Increased maturity in sales dialogues with potential customers in Europe and other parts of the world
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2023
Svein Gunnar Mæland came up with the idea when his brother's flight home for Christmas was severely delayed due to bad weather and chaos at the de-icing facilities
Mæland spent hundreds of hours talking to professionals in the aviation industry and realized the potential with his solution
Successful test of test arm at Notodden
First small-scale prototype was ready in October 2015
Received the Seal of Excellence and EUR2,5m from the European Commission Horizon 2020 SME
Research and Innovation Program
The building process of washing and de-icing system at Skien Airport Geiteryggen in Norway started
January: MSG's own Boeing 737 arrives at Skien Airport Geiteryggen.
The aircraft is vital in the testing and demonstration of MSG's solution
September: The norwegian prime minister Erna Solberg open the Multi Solution Gate
About Us
Company History
Our vision is to develop excellent and innovative solutions. We aim to simplify the adoption and use of various green technology solutions within the aviation industry.
Our mission is to be 100% chemical-free and to extend the lifespan of technical equipment.
Our Team
CEO / FOUNDER
Svein Gunnar Mæland
Svein Gunnar Maeland is a highly experienced entrepreneur and engineer with over 25 years' experience of business and project management and a hugely successful track record in managing and successfully delivering innovative, collaborative R&D projects.
Svein Gunnar has a tea of highly skilled professionals with diverse qualifications supporting him, including engineers, technicians, IT personnel, software developers and business development specialists.
CFO
Jarle Sørensen
Jarle graduated as a business economist at the University of South-Eastern Norway in the year 2012 and a real estate agent in the year 2024. He has 25 years of experience and expertise in finance, start-ups, property, accounting sales and networking.
He has broad experience in company start-ups, mergers/fissions, document processing and the processes this requires.
Another area in which he has a good track record is sales/negotiations and solution orientation for the implementation of agreements. He mainly works in business brokerage at Meland Eiendomsmegling AS located in Skien.
CTO
Camille Abou Jaoude
CEO
Ole-Martin Meland
Ole-Martin graduated from The Faculty of Law at the University of Oslo in the year 2000. He mainly works within the areas of real estate, employment law, contract law and business law.
He also holds the title of International Arbitrator and is also a real-estate agent within MNEF.
Ole-Martin is a very experienced and renowned lawyer and broker who, with his broad experience of property law and real-estate brokerage both in private- and commercial markets, is one of the best on this particular area.
He is distinctly punctual, accurate and a knowledgeable professional. that you can always rely on.
He is also chairman of the Skien Hunting and Fishing Association and a board member of the Norwegian Hunting and Fishing association as he is an avid outdoorsman and hunter.
CTO
Camille Abou Jaoude
Camille has extensive experience in the aviation industry.
Till 2021:
▪ Securing a major installation contract with the Saudi THC, transporting from Spain the full site of private helicopter MRO, which includes the inflatable hangar, and the stand-alone power plant – BUILDAIR.
▪ Worked during Lockdown as a consultant with BUILDAIR – Spain, aircraft logistics/spare parts, developed the Inflatable Hangar Marketing in KSA, UAE, and Kuwait for both Military and Civil aircraft, which included the full participation in roadshows
(Spain), international exhibitions (UAE, KWI and KSA).
From 2012 till 2019:
▪ Led Privatair Saudi Arabia's (PASA) successful bid to be awarded the Saudi Civil Aviation Concession (GACA) for managing, developing, and operating the Private Aviation terminals of the three major cities (Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam).
▪ Have been delegated from PASA to SAUDIA Private Aviation (SPA) as a Consultant in the Ground handling, and re-engineering all its organizational structure and procedures for all 27 airports under SPA. Training and outsourcing training in Ramp Safety, Ground Handling logistics, and creating a positive communication platform between the related departments.
From 2008 till 2012:
▪ Established the first privately owned flight school in Saudi Arabia - Rabigh Wings Aviation School- and then transformed it into an Academy, flying in from the USA all its related Aircraft – a total of 15-: JVs between RWAA and BLOM Italy, and Fugro USA, both for Geo Surveys.
▪ Designed, developed, and managed all the related curriculums and syllabi, recruited flight and ground instructors from the US, and Europe, and expanded the Academy to accommodate 40 student pilots together.
▪ Won the Saudi Boarder Army Flight Training conversion and Search and Rescue contract.
▪ Graduated more than 50 Saudi pilots and all are hired with FlyNas and Saudia.
From 2000 till 2008:
▪ Initiated the commercial team, merger, and finalization of the operation structure that formed the biggest ground handling company in KSA, and then handled the airport management and commercial activities at King Abdul-Aziz International Airport, dealing with all airport authorities at all levels.
▪ Mentored the department managers, duty managers, and supervisors in all the services and updated processes related to our core services in aviation and quality (ISO 9001).
