ABS Jets of Prague now sees 50 per cent of its business accounted for by its subsidiary base in Bratislava. This operation began in 2004 and has looked after based aircraft since 2009. It offers a full complement of services including line maintenance and charter.

Ground operations manager Jan Kralik says: “Bratislava is the perfect location for operators seeking a temporary base in Europe. We have worked hard to establish a highly trained team there and this is reflected in how quickly the base has become a major part of our business.”