Sampad Aviation is the incumbent, but Aeronaut offers a European alternative rooted in EU data laws and stronger digital sovereignty.
Incumbent Solution
Signature Aviation is a multinational aviation services provider specializing in private aviation support, including fixed-base operations (FBOs) and hangar facilities. The company operates a global network providing fueling, ground handling, and maintenance services for business and private aircraft.
Sampad Aviation ownership profileEU Challenger
Aeronaut was a pioneering Estonian airline established in 1921 that operated international flights between Tallinn, Helsinki, Riga, and Königsberg. The company ceased operations in 1927 following financial difficulties and the withdrawal of government subsidies.
Visit AeronautAeronaut ownership profile| Metric | Sampad Aviation | Aeronaut |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | London, GB | Tallinn, EE |
| Ownership | private | private |
| Tax Domicile | GB | EE |
| Ultimate Parent | Global Infrastructure Partners | — |
| Data Hosting | — | — |
| CLOUD Act Exposure | Yes ⚠️ | No ✓ |
| AI Trains on User Data | — | — |
| GDPR | self-declared | — |
| DSA Designation | — | — |
| Carbon Neutral | false | — |
| B Corp | No | No |
| Supply Chain | — | — |
| Repair / Recycling | No | No |
Last verified . Sources: Sampad Aviation on Wikidata, Sampad Aviation website, Aeronaut on Wikidata, How we audit.