AEGEAN AIRLINES S.A. announced that its subsidiary, Olympic Air, has acquired a 45% stake in APELLA Single-Member S.A. The investment was executed through a combination of the acquisition of existing shares and a parallel capital contribution as part of a share capital increase of APELLA. Dr. Nikos Kontogiannis remains the majority shareholder, holding a 55% stake and continues in his role as Chief Executive Officer of the company following AEGEAN’s investment.
APELLA is a certified EASA Part-145 organization specializing in aircraft and aeronautical component maintenance, offering a wide range of repair and support services for multiple aircraft types. In the field of wheel and brake repairs, APELLA is the largest service provider in Greece.
The company also operates as an approved partner of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, providing engineering services and flight support for military aircraft. It supports both the Hellenic Air Force’s F-16 Viper upgrade program and the global F-16 production program, which are implemented at the facilities of Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI). In addition, APELLA is a manufacturer of specialized tools and aviation equipment and holds AS9100D, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001 certifications.
The company aims to develop an aircraft maintenance facility in Almyros, on a privately owned plot of land of 100,000 sq.m., located near Nea Anchialos Airport in the Regional Unit of Magnesia. The investment provides for the interconnection of the facility with the airport and the development of MRO infrastructure, initially supporting aircraft parking and disassembly activities and, in a subsequent phase, the provision of aircraft painting and heavy maintenance services.
In 2024, the company revenues stood at 15 million euros, with net profits after tax at 1.3 million euros. APELLA employs 151 employees.
The investment objectives focus on creating synergies, facilitating the exchange of know-how and supporting the expansion of the AEGEAN Group’s activities in the field of heavy aircraft maintenance, which commenced in early 2024 with the establishment of the new Aircraft Maintenance & Crew Training Center at Athens International Airport.
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