What Viggo does

Viggo is a Netherlands-based full-service airport ground handling company founded in 1974 (originally as Handling Agency Welschap at Eindhoven Airport) and rebranded to Viggo in 2009. It operates at the country's two principal airports: as exclusive ground handler at Eindhoven Airport (EIN) — a position consolidated in 2025 via the acquisition of Skytanking Nederland B.V. — and as a growing multi-airline handler at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), where it began operations in 2021 after winning the Transavia tender. The company provides passenger handling (check-in, gate services, PRM support), ramp handling (marshalling, pushback, towing up to widebody aircraft), and baggage handling, supported by a multi-skilled workforce model in which employees are cross-trained across functions.

Viggo's technology stack is grounded in sustainable ground support equipment (GSE) rather than software. It was the first European operator to deploy a Li-ion battery-powered electric Ground Power Unit (ITW GSE 7400, 2018), the first handler at Schiphol with a fully electric Goldhofer AST-2 E widebody towing truck (2023), and one of the first to deploy the Power Stow with tail loader structurally in daily operations (2025). A GSE pooling model developed with KLM Ground Services (2022) shares equipment to reduce tarmac congestion. Viggo holds IATA ISAGO certification continuously for over 10 years, has a stated target of 100% emission-free equipment by 2030 ("Green by Viggo"), and operates an integrated triangle collaboration model with airlines and airports.

Commercially, Viggo sells B2B ground handling services through multi-year contracts won via competitive airline tenders. It serves 16+ airlines including Transavia, Ryanair, KLM, Delta, Air Canada, Finnair, Etihad, Vietnam Airlines, Icelandair, ITA Airways, Air Europa, TAROM, Wizz Air, TUI fly, Pegasus, Corendon, SunExpress, and Aegean. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated bilaterally. In January 2026 Viggo was acquired by Unifi Aviation (Argenbright Group), North America's largest ground handler ($1.8B revenue, 240 airports), as Unifi's platform for continental European expansion. CEO Martijn Limburg continues to lead operations, and Viggo maintains its Eindhoven headquarters with ~1,300 employees.

Name

Viggo

Legal name

Viggo

Website

https://viggo.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Viggo is a Netherlands-based ground handling company providing passenger, baggage, and ramp services to airlines at Eindhoven Airport (exclusive handler) and Amsterdam Schiphol. Founded in 1974, it serves 16+ carriers and was acquired by Unifi Aviation in January 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Ground Handling Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Ground Handling (Ramp, Baggage, Turnaround) (THABAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Passenger Handling (Check-in, Boarding, Gate Services) (THABAIAD), Aircraft Turnaround Coordination & Station Management (THABAIAF)

Keywords

• Airport ground handling
• Passenger handling services
• Ramp and baggage handling
• Aircraft turnaround operations
• Aviation ground support

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ground Handling Services: Viggo generates revenue by providing passenger handling, baggage handling, and ramp handling services to airlines at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Eindhoven Airport. Services include check-in, gate services, baggage processing, aircraft pushback/towing, and loading/unloading. The company handles over 80,000 flights per year for European and international airlines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Viggo delivers full-service airport ground handling to airlines at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Eindhoven Airport. Its services span passenger handling (check-in, gate services, PRM assistance), ramp and baggage handling (aircraft turnaround, marshalling, pushback, baggage loading/unloading), and quality/safety management under ISAGO certification. The company supports over 80,000 flights annually for 16 airlines using a multi-skilled workforce model and operates Western Europe's most sustainable ground support equipment fleet.

