Wizz Air Extends Ground Handling Agreement with Aviaserve for a Further Three Years

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Aviaserve Ltd., Malta International Airport’s leading independent ground handling company and a member of the KDM Group, has successfully renewed its partnership with Wizz Air for a further three years. This renewed agreement highlights the airline’s continued confidence in Aviaserve’s ability to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality ground handling services.

Under the terms of the extended contract, Aviaserve will continue to provide Wizz Air with a full range of ground operations at Malta International Airport, including passenger assistance, ramp handling, baggage coordination, and turnaround support services. The ongoing partnership plays a key role in ensuring smooth, timely operations for Wizz Air’s growing presence in Malta.

With over 30 years of industry experience, Aviaserve is recognised for its operational excellence and commitment to international safety and quality standards. Its dedicated teams are highly trained and certified, supporting both airline efficiency and the passenger experience.

A spokesperson for Aviaserve stated that the renewal reflects the strong working relationship between the two companies and their shared focus on reliability and customer service. Wizz Air’s decision to extend the agreement is seen as a clear endorsement of Aviaserve’s performance and adaptability in an evolving aviation landscape.

As passenger numbers continue to rise and flight operations expand, both organisations look forward to strengthening their collaboration further. Aviaserve remains committed to supporting Wizz Air’s strategic growth at Malta International Airport through dependable and professional ground handling solutions.

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Gordon Scerri appointed as KDM Group CFO and Brian Scicluna joins Aviaserve as Head of Finance

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KDM Group has announced a key addition to its executive leadership with the appointment of Gordon Scerri as Group Chief Financial Officer (Group CFO), while Aviaserve Ltd, Malta’s leading independent ground handling company, has welcomed Brian Scicluna as its new Head of Finance — marking a strategic strengthening of financial expertise across both organisations.

 

In his new role as Group CFO of KDM Group, Gordon Scerri will be responsible for guiding the financial strategy of the diversified Malta-based conglomerate, which has interests spanning in aviation services, security, transport, mobility solutions, travel and more. Scerri brings extensive cross-industry experience and a track record of driving financial performance and governance, positioning him to play a central role in supporting KDM Group’s continued growth and operational excellence.

 

Concurrently, Aviaserve Ltd has expanded its senior finance team with the appointment of Brian Scicluna as Head of Finance. Scicluna joins Aviaserve at a time of growth for the company, where he will oversee financial planning, reporting and performance management to support the company’s long-term strategic objectives. His appointment reflects Aviaserve’s commitment to enhancing financial leadership as it continues to build on its success in handling ground operations for an expanding roster of international airline partners at Malta International Airport.

 

Gordon Scerri’s proven financial leadership — including over 25 years of experience in finance across multiple sectors — and Brian Scicluna’s fresh perspective in financial management underscore both organisations’ dedication to strong financial stewardship as they navigate evolving industry opportunities.

 

These appointments come at an exciting time for the Maltese business and aviation sectors, with both KDM Group and Aviaserve poised for continued strategic development and service expansion in 2026 and beyond.

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Kdm. group Introduces Aligned Leadership Structure and Centralised Management Services Model

As part of a group-wide transformation initiative, kdm. group has announced a strengthened leadership structure and long-term strategic direction, designed to drive operational excellence, financial discipline, and sustainable growth across all its business units.

Spearheaded by Group CEO Edward Chetcuti, the initiative places leadership alignment at the heart of execution — ensuring that strategy, culture, and discipline work cohesively to support consistent delivery and organisational resilience. The transformation is anchored in five core pillars: purpose, vision, mission, values, and culture, providing clarity on the group’s identity, direction, and the value it brings to clients and stakeholders on a daily basis.

As a key component of this strategy, kdm. group is implementing a Centralised Management Services Model aimed at building centres of excellence that support all subsidiaries, while preserving their operational autonomy. Beginning in 2026, core functions such as Finance & Treasury, Marketing and PR, and Commercial Services will be centralised, with additional services — including Legal & Compliance, Digital Transformation, Procurement, Business Intelligence, and Facilities Management — set to follow in subsequent phases.

This model is designed to eliminate duplication, strengthen governance, enhance financial visibility, and accelerate decision-making. By doing so, kdm. group enables its companies — operating across aviation, security, mobility, and travel — to focus on their core competencies while benefiting from unified systems, clear accountability, standardised performance metrics, and shared digital platforms.

A spokesperson for the group emphasised that “strategy alone is not enough without the culture and discipline to sustain it”. By aligning leadership, investing in talent, and embracing digital innovation, kdm. group is positioning itself to scale with agility and deliver lasting value across its ecosystem.

This transformation reflects the group’s long-term commitment to alignment without compromising autonomy, sharper execution, and excellence as a standard — not an aspiration — as it continues to build a resilient, future-ready organisation.

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