en.Wedoany.com Reported - PrivatPort has announced the next phase of its global network expansion, increasing its dedicated business aviation Fixed Base Operator (FBO) network from seven to nine locations, with plans to establish a 24/7 Operations Control Center (OCC) in Dubai.
This network expansion includes two new FBO locations in Mexico, strengthening PrivatPort's presence in key international business aviation markets. Leveraging Swissport's existing ground handling infrastructure, these dedicated facilities provide operators, brokers, and flight departments with access to business aviation services at over 70 locations worldwide. PrivatPort employs a hybrid operating model that combines dedicated local facilities with coordinated access to a broader network of international ground handling services.
The Operations Control Center (OCC) in Dubai will serve as the central coordination point for network-wide missions, with full operations expected to commence in August 2026. The center will provide a single point of contact across time zones for flight coordination, ground handling, passenger and crew needs, and mission changes, aiming to address fragmentation issues arising from multiple service providers and communication channels in international missions.
PrivatPort CEO Josua Hildbrand stated that expanding the dedicated FBO network is only part of the strategy. The Dubai OCC connects these locations and the broader ground handling network through a single operations team, offering operators and brokers greater consistency and visibility from initial request to mission completion. Behind the scenes, the OCC provides operational oversight to maintain service continuity across the network, while local teams retain their airport knowledge and operational expertise. Currently, PrivatPort's dedicated FBO network covers locations including Switzerland, Morocco, New Zealand, and Mexico, forming a nine-location network alongside other facilities, supplemented by business aviation support at over 70 airports in international markets worldwide.
