Fleet Care Program at Salerno Costa d'Amalfi (LIRI)
Twelve-month appearance plan for based fleets: scheduled service, priority AOG cover, one invoice.
The Fleet Care Program at Salerno Costa d'Amalfi provides a twelve-month appearance plan for charter operators, corporate flight departments and FBOs basing aircraft at this reopened coastal airport. We build a service calendar around your flight schedule, allocate priority crew for quick turns between legs, and deliver monthly interiors, seasonal exteriors and brightwork under a fixed monthly budget per tail number. Every visit generates a service history and photos; quarterly reviews keep your operations team aligned. Twenty-four-hour AOG cover ensures unplanned turnarounds receive the same attention as scheduled stops.
05/23 · 2000 m
AIP and airport data123 ft
21 km
Salerno (en.wikipedia: 13 miles SE; Universal Weather: 14 km)What changes at Salerno Costa d'Amalfi for fleet-based aircraft?
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi reopened to scheduled traffic on 11 July 2024 after its single runway—05/23, two thousand metres—was extended through four years of works completed in February 2024. The airport is operated by GESAC, the Naples airport company, and sits at one hundred and twenty-three feet elevation, twenty-one kilometres from Salerno. It is not slot coordinated and serves as an airport of entry with customs available.
General-aviation facilities remain transitional: a dedicated GA terminal and five-gate passenger terminal are planned but not yet complete, with full operation expected in 2026–2027. For fleet operators, this means coordination with the airport operator is essential during the build-out phase. Handlers are not yet formally listed, so third-party service crews—ours included—work directly with airport operations to secure apron access, GPU and airside escort. The coastal location brings salt-laden air year-round, accelerating corrosion on brightwork and leaving a haze on windscreens and leading edges; fleets based here benefit from a standing wash and polish cadence rather than reactive calls.
How does a twelve-month program fit a charter or corporate schedule?
We map the service calendar to your flight department's rhythm. Quick turns—dry wash, cabin tidy, galley restock coordination—are scheduled around legs; monthly interiors target low-utilisation windows; seasonal exteriors and single-stage polish align with slower periods or planned maintenance downtime. The fixed monthly budget per tail number removes the invoice surprise when an aircraft returns early or a client requests a pre-flight detail.
Priority crew allocation means the same technicians learn your aircraft: cabin materials, cheat line masking, avionance no-touch zones, gear-bay decon preferences. When an AOG event forces an unplanned turnaround, our 24/7 cover routes the nearest qualified crew to your stand without waiting for a new quote or purchase order. Documentation follows every visit—tech-log entries, before-and-after photos, consumables used—so your operations team and the owner's representative see exactly what was done and when.
Why does the Amalfi coast climate demand scheduled appearance work?
Salt aerosol, high humidity and intense summer sun combine to degrade paint gloss, oxidise aluminium brightwork and leave mineral deposits on glass surfaces. Aircraft based at Salerno spend more time on the apron than those passing through; without a hydrophobic sealant refreshed every quarter, the fuselage collects a grey film that a single rinseless wash cannot fully remove. Nacelle inlets and belly panels show corrosion bloom faster here than at inland airports.
A fleet program spaces these tasks across the year: exterior wash and sealant in spring and autumn, brightwork polish before summer and after winter, cabin deep-clean during low-charter months. The alternative—waiting until the paint looks dull or the windscreen hazes—means heavier compounding, longer downtime and higher cost per intervention. Scheduled work also lets us cold-soak the aircraft overnight when temperatures drop, ensuring polish cures properly and sealant bonds to the clear coat rather than sitting on top of it.
What do airport operations expect from a third-party detailing crew at LIRI?
Because general-aviation infrastructure is still transitional, the airport operator requires advance notice for airside access, typically forty-eight hours for routine visits and as much lead time as possible for weekend or holiday work. Our crew carries its own airside passes, but an escort from airport operations or the handling agent present may still be required depending on the stand and the day.
We bring our own water—either trucked in or drawn from approved hydrant points if the airport confirms availability—and capture all run-off in containment mats, then dispose of it according to GESAC environmental protocols. GPU access is coordinated in advance so the aircraft remains powered during cabin work. We do not block taxiways or service roads; if your aircraft sits on a stand near the apron edge, we position our van and equipment to leave clearance for tow tugs and catering trucks. All movement on the ramp is logged, and we notify ground control before repositioning between aircraft when servicing multiple tails in a fleet program.
How does documentation work across a twelve-month program?
Every visit generates a digital service report: date, tail number, work performed, products used, crew names, time on and off stand. High-resolution photos—wide shots of the full aircraft, close-ups of any pre-existing blemish or new finding—are attached and stored in a shared folder accessible to your operations team. If we discover a paint chip, a loose cheat line decal or a cabin-seat stain that needs OEM attention, the report flags it with a photo and a recommendation.
At the end of each quarter, we sit down—remotely or in person—with your flight-department manager or chief pilot to review the service history, compare before-and-after images, and adjust the calendar if utilisation has changed. This quarterly review also confirms the fixed monthly budget still matches your needs; if you add a tail or retire one, we amend the contract and the invoice. The goal is a single point of contact and a predictable expense line, not a stack of ad-hoc quotes every time an aircraft needs a wash.