Product overview

Viggo is a full-service ground handling company operating in the Netherlands at Eindhoven Airport (EIN) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). The company offers an integrated suite of ground handling services organized around two core pillars: Passenger Handling (check-in, gate services, PRM assistance) and Ramp & Baggage Handling (aircraft turnaround, pushback, baggage loading/unloading, marshalling). Services are delivered through a multi-skilled staffing model that enables operational flexibility. Supporting offerings include Quality & Safety management (ISAGO-certified), the Green by Viggo sustainability initiative (electric GSE fleet), GSE equipment pooling collaboration with KLM, and passenger baggage support services. Founded in 1974 as Handling Agency Welschap, the company rebranded to Viggo in 2009 and was acquired by Unifi Aviation in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Passenger Handling Comprehensive passenger handling services for airlines at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Eindhoven Airport, including check-in, gate services, passenger guidance, and support for Passengers with Reduced Mobility (PRM).
• Ramp & Baggage Handling Full ramp and baggage handling services including aircraft turnaround, baggage loading and unloading, pushback operations, and aircraft marshalling for airline clients at Schiphol and Eindhoven airports.
• Quality & Safety Management Quality assurance and safety management services for ground operations, including ISAGO certification compliance, regular safety audits, risk assessments, and just culture implementation in line with ICAO, EASA, and IATA Ground Handling Council guidelines.
• Green by Viggo (Sustainable Ground Operations) Sustainability-focused ground operations offering featuring an electric GSE fleet including e-GPUs (ITW GSE 7400) and Goldhofer AST-2 E electric widebody towing trucks, delivering up to 90% CO2 and 95% NOx reduction versus diesel equipment, with a stated target of 100% emission-free equipment by 2030.
• GSE Pooling with KLM Ground Services Shared Ground Support Equipment service offering developed with KLM Ground Services at Schiphol, enabling shared use of PowerStow, GPUs, loaders, belt loaders, and baggage carts to reduce tarmac space demand and traffic movements.
• Delayed and Damaged Baggage Support Passenger support service for handling delayed, damaged, or lost baggage claims and inquiries on behalf of airline clients operating at Schiphol and Eindhoven airports.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports 80,000+ flights per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Unifi AviationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026Unifi Aviation, headquartered in Atlanta and the largest ground handling company in North America ($1.8 billion revenues, 240 airports), acquired Viggo in January 2026 as part of its global growth strategy. Viggo CEO Martijn Limburg continues to lead operations under Unifi ownership, providing continuity for airline partners and employees. The acquisition marks Unifi's expansion into continental Europe.
• KLM Ground ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership for GSE (Ground Support Equipment) pooling concept, sharing equipment including powerstow, GPUs, loaders, belt loaders and baggage carts. Reduces tarmac space demand and traffic movements. Partnership expanded from equipment sharing to broader operational collaboration, with KLM approaching Viggo to assist with ground handling during challenging periods.
• ITW GSEcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Co-development partnership for the world's first all-electric GPU (ITW GSE 7400). Viggo provided input on functional specifications for daily operations. The e-GPU reduces CO2 emissions by 90% and NOx emissions by 95% compared to diesel-powered GPUs.
• GoldhofercoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier partnership for the Goldhofer AST-2 E, a 100% electric towing truck for widebody aircraft. Viggo was the first ground handler at Schiphol to acquire this equipment.
• Eindhoven AirportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong long-term partnership with Eindhoven Airport where Viggo is the exclusive ground handler. Multi-skilled approach includes performing airport tasks, security, and PRM services.
• Amsterdam Airport SchipholcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive partnership at Schiphol where Viggo maintains daily communication with the Airport Operations Centre (APOC) and participates in sustainability projects like fully sustainable taxiing by 2030 and vision of fully autonomous airport by 2050.
• AsitominorOthersCleaning and hygiene services partner at airports.
• Van Eeghem CateringminorOthersCatering partner for staff meals and refreshments at airport operations.
• KRUHminorOthersEquipment/solutions partner.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Swissport International: World's largest airport ground services company, operating at ~300 airports globally including Schiphol. Most direct large-scale competitor for Viggo's full-service passenger and ramp handling offering at major European hubs.
• dnata: One of the world's largest air services providers, owned by Emirates Group. Operates ground handling, cargo, and catering at major airports globally including Schiphol, directly competing with Viggo for airline tenders at AMS.
• Avia Solutions Group: Global aviation services conglomerate with significant ground handling and MRO operations in Europe. Comparable multi-station footprint and B2B airline services model to Viggo's growth trajectory.
• Menzies Aviation: Global ground handling and cargo services group operating at 200+ airports. Competes with Viggo at Schiphol and offers similar full-service handling solutions to airline customers across Europe and beyond.
• Worldwide Flight Services (WFS): Major global air cargo and ground handling provider owned by SATS. Operates at multiple European airports with comparable service portfolio to Viggo, competing for airline handling contracts.

Emerging players

• SATS Ltd. Asia-based ground handling and in-flight catering giant expanding in Europe (via WFS acquisition). Comparable service portfolio to Viggo, with growing European footprint that competes for cross-region airline contracts.

Direct peers

• Aviapartner: European-focused ground handling group operating at multiple continental airports including Schiphol. Direct competitor to Viggo at AMS and offers comparable passenger, ramp, and baggage handling services.
• KLM Ground Services: Ground handling arm of KLM, dominant handler at Schiphol. Both competitor and GSE pooling partner of Viggo; provides full-service handling including KLM and SkyTeam partner flights at AMS.

Others

• Unifi Aviation: Viggo's parent company and North America's largest ground handling group ($1.8B revenue, 240 airports). Functions as strategic acquirer/backer providing Viggo with capital, expertise, and potential cross-region airline contract support.

Regional players

• Skytanking (Marlink Group): Fuel handling and into-plane services provider whose Dutch subsidiary was acquired by Viggo in 2025. Previously operated alongside Viggo at Eindhoven and represents the fuel-side complement to Viggo's ramp handling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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