ZURICH / May 28, 2015 – Jet Aviation has seen a significant increase in demand for aircraft management and flight support services in recent months. The company has added 12 aircraft to its global aircraft management fleet this year, including 5 aircraft in EMEA and Asia and 7 in the U.S.
Jet Aviation has added four Gulfstream G650s and a Global 6000 to its managed fleet in EMEA and Asia, with two more aircraft expected in June. In the Americas, the company’s new fleet additions include a Dassault Falcon 7X; a Falcon 900; an Embraer Lineage 1000; two Gulfstream G450s; and two G650s.
“As demand for larger, long-range aircraft intensifies, aircraft owners and operators are increasingly looking for aircraft management companies that support the full scope of aviation services,” says Claudio Peer, vice president of sales for Jet Aviation’s aircraft management and charter business in EMEA and Asia. “Our global team of highly trained experts is available 24/7 through our global dispatch offices, providing exceptional value to customers who need a partner they can trust to manage their day-to-day flight operations efficiently and effectively.” Dave Deitch, vice president of aircraft management and charter sales in the U.S., adds, “We’re seeing strong demand for flight support services. Executives are clearly turning to business aviation to help maintain their competitive edge, and aircraft owner and operators want the benefits and professional assurance that a global network has to offer.”
Jet Aviation Business Jets, an Air Carrier Certificate holder (1010) headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is responsible for delivering the company’s aircraft management and charter services in EMEA & Asia. As one of the largest aircraft management, flight support and charter companies in the world, Jet Aviation currently manages more than 150 aircraft from its Dubai, United Emirates, Hong Kong and Zurich operations. The company’s Aircraft Management services provide comprehensive turn-key solutions to owners and operators, while its Flight Support Solutions offer a more personalized program tailored to meet individual customer requests.
Jet Aviation Flight Services, an Air Carrier Certificate holder (KKVA681M) based in Teterboro, N.J., is responsible for delivering Jet Aviation’s charter and aircraft management services in the Americas. It has gained industry recognition for operating at the highest levels of safety and security, achieving ARG/US Platinum and Wyