Rome Skyline

With its haunting ruins, heart-wrenchingly beautiful architecture, cobbled alleys, irresistible food, and amorous people, one visit to Rome is never enough. The abundance of it overwhelms your sense of sight, of smell, and most of all, of time. Yet it’s one of those cities that leaves you hungry for more of it. Every visit only intensifies this feeling.

That’s why Adel Mardini, CEO and President of Jetex is so excited to officially open an FBO at the Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International airport (CIA/LIRA) located just 30 minutes from the Roman Forum, Spanish steps, Pantheon and of course, the Colosseum.

“You have 3000 years’ worth of history still visible everywhere you look.  It’s such a beautiful city,” said Mardini. “People should never miss an opportunity to visit Rome.”

The opening of this FBO is the company’s first in Italy. If all goes according to plan, it’s the first of many. Jetex continues to expand in the European market with facilities already located in France and Spain.

The Ciampino airport is Rome’s main hub for general aviation and it consistently ranks in the list of top 10 busiest GA airports in Europe. Ciampino saw an average daily departure rate of 21.1 GA flights in 2016, reflecting its position at the heart of Italian business aviation. Including commercial traffic, around 5.5 million people use the airport annually.

What Will the New FBO Provide?

The new FBO, located in the main hall of the general aviation terminal, features a modern, stylish and comfortable waiting area for passengers. Though the wait won’t be long. Without the security lines and crowds of the commercial terminal areas, it’s a much more relaxing space. Expedited processing means you’ll be on your way in no time. And the crew?

For Jetex, crew comfort has always been a consideration in designing our FBOs, so there’s an exclusive area at the new one in Rome for crew to relax, recharge, or prepare for their next flight.

“Clients who have flown through a Jetex FBO, especially our award-winning FBO in Dubai, expect a welcoming staff, an expert ground handling staff. In short, they expect their flight to run smoothly,” said Mardini. “We’re always trying to exceed those expectations.”

In addition to comfortable waiting areas and knowledgeable staff, clients can expect a full range of ground support services including fueling, ground handling, aircraft parking, and ramp services.

“The entire Jetex team here knows this location and can ensure a smooth trip for our clients,” said Alessio Profeta, Rome FBO Manager for Jetex with 13 years of experience at the Ciampino airport.

What Else Can Jetex Do?

The local staff can provide recommendations for hotels, restaurants and events in Rome.  For luxury villa rentals, yacht charter, and the arrangement of special experiences in Rome (A helicopter tour of the city, perhaps?) or anywhere in the world, contact the Jetex eXperience team at Xperience@Jetex.com.

A full spectrum of trip supports services, including flight planning and ground transfer, is available at the facility or via Jetex’s operations centers in Dubai, Miami and Beijing. Contact fbo-cia@Jetex.com for more information.