Elodie Mekhmoukh, Key Account Manager of Luxaviation France - Cannes office; Credit: Luxaviation

Luxaviation Group, one of the largest private aircraft operators worldwide headquartered in Luxembourg, has announced its expansion in France with the opening of an office at Cannes Mandelieu Airport.

With this new office opening, Luxaviation France is expanding its commercial presence to the French Riviera, becoming Luxaviation's second presence in France. This is accompanied by the appointment of Elodie Mekhmoukh as Key Account Manager of Luxaviation France, Cannes office, starting 1 July 2021.

Under the supervision and direction of Romain Alati, Chief Commercial Officer of Luxaviation France, Elodie Mekhmoukh will be responsible for driving the company's ambitious growth plans throughout the Côte d'Azur area, including Nice Côte d'Azur and Cannes Mandelieu airports. Ms Mekhmoukh previously worked as Commercial Director of Azur Helicopters and has significant work experience in the private jet and helicopter charter industry.

Patrick Hansen, CEO of Luxaviation Group, commented: “We are very happy to be strengthening the Luxaviation brand footprint in France with this new location in Cannes and are thrilled to welcome Elodie Mekhmoukh to the Luxaviation family. Elodie brings twelve years of experience in the industry and has an excellent knowledge of the destination. The new office marks a milestone in Luxaviation’s continued growth in France and will allow Luxaviation Group to rapidly establish itself within this key European charter market”. 

Cannes Mandelieu Airport is currently the third most important airport in France and one of the key hubs of the French Riviera. With a strong focus on private business aviation and tourism, it connects 481 airports.

Nice Côte d’Azur Airport is the second largest European Business Aviation airport with 698 connected airports. 

Today, Luxaviation France is the largest private jet operator at Paris Le Bourget airport with a fleet of 20 aircraft at its base. Services include jet charter management, aircraft management, maintenance and support.