About us
Committed to delivering the best critical data solutions that are available in the market, SKYLINE CDS’ specialists are on the leading edge of the latest technological advances in C4ISR. This results in SKYLINE CDS offering a comprehensive portfolio of state of the art tactical data and training services and products aimed at the air, land, naval, cyber and public safety domains.
Skyline CDS in depth
SKYLINE Critical Data Solutions (CDS) is an official reseller for a growing series of OEMs involved in developing and producing modern, gamechanging C4ISR related technologies. It is also a vital partner for many industrial companies and government customers given its thorough systems integration expertise.
When supporting exercises or operations SKYLINE CDS strives to integrate fully with the end user, so during planning, preparation, execution and evaluation of any given mission which the company might be required to support. SKYLINE CDS’ team consists of highly trained and motivated personnel, mostly former military, who combine recent and relevant operational experience with extensive IT expertise. In order to work with classified information, all of SKYLINE CDS’ staff are vetted after which they obtain the right security clearance.
Driven by an innovative vision, SKYLINE CDS focuses on creating effective, cutting-edge solutions including but not limited to cloud, cybersecurity and interoperability enhancing technologies, both for the defence and the public security sectors.
SKYLINE CDS is a sister company of SKYLINE AVIATION, the Netherlands’ foremost specialist contract air provider based at Groningen Airport Eelde. When working together, our two companies operate under the joint AEC SKYLINE banner. SKYLINE CDS’ operations are supported by a widespread, global network of business partners in the defence and aerospace industry, many of which the company represents in the Netherlands.
In short, SKYLINE CDS provides “bang for the buck” by supplying first class C4ISR & Cyber services and products, delivering professional and cost-effective support to armed forces and public security agencies at any stage during operations, exercises and training.
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History
AEC SKYLINE is the go-to partner when it comes to providing specialist contract air support. For over 30 years various customers have come to rely on the company’s wide range of services. While its range of C4ISR & Cyber related activities continues to expand steadily, the company remains the Netherlands MoD’s preferred contract air supplier, having operated under a successive series of multiyear contracts and extensions since its foundation.
1991 - company is founded
1991
Acquired by the Forum Group
In 2010 SKYLINE AVIATION is acquired by the FORUM GROUP owned by former RNLAF AH-64 pilot Stef Have and over time merges with AEC AIR SUPPORT, the group’s dedicated ISR business unit, under the joint AEC SKYLINE banner. In addition to SKYLINE AVIATION and AEC AIR SUPPORT, the FORUM GROUP also includes Breda International Airport located in the south of the Netherlands which is home to AEC AIR SUPPORT and its growing range of ISR and subsequent C4ISR & Cyber related activities.
2010
Under contract with USAFE
Operating out of Zweibrücken airport in Germany under a permit issued by German authorities, AEC SKYLINE’s contract air fleet starts supporting Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) Close Air Support (CAS) training on behalf of the United States Air Force in Europe (USAFE) in 2021.
2021
Teaming with Top Aces
During the 2023 NIDV Exhibition Defence & Security AEC SKYLINE announces various exciting new partnerships. Chief among these is the cooperation with TOP ACES, a leader in ADAIR and JTAC technology that is active in North America and in Europe. It has the largest fleet of commercially operated fighter aircraft in active service and is the world’s only commercial owner/operator of the F-16.
2023
Growing C4ISR portfolio
In April 2024 AEC AIR SUPPORT is revamped into SKYLINE CDS – for Critical Data Solutions. The name change better reflects the growing range of activities that are performed by AEC SKYLINE’s dedicated C4ISR & Cyber division including the provision of specialised systems integration expertise, cloud solutions and technologies aimed at optimising C4I interoperability and standardisation.
2024
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Memberships & Certifications
SKYLINE CDS is a trusted member of the NIDV, the Netherlands Industries for Defence & Security trade association which promotes involvement of its members in the design, development, production, maintenance of defence and security equipment, plus related services.
The management systems implemented by SKYLINE CDS meet the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, the internationally recognised standard for quality management.
The management systems implemented by SKYLINE CDS meet the environmental management system requirements of ISO 14001:2015.
The management systems implemented by SKYLINE CDS meet the ISO 27001:2022 information security management system requirements.