Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Swissport Executive Aviation exists to serve the business aviation market on the ground – providing whatever it takes to make life easier for passengers, crew and aircraft. Ground-based services include passengers and crew reception at aircraft, transport of passengers and crew between aircraft and terminal, escorting passengers and baggage through customs and imigration to waiting limousines, coordinating ground transportation, organizing catering, refueling or security services – in a word everything passengers, crew and aircraft require for the most efficient turnaround from engine shutdown to ignition. Crew benefit from accommodation and transportation arrangements, and enjoy full administrative support and facilities. Swissport Executive Aviation is backed by its parent company Swissport International Ltd., one of the world's leading commercial aviation ground handlers. Now operation at over 180 airports in 42 countries and handling over 2 million aircraft a year.