Baltic Ground Services (BGS), an international provider of ground handling and aircraft fueling services, has expanded its cooperation with Turkish leisure carrier Freebird Airlines across several airports in the Baltics, while also adding a new location in the Czech Republic ahead of the Summer 2026 season.
Under the renewed agreements, BGS will continue providing into-plane fueling services for Freebird Airlines at Tallinn Airport (TLL), Kaunas Airport (KUN), and Palanga Airport (PLQ). In addition, the airline is planning to launch operations from Ostrava Airport (OSR), where BGS will also provide fueling support under a newly signed agreement.
“As airlines prepare for the busy summer travel season, operational flexibility and consistent support across multiple stations become increasingly important,” said Vitalis Dudys, Head of Commerce at BGS Group. “We are pleased to continue and expand our cooperation with Freebird Airlines and support their operations across different markets in the region.”
“Our cooperation with BGS has played an important role in supporting smooth and reliable operations across our network,” said Erhan Taşkın, Director Ground Operations at Freebird Airlines. “Having a trusted fueling partner in multiple locations allows us to efficiently support our seasonal charter operations and maintain operational consistency throughout the summer period.”
This year, Freebird Airlines marks its 25th anniversary of operations, having served millions of passengers across Europe and popular leisure destinations since its establishment in 2000. The expanded cooperation with BGS supports the airline’s seasonal operations across the Baltics while also marking its planned operational expansion into Ostrava for the Summer 2026 season.
About the company
BGS is a leading provider of ground handling and aircraft fueling services with operations at 10 airports in 5 countries throughout Central and Eastern Europe. The company is also a part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, operating a fleet of 136 aircraft and the parent company of over 250 subsidiaries. The group offers a wide range of aviation solutions, including MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), pilot and crew training, ground handling, and other related aviation services. Supported by 11,000 highly skilled aviation professionals, the group operates across 6 continents.