMotion Executive GmbH
(laudamotionexecutive.com). With this acquisition, Sparfell
Aviation Group and G&G are now able to provide a one-stop solution for
every need in private aviation.
Headquartered in Vienna,
LaudaMotion Executive holds an Austrian air operator's certificate (AOC) and
operates a fleet of 13 business jets primarily comprised of Bombardier Business
Aircraft, including the first Global 7500 delivered and in operation in Europe.
LaudaMotion Executive founder Niki Lauda initially sought to partner with
Sparfell Aviation Group for capital, but given his untimely passing, the
decision was made that
"Through the acquisition
of LaudaMotion Executive, Sparfell Aviation Group is now able to offer our
clients private jet charter, consolidating our offering to provide the turn-key
solution they expect", says Edward Queffelec. "we could not dream of a better
partner to achieve this than LaudaMotion Executive, an IS-BAO-certified operator
with more than 15 years of aircraft operation.
"Niki Lauda's expertise,
reputation and precision were legendary, both in Formula One and in aviation,"
says Philip Queffelec, Chairman of Sparfell Aviation Group. "having founded
three airlines, we are honoured to uphold his legacy and consider it our duty to
pay respect to the company that carries his name."
"it was important for
Niki Lauda that LaudaMotion Executive be acquired by a company that represents
the same values that he stood for a true passion for aviation and dedication to
our clients," says Gottfried Neumeister, CEO of NL Holding. "this is why he
ultimately chose Sparfell Aviation Group and the Queffelec family."
Sparfell Aviation Group
would take over operations of LaudaMotion Executive.As part of Sparfell
Aviation Group, LaudaMotion Executive's 60 employees and all operations will be
managed by Edward Queffelec, Chief Executive Officer for Sparfell Airways, the
group's operations branch,who is taking over for Niki
Lauda.