Cannes Marina French Riviera. Port De Cannes Marina France.  Photo: Luxaviation Group

Cannes Marina French Riviera. Port De Cannes Marina France.  Photo: Luxaviation Group

Luxaviation Group has opened a new office at Cannes Mandelieu Airport, a strategic expansion that aims to serve business and leisure travellers to the French Riviera.

The business aircraft operator opened the office on 1 July. Key Account Manager Elodie Mekhmoukh, who previously worked as commercial director for Azur Helicopters, will be responsible for business development in the region.

“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,” said Patrick Hansen, CEO of Luxaviation Group.

The Cannes Mandelieu Airport has 481 airports connected.

The expansion comes after the that it had opened a base in Miami, USA. They also have plans to open a New York hub before 2022. Luxaviation has 1,300 employees working in 26 airports globally.