Aero Services
Aero Services is a privately held Belgian aviation ground support company founded in 2001, providing de-icing, aircraft cleaning, catering, crew transport, passenger handling, and related ramp services at Liège, Brussels, and Antwerp airports for enterprise customers including DHL, Swissport, and Brussels Airlines.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersGrâce-berleur, Belgium
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Aero Services does
Aero Services is a privately held Belgian aviation ground support company founded in 2001 and headquartered at Liège Airport Business Park in Grâce-Hollogne. The company provides eight integrated services covering the full aircraft turnaround cycle: de-icing and anti-icing, aircraft cleaning (interior and exterior), lavatory and potable water services, catering, crew transportation, equipment rental, passenger handling, and support to handling activities (loading/offloading, pushback, and towing). Its technology stack is physical rather than digital, centered on modern ground support equipment including Safeaero de-icing trucks, electric ground support equipment, and Douglas tractors for aircraft movement.
The company operates across three Belgian airports — Liège (since 2001), Brussels Zaventem (since 2014), and Antwerp — and serves a concentrated base of enterprise customers including DHL, Swissport, and Brussels Airlines, with a secondary offering to private jet and charter operators through its AERO CATERING sub-brand. Aero Services is sales-led and B2B, contracting services through order forms with 30-day payment terms and tariff-based pricing that varies by service. No external investors, parent company, or M&A activity is disclosed; ownership appears to rest with founder/management under Owner Jos Vanderstappen and CEO Kris Liesmons, supported by an operational leadership team based at each airport. There is no indication of AI/ML capability, no public revenue disclosure, and no significant product or geographic expansion beyond the Belgian domestic market.
Aero Services firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Aero Services
- Legal name
- AERO SERVICES
- Website
- https://aeroservices.be
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Aero Services is a privately held Belgian aviation ground support company founded in 2001, providing de-icing, aircraft cleaning, catering, crew transport, passenger handling, and related ramp services at Liège, Brussels, and Antwerp airports for enterprise customers including DHL, Swissport, and Brussels Airlines.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Aero Services industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aviation Ground Support Services
- NAICS
- Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)
- SIC
- Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Ground Handling (Ramp, Baggage, Turnaround) (THABAIAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- De-icing & Winter Operations (THABAIAG), In-Flight Operations Support (Cabin Logistics, Loading, Inventory) (THABAMAJ), Airport Ground Support Vehicles (Tugs, Baggage Tractors, Deicers) (IMAHAIAF)
Keywords
Where Aero Services is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Grâce-berleur
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Aero Services business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Ground Handling Services: Service-based revenue from ground handling operations including de-icing, aircraft cleaning, lavatory and water services, passenger handling, catering, crew transportation, and equipment rental. Services are invoiced based on performance, with prices set per tariff in force at time of service delivery. B2B model with airlines and ground handling companies as clients.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Service-based pricing per tariff |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Aero Services product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Aero Services provides physical aviation ground support services at three Belgian airports (Liège, Brussels, Antwerp). Its core offering is an integrated suite of eight services: de-icing and anti-icing, aircraft cleaning, lavatory and potable water services, passenger handling, catering, crew transportation, equipment rental, and support to handling activities (loading/offloading, pushback, towing). De-icing is the company's flagship specialty, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and a continuously trained team.
Product overview
Aero Services is a physical aviation ground support services provider offering a unified portfolio of eight integrated services. The core offering centers on de-icing operations (their flagship winter operations specialty), complemented by aircraft cleaning, lavatory and potable water services, catering, crew transportation, passenger handling, equipment renting, and support to handling activities (loading/offloading, pushback, towing). These services are delivered at three Belgian airport locations (Liège, Brussels, and Antwerp) and are designed to work together as a comprehensive aviation support solution.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- De-icing Operations De-icing and anti-icing services that remove existing ice and prevent ice formation on aircraft surfaces to ensure safe flight operations, performed with state-of-the-art Safeaero de-icing trucks.
- Lavatory & Potable Water Services Aircraft lavatory servicing including waste disposal and tank sanitization, along with fresh potable water supply adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Support To Handling Activities Loading/offloading of cargo, pushback operations using tug vehicles, and aircraft towing between gates, hangars, and maintenance areas.
- Catering (AERO CATERING) Aviation catering services delivering fresh, high-quality meals for commercial flights, private jets, and charter operations with flexible menus and rapid delivery.