What happens when an AOG or unplanned turnaround occurs?
Twenty-four-hour AOG cover means a phone call or message reaches a duty manager immediately, not an answering service. If your aircraft diverts to Salerno or returns early from a positioning leg, we dispatch the nearest qualified crew—often the same technicians already familiar with your fleet—to your stand within the timeframe you specify. Priority access does not mean we bump other clients; it means your request moves to the front of the scheduling queue and we allocate crew even if it requires pulling them from a less urgent task elsewhere.
The service itself depends on your need: a quick exterior dry wash and cabin tidy to make the aircraft presentable for the next passenger leg, or a full interior detail if a catering spill or pet accident occurred. Because you are already in a twelve-month program, no new purchase order or credit check is required; the work is billed against your existing monthly budget or, if it exceeds the normal scope, added as a line item on the next invoice with the same agreed rates. We photograph the aircraft on arrival and departure, update the service history, and send the report to your operations team before the aircraft departs the stand.
Questions operators ask about Fleet Care Program at Salerno Costa d'Amalfi
Which aircraft types fit the Fleet Care Program at Salerno?
Super-midsize to ultra-long-range business jets and ACJ/BBJ; light jets and turboprops only within an existing fleet contract. The program is designed for super-midsize, large-cabin, ultra-long-range business jets and corporate airliners—ACJ and BBJ families. Light jets and turboprops are accepted only when they form part of a mixed fleet already under contract, ensuring efficient crew allocation and consistent service standards across all tail numbers.
How is the monthly budget calculated?
Fixed cost per tail number, based on aircraft size, expected utilisation and the agreed service calendar. We calculate a fixed monthly fee per tail number by combining aircraft size, your forecast utilisation and the mix of quick turns, monthly interiors and seasonal exteriors in the service calendar. The budget is agreed at contract signature and reviewed quarterly; if utilisation or service frequency changes, we adjust the fee for the next quarter.
Can we pause the program during low-season months?
Yes, the contract allows a seasonal pause with advance notice, resuming when utilisation increases. Charter operators and seasonal corporate fleets may pause the program during defined low-activity months—typically winter for Mediterranean leisure routes—provided we receive sixty days' notice. A reduced retainer keeps priority AOG cover active, and the full service calendar resumes when flight operations pick up.
What if our aircraft repositions to another airport mid-contract?
We service the aircraft at the new base if we operate there, or arrange a local partner with your approval. If your fleet repositions to another European airport where Terso operates, the service calendar continues at the new location under the same contract terms. For airports outside our direct footprint, we propose a vetted local partner and coordinate the handover, maintaining documentation continuity and service standards.
Does the program include deicing or anti-icing fluid application?
No; deicing is coordinated separately with the handling agent or airport deicing provider. Deicing and anti-icing—Type I and Type IV fluid application—are not part of the appearance program; they remain the responsibility of the handling agent present at Salerno or a licensed deicing provider. We do apply pitot covers and static-port protection after exterior washes during cold months to prevent moisture ingress.
How quickly can you respond to an AOG call at Salerno?
Typically within two to four hours, depending on crew location and airside-access approval from airport operations. Response time depends on where our nearest crew is working and how quickly GESAC airport operations grants airside access. For aircraft based at Salerno under a fleet program, we pre-position crew during peak charter days, reducing response to under two hours; for unexpected AOG events, two to four hours is standard once we receive stand assignment and escort clearance.
Who provides the water and power during service?
We bring our own water; GPU access is coordinated in advance with the airport or your handling agent. We truck in purified water or draw from airport hydrant points if GESAC confirms availability and environmental compliance. Ground power is arranged ahead of each visit with airport operations or the handling agent present, ensuring the aircraft remains powered for cabin lighting, galley checks and avionics no-touch zones during interior work.
Can we add or remove an aircraft mid-year?
Yes; the contract is amended, and the monthly budget adjusts from the following billing cycle. Fleet changes—adding a newly acquired tail or retiring an aircraft—are handled through a contract amendment. We update the service calendar, adjust the total monthly budget and confirm the new schedule with your operations team. The change takes effect at the start of the next billing cycle, typically thirty days after notification.
What happens if Salerno's GA terminal opens mid-contract?
We adapt to the new infrastructure, updating apron-access procedures and stand locations as needed. When the dedicated general-aviation terminal and gates become operational—expected 2026–2027—we will coordinate with GESAC and any FBO or handler that opens to streamline airside access, water supply and stand assignments. Your service calendar and monthly budget remain unchanged unless the new infrastructure materially alters our operating costs, in which case we discuss any adjustment at the next quarterly review.
Is there a minimum contract length beyond twelve months?
The initial term is twelve months; renewal is annual or biennial by mutual agreement. We require a twelve-month initial commitment to justify priority crew allocation and calendar planning. At the end of the term, the contract renews automatically on an annual basis unless either party provides ninety days' notice. Long-standing fleet clients may negotiate a biennial renewal with a modest rate lock.