▪ In charge of the operations of three stations at international airports of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
As Station Manager with Swissport:
▪ Responsible for Ground Handling at King Khaled International Airport - Riyadh - KSA, for National Flight Services as a Swissport associate.
▪ Managed Umra and Hajj operations activity for Jeddah, King Abdelaziz Int airport for consecutive 9 years.
Airline Station Management – Lebanon, Vienna, and Turkey.
1998 Station Manager Assistant – Austrian Airlines – Dedicated Swissair Station Manager.
1993 Station Manager/Sales Assistant Manager - Turkish Airlines.
CEO / FOUNDER
Svein Gunnar Mæland
Svein Gunnar Maeland is a highly experienced entrepreneur and engineer with over 25 years' experience of business and project management and a hugely successful track record in managing and successfully delivering innovative, collaborative R&D projects.
Svein Gunnar has a team of highly skilled professionals with diverse qualifications supporting him, including engineers, technicians, IT personnel, software developers and business development specialists.
CEO
Ole-Martin Meland
Ole-Martin graduated from The Faculty of Law at the University of Oslo in the year 2000. He mainly works within the areas of real estate, employment law, contract law and business law.
He also holds the title of International Arbitrator and is also a real-estate agent within MNEF.
Ole-Martin is a very experienced and renowned lawyer and broker who, with his broad experience of property law and real-estate brokerage both in private- and commercial markets, is one of the best on this particular area.
He is distinctly punctual, accurate and a knowledgeable professional. that you can always rely on.
He is also chairman of the Skien Hunting and Fishing Association and a board member of the Norwegian Hunting and Fishing association as he is an avid outdoorsman and hunter.
CFO
Jarle Sørensen
Jarle graduated as a business economist at the University of South-Eastern Norway in the year 2012 and a real estate agent in the year 2024. He has 25 years of experience and expertise in finance, start-ups, property, accounting sales and networking.
He has broad experience in company start-ups, mergers/fissions, document processing and the processes this requires.
Another area in which he has a good track record is sales/negotiations and solution orientation for the implementation of agreements. He mainly works in business brokerage at Meland Eiendomsmegling AS located in Skien.
CTO
Camille Abou Jaoude
Camille has extensive experience in the aviation industry.
Till 2021:
▪ Securing a major installation contract with the Saudi THC, transporting from Spain the full site of private helicopter MRO, which includes the inflatable hangar, and the stand-alone power plant – BUILDAIR.
▪ Worked during Lockdown as a consultant with BUILDAIR – Spain, aircraft logistics/spare parts, developed the Inflatable Hangar Marketing in KSA, UAE, and Kuwait for both Military and Civil aircraft, which included the full participation in roadshows
(Spain), international exhibitions (UAE, KWI and KSA).
From 2012 till 2019:
▪ Led Privatair Saudi Arabia's (PASA) successful bid to be awarded the Saudi Civil Aviation Concession (GACA) for managing, developing, and operating the Private Aviation terminals of the three major cities (Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam).
▪ Have been delegated from PASA to SAUDIA Private Aviation (SPA) as a Consultant in the Ground handling, and re-engineering all its organizational structure and procedures for all 27 airports under SPA. Training and outsourcing training in Ramp Safety, Ground Handling logistics, and creating a positive communication platform between the related departments.
From 2008 till 2012:
▪ Established the first privately owned flight school in Saudi Arabia - Rabigh Wings Aviation School- and then transformed it into an Academy, flying in from the USA all its related Aircraft – a total of 15-: JVs between RWAA and BLOM Italy, and Fugro USA, both for Geo Surveys.
▪ Designed, developed, and managed all the related curriculums and syllabi, recruited flight and ground instructors from the US, and Europe, and expanded the Academy to accommodate 40 student pilots together.
▪ Won the Saudi Boarder Army Flight Training conversion and Search and Rescue contract.
▪ Graduated more than 50 Saudi pilots and all are hired with FlyNas and Saudia.
From 2000 till 2008:
▪ Initiated the commercial team, merger, and finalization of the operation structure that formed the biggest ground handling company in KSA, and then handled the airport management and commercial activities at King Abdul-Aziz International Airport, dealing with all airport authorities at all levels.
▪ Mentored the department managers, duty managers, and supervisors in all the services and updated processes related to our core services in aviation and quality (ISO 9001).
▪ In charge of the operations of three stations at international airports of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
As Station Manager with Swissport:
▪ Responsible for Ground Handling at King Khaled International Airport - Riyadh - KSA, for National Flight Services as a Swissport associate.
▪ Managed Umra and Hajj operations activity for Jeddah, King Abdelaziz Int airport for consecutive 9 years.
Airline Station Management – Lebanon, Vienna, and Turkey.
1998 Station Manager Assistant – Austrian Airlines – Dedicated Swissair Station Manager.
1993 Station Manager/Sales Assistant Manager - Turkish Airlines.
