John WeekesSenior Business Reporter·nzme·14 Jul, 2026 06:21 AM2 mins to read‌SO Capital chief executive Shah Aslam and PrivatPort global chief executive Josua Hildbrand at Auckland Airport. Photo / Cameron PitneyThe private jet stereotype might involve champagne, caviar, moguls and movie stars.That notion has some basis, but a new private aviation hub could help with everything from organ transplants to specialist freight trips.

PrivatPort, Swissport’s executive aviation unit, signed a deal today with Auckland-based private equity firm SO Capital.