About

MSG Group stands at the forefront of engineering innovation, blending advanced design with unmatched craftsmanship.

Who we are

MSG Group is an aviation technology company developing next-generation automated systems for aircraft cleaning, maintenance and inspection.

Our vision

To become the global leader in automated aircraft maintenance infrastructure, supporting airports and airlines in achieving operational excellence, sustainability goals and ESG targets.

Our mission

To transform aircraft ground operations by reducing downtime, improving efficiency and enabling sustainable aviation practices.

Company history

From an idea to a global solution

2009
Idea is born
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.
2011
Research + potential
Mæland spent hundreds of hours talking to professionals in the aviation industry and realised the potential of his solution.
2013
Successful test
Successful test of the test arm at Notodden.
2015
First prototype
The first small-scale prototype was ready in October 2015.
2016
Seal of Excellence
Received the Seal of Excellence and EUR 2.5m from the European Commission Horizon 2020 SME Research and Innovation Programme.
2017
Build at Skien Airport
Construction of the washing and de-icing system at Skien Airport Geiteryggen in Norway started.
2018
Demo + opening
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: Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg opened the Multi Solution Gate.
2025
Sales negotiations
Increased maturity in sales dialogues with potential customers in Europe and other parts of the world.