Charter & Fractional
Vista Global Announces Deal To Acquire Air Hamburg
In a deal expected to close this year, charter operator Vista Global will acquire Air Hamburg, giving the company a 15 percent share of the global market.
Through VistaJet and XO, Vista Global Holdings operates a fleet of more than 196 business jets including Bombardier Challengers and Globals. (Photo: VistaJet)
Through VistaJet and XO, Vista Global Holdings operates a fleet of more than 196 business jets including Bombardier Challengers and Globals. (Photo: VistaJet)

Dubai-based Vista Global Holdings has agreed to acquire Air Hamburg of Germany in a deal between the two charter operators that is expected to increase Vista’s flight hours by 30 percent and give it a 15 percent share of the global air charter market. The deal will also provide Vista with Air Hamburg Technik, an EASA Part 145 maintenance operation at Baden-Baden Airpark, and a VIP lounge at Hamburg Airport. The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of the year, pending regulatory approvals.