Quick Turn at Florence Peretola (LIRQ)
Flight-ready reset between two legs—cabin, lav, galley and a waterless wipe-down, inside your slot
Quick Turn at Florence Peretola is a flight-ready reset booked between two legs when your passengers disembark for a city stop or a crew change and you depart the same day. We vacuum and wipe the cabin, reset the lavatory and galley, clean cockpit and cabin windows from inside, and perform a waterless exterior wipe of the nose, leading edges and entry area—all inside your ground time. The service is built for super-midsize through ultra-long-range jets operating turnarounds at this city airport, where slot coordination and a short runway make timing non-negotiable.
05/23 · 1560 m
AIP and airport data142 ft
5 km
Florence city centre (north-west)3 on the airport
independent, no affiliationWhat changes at Florence Peretola?
Florence Peretola sits at 142 feet elevation, five kilometres north-west of Florence city centre, and operates a single 1,560-metre runway (05/23) with displaced thresholds. The airport is slot-coordinated, so every movement is scheduled and your turnaround window is fixed from the moment PPR is confirmed. Four handling agents are present at the airport—Signature Aviation (Signature Florence), Sky Services, AviaVIP (Argos VIP Private Handling) and Toscana Aeroporti Handling—and one of them will be your point of contact for ramp access, GPU and any deviation from the filed schedule.
The short runway and displaced thresholds mean weight and performance are calculated tightly, particularly in summer when density altitude rises. If your second leg departs in afternoon heat, a quick turn that adds no fuel weight but removes cabin waste and ensures clean leading edges can make the difference between a comfortable margin and a call to dispatch. Slot discipline is absolute; if the cabin crew or a third-party service overruns the block time, the next departure slot may be an hour away.
How does a quick turn fit inside a slot-coordinated schedule?
We book the service against your filed block time, not your preferred departure. When you confirm the turnaround, we ask for the handler, stand assignment, chocks-on time and scheduled chocks-off. If the slot is ninety minutes and the cabin crew need thirty for passenger disembarkation, catering load and boarding, we work the remaining sixty. For a super-midsize that means a full cabin reset, galley and lav service, interior windows and a waterless wipe of the exterior entry zone, nose and leading edges. If the slot is tighter—forty-five minutes gate-to-gate—we prioritise the cabin, lavatory and visible exterior, then cockpit glass if time remains.
The handler's ground coordinator usually escorts our crew to the stand; we carry our own airside passes but the escort simplifies movement when multiple aircraft are turning at the same time. We notify the handler when we begin and when the aircraft is ready, so the captain can sign the tech log without waiting for a verbal all-clear. A digital photo report—cabin, galley, lav, exterior close-ups—goes to the chief pilot or dispatcher within twenty minutes of chocks-off.
What do handlers expect from a third-party detailing crew at Florence?
Handlers at Florence Peretola expect three things: current airside identification, clear communication about scope and timing, and no interference with their own ground services. We coordinate directly with the designated handler as soon as you confirm the booking, sharing our crew names, pass numbers and the agreed service window. If the handler is loading catering or fuel, we work around those operations—cabin first if the galley is open, exterior if the door is blocked, lavatory last if the truck is still on stand.
We do not move GPU carts, chocks or any ground equipment; if something needs to be repositioned, we ask the handler. We do not enter the flight deck when avionics are live, and we do not touch pitot covers, static ports or any placard-protected area. The handler's ground coordinator signs us onto the stand and signs us off; if there is a deviation—an early departure, a stand change, a delay—we hear it from them first and we update you immediately. The working assumption is that the handler owns the ramp and we are guests with a defined task and a fixed window.
What does the waterless exterior wipe cover on a quick turn?
The waterless wipe is not a substitute for a full wash; it is a targeted reset of the zones that matter most between legs. We wipe the nose cone, the leading edges of both wings, the windscreen exterior, and the area around the entry door—the surfaces passengers and crew see, and the surfaces where dust, bug strikes and residue from the previous leg accumulate fastest. The product is a rinseless emulsion that lifts light contamination without water runoff, so there are no hose restrictions and no concerns about cold-soaked fuel tanks or frozen control surfaces in winter.
We do not wipe the belly, gear bays or the aft fuselage unless you request it and the ground time allows. We do not polish or apply sealant; the goal is to remove visible dirt and leave the aircraft looking flight-ready, not showroom-clean. If the leading edges have heavy bug residue or the nose has dried deice fluid, we note it in the report and recommend a full exterior wash at the next maintenance station. For a quick turn, the wipe takes fifteen to twenty minutes on a super-midsize, twenty-five on a large-cabin jet.
How do you handle galley and lavatory restocking between legs?
We do not supply consumables; we reset what is already on board and restock from supplies you or your handler provide. If your cabin crew leave restocking kits in the galley—paper towels, soap, bin liners, amenity items—we fit them according to the checklist you give us at booking. If the handler is delivering catering, we wait until the catering load is complete, then organise the galley so everything is stowed and the counter is wiped. Rubbish goes into bags we carry off the aircraft; we do not use the aircraft bins for our own waste.
In the lavatory, we empty the bins, wipe all surfaces, restock towels and soap if you have provided them, and check that the flush mechanism and taps are clean. We do not service the toilet itself—that is the handler's responsibility—but we do wipe the seat, lid and surrounding surfaces. If something is missing or damaged, we photograph it and note it in the report. The goal is to leave the lav and galley exactly as your cabin crew would prepare them, so the next passengers board to a reset aircraft.