- Crew Transportation Transportation of arriving and departing crew members between aircraft and terminal using minibuses, with continuous monitoring of aircraft landing times.
- Equipment Renting Rental of aviation ground support equipment, available with or without accompanying personnel, with customized arrangements possible.
- Passenger Handling Comprehensive passenger services including check-in, boarding assistance, baggage handling, aircraft marshalling, and loadsheet preparation for weight and balance.
- Aircraft Cleaning Interior cleaning (trash removal, vacuuming, disinfection, cockpit cleaning) and exterior cleaning (full wash, polishing, waxing, landing gear cleaning, de-icing residue removal).
Companies that use Aero Services
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Aero Services technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Aero Services partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered major.
- DHLmajorMajor industry customer for de-icing and support services, particularly for cargo operations. DHL represents one of Aero Services' key commercial relationships in the Belgian aviation sector.
- SwissportmajorGround handling company partner for de-icing and support services. Swissport is a major ground handler that Aero Services supports during winter operations.
- Brussels AirlinesmajorMajor Belgian airline customer for de-icing and support services. Brussels Airlines represents a key commercial relationship established during the winter 2016-2017 expansion.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Aero Services competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Aviapartner: Belgium-headquartered aviation ground handling services company with operations across multiple European airports; directly competes with Aero Services at Brussels, Liège, and Antwerp.
- Worldwide Flight Services (WFS): Global air cargo and ground handling operator owned by SATS, providing ramp, passenger, and cargo handling services that mirror Aero Services' offerings at cargo hubs across Europe.
- Menzies Aviation: One of the largest independent aviation services companies, offering passenger, ramp, and cargo handling worldwide; directly competes with Aero Services for airline ground handling contracts.
- dnata: Global air services provider (part of Emirates Group) offering ground handling, cargo, and catering across major airports; directly comparable service mix to Aero Services including de-icing and turnaround support.
- Celebi Aviation Services: Turkey-based global ground handling and cargo services provider with European operations; offers the same ramp, passenger, and de-icing services as Aero Services at competitive European airports.
- Swissport International: World's largest aviation ground services company offering the same de-icing, ramp, passenger handling, and cargo services as Aero Services; also a current customer of Aero Services at Belgian airports.
Broad incumbents
- HAECO: Hong Kong-headquartered diversified aviation services group with MRO, ground handling, and cabin services across multiple global locations; broader portfolio but overlaps directly with Aero Services on ground handling and de-icing.
Regional players
- Groundforce Portugal: Portuguese airport ground handling subsidiary providing ramp, passenger, and cargo handling services; comparable service portfolio to Aero Services but focused exclusively on the Portuguese market.
- AeroGround Berlin: Subsidiary of Flughafen München providing ground handling services at Berlin airports; offers the same core ground handling, de-icing, and passenger services as Aero Services, focused on the German market.
Emerging players
- Aviant Aviation Services: Emerging regional aviation services provider offering ground handling and support across select Northern European airports; comparable but smaller and earlier-stage ground handling offering.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Aero Services social profiles
Digital presenceAero Services financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Aero Services leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Aero Services funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Aero Services M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Aero Services
What does Aero Services do?
Aero Services provides physical aviation ground support services at three Belgian airports (Liège, Brussels, Antwerp). Its core offering is an integrated suite of eight services: de-icing and anti-icing, aircraft cleaning, lavatory and potable water services, passenger handling, catering, crew transportation, equipment rental, and support to handling activities (loading/offloading, pushback, towing). De-icing is the company's flagship specialty, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and a continuously trained team.
Is Aero Services a public or private company?
Aero Services is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Aero Services founded?
Aero Services was founded in 2001. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Aero Services based?
Aero Services is headquartered in Grâce-berleur, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does Aero Services make money?
One revenue line is on record: ground Handling Services.
Who are Aero Services's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Aviapartner, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), Menzies Aviation, dnata, Celebi Aviation Services and Swissport International. HAECO is listed as a broad incumbent. Regional players are Groundforce Portugal and AeroGround Berlin. Aviant Aviation Services is listed as an emerging player.
Does Aero Services have an API?
No public API is recorded for Aero Services.
What industry is Aero Services in?
Aero Services's product category is Aviation Ground Support Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THABAIAC, Ground Handling (Ramp, Baggage, Turnaround), with a secondary code of THABAIAG, De-icing & Winter Operations. Its NAICS code is 4881 and its SIC code is 4581.