Helsinki, Finland – November 27, 2025 — Aviator Airport Alliance (Aviator), the largest independent provider of airport ground handling in the Nordics and part of Avia Solutions Group, has signed a multi-year contract with Tunisian carrier Nouvelair to provide full handling services at Helsinki Airport. The agreement, which commenced on October 27, marks the first collaboration between the two companies.

Aviator’s Finland team will deliver a full range of services for Nouvelair, including passenger handling, ramp operations, and de-icing. Nouvelair currently operates weekly charter flights between Helsinki and Monastir on the Tunisian coast.

“We are very pleased to begin this new partnership with Nouvelair,” said Kimmo Holopainen, Managing Director of Aviator Airport Services Finland. “Aviator in Helsinki will deliver reliability and a high-quality service, ensuring safety and efficiency for all of Nouvelair’s handling needs here.”

Zarrad Chokri, CEO at Nouvelair, added: “We believe in the potential Tunisia has as an attractive location for Finnish holidaymakers, and our presence in Finland is developing. In Aviator, we have a trusted ground handling partner who can support our growth there.”

Founded in 1989, Nouvelair is Tunisia’s second-largest airline, operating a fleet of Airbus A320 and A320 Neo aircraft. Its main bases are Tunis, Djerba, and Monastir, with a network of routes connecting North Africa and Europe. Nouvelair has previously partnered with other members of the Avia Solutions Group in European markets.

Aviator provides a comprehensive suite of aviation services, from passenger and baggage handling to de-icing, cargo, and full freight handling, as well as station services including airport security. Operating across 15 stations in the Nordic region, Aviator serves five-star, low-cost, and cargo airlines with flexible, cost-effective solutions.

As part of the Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI provider, Aviator benefits from a global network supporting 187 aircraft, offering services such as ACMI, MRO, crew training, and ground handling. The group employs 14,000 aviation professionals worldwide.