Transport group extends its European operations with acquisition

Accrington-based managed transport and accommodation solution provider CMAC has acquired Spanish company Aircinks Solutions for an undisclosed sum.

Operating for 10 years, Aircinks has built a solid foundation serving and supporting airlines across Spain, Portugal and Morocco, during flight disruption.

Following the launch of CMAC operations in Greece last year, the expansion into Spain sees the Lancashire organisation buck the trend around Brexit uncertainty, extending its footprint into Europe.

CMAC now serves more than 130 airports.

The Aircinks operation will continue to be overseen by Jordi Llopis and Israel Moreno, who move across to the CMAC Group, bringing with them their vast experience in dealing with flight disruption across the region.

Jordi Llopis said: “As part of the CMAC Group we are looking forward to the opportunities to expand the Aircinks network in Europe.

“CMAC provides new platforms and technologies which will enable us to deliver our services more efficiently and effectively to our customers.”

Peter Slater, chief operating officer of CMAC Group, said: “The acquisition of Aircinks has given us a great platform to build our services across Spain and Portugal and, along with our Greece operation, is a significant step in the development of CMAC as a major player in airline disruption across Europe.

“Many businesses may be cautious about expanding in Europe, but we feel this is absolutely the right time to be investing in the Continent and providing our services to new and existing customers.”