What happens if the turnaround is delayed or the slot changes?
If your inbound leg is delayed and the slot is pushed, we adjust our crew schedule and confirm the new window with the handler. If the delay is short—fifteen or twenty minutes—we usually absorb it without rebooking. If the delay is longer or if the slot is lost and you are re-coordinated for a new departure time, we treat it as a new booking and confirm whether the service still fits. There is no rebooking fee if we are notified before our crew leaves for the airport; if we are already on stand when the delay is announced, we work with the handler to determine whether we should wait or return for the new slot.
If the aircraft goes AOG or the second leg is cancelled, we invoice only for work completed up to the point of cancellation. If the turnaround becomes a night stop, the quick turn converts to an overnight detail and we requote based on the new scope. The principle is simple: we bill for the service delivered, not for the service planned, and we do not penalise you for operational changes outside your control.
Questions operators ask about Quick Turn at Florence Peretola
How much notice do you need for a quick turn at Florence Peretola?
We prefer twenty-four hours, but we can mobilise in three to four hours if our crew is available and the handler confirms stand access. We prefer twenty-four hours' notice so we can coordinate with the handler, confirm the slot and schedule our crew without overlap. If you book the same day, we can usually mobilise in three to four hours provided our crew is not committed to another aircraft and the handler confirms airside access. The limiting factor is often the handler's workload, not ours.
Do you need the aircraft to be on GPU for a quick turn?
No, but GPU makes the work faster because we can run cabin lights and ventilation without drawing battery power. We do not require GPU, but it speeds the work because we can run full cabin lighting and the air-conditioning packs while we clean. If the aircraft is on battery only, we work with reduced lighting and we ask the captain or engineer to monitor the load. The handler usually provides GPU as part of the turnaround service.
Can you work while passengers are still on board?
No; we begin only after the cabin is empty and the crew confirm we can enter. We do not enter the aircraft until all passengers have disembarked and the cabin crew or captain give us clearance. If passengers are delayed on the apron or if there is a partial disembarkation, we wait. The handler's ground coordinator or your crew tell us when the cabin is clear.
What if the handler is loading catering or fuel during the turnaround?
We coordinate with the handler and work around their schedule, starting with areas that are accessible. We ask the handler which services are running and in what order, then we sequence our work to avoid conflict. If the caterer is loading the galley, we start with the cabin and lavatory. If the refueller is on the wing, we work inside until the hose is disconnected. The handler's ground coordinator manages the schedule, and we follow it.
Do you clean the cockpit during a quick turn?
We clean the cockpit windows from inside and wipe the glareshield if the crew request it, but we do not vacuum or detail the flight deck. The quick turn includes cockpit windows from the inside—both windscreen panels and the side windows—and a wipe of the glareshield if you ask for it. We do not vacuum the cockpit floor, clean the seats or touch any avionics, switches or circuit-breaker panels. If you want a full cockpit detail, that is a separate service.
Is the waterless wipe safe for all paint and decal types?
Yes; the product is pH-neutral and approved for OEM paint, vinyl decals and polished surfaces. The rinseless emulsion we use is pH-neutral and safe for all factory paint finishes, vinyl graphics, polished aluminium and composite surfaces. It has been used on ACJ, BBJ and Gulfstream fleets without incident. If your aircraft has a custom wrap or a matte finish, tell us at booking and we will confirm compatibility.
What goes into the digital photo report after a quick turn?
Wide shots of the cabin, galley and lavatory, plus close-ups of the exterior areas we wiped and any anomalies we noted. The report includes wide-angle images of the cabin looking forward and aft, the galley counter, the lavatory, and close-ups of the nose, leading edges and entry door after the wipe. If we noted anything—a stain we could not remove, a loose fitting, a damaged surface—we photograph it and describe it in the notes. The report goes to the email address you provide, usually within twenty minutes of chocks-off.
Can you perform a quick turn if the aircraft is parked on a remote stand?
Yes, provided the handler escorts us to the stand and confirms we can work without delaying pushback or towing. Remote stands are not a problem; the handler's ground coordinator escorts us to the aircraft and remains nearby if required by airport rules. The only constraint is timing: if the aircraft is scheduled for immediate towing after passenger disembarkation, we need to know that in advance so we can compress the service or defer it to the next stop.
Do you invoice per turnaround or per flying hour?
Per turnaround, with a fixed price based on aircraft size and the agreed scope. Quick turns are priced per event, not per hour. The price depends on the aircraft type—super-midsize, large-cabin or ultra-long-range—and the scope you confirm at booking. If the ground time is shorter than expected and we deliver the full service, the price does not change. If the service is cut short by an operational event, we invoice pro-rata for work completed.
What happens if the second leg is cancelled after you have finished the quick turn?
You are invoiced for the completed service; if the aircraft remains overnight, we can requote for an overnight detail. If the cancellation happens after we have completed the work and left the stand, you are invoiced for the quick turn as delivered. If the cancellation is announced while we are still working, we complete the current task—cabin, lav or exterior—and invoice for that portion. If the aircraft will now remain overnight, we can provide a quote for a full overnight detail at the night-stop rate.