The Spanish National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC) has opened disciplinary proceedings against several companies involved in the management and operation of facilities dedicated to executive aviation, for alleged anti-competitive practices in the market for ground handling services at airports.
The companies under investigation are Air Taxis Handling, S.L., Aviapartner Spain, S.A., General Aviation Services, S.L., Mallorcair, S.L., Sky Valet Spain, S.L.U., United Aviation Services, S.L., and Universal Aviation Spain, S.A. (case S/0014/25).
According to the CNMC, these companies may have engaged in agreements and/or concerted practices involving market sharing, price fixing, and the coordination of other commercial conditions, as well as exchanges of sensitive information in the market for ground handling services for general aviation. The alleged conduct relates in particular to the operation and management of Fixed Base Operator (FBO) facilities, which provide specialized ground services for private and business aircraft.
The CNMC also reports indications of non-solicitation agreements among the investigated companies, designed to prevent the recruitment of each other’s employees.
The proceedings originate from information submitted by Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea (AENA), the Spanish airport operator, in accordance with Article 150.1 of the Public Sector Contracts Law. AENA notified the CNMC of possible anti-competitive practices affecting several public tenders for the lease of FBO facilities.
Between 28 and 30 May 2024, the CNMC conducted inspections at the offices of General Aviation Services, Sky Valet Spain, United Aviation Services, and Universal Aviation Spain. Further inspections took place between 10 and 13 June 2025 at the premises of Aviapartner Spain and Mallorcair.
The opening of proceedings does not imply that the investigated companies have violated competition law. The CNMC now has a maximum period of 24 months to complete its investigation and reach a final decision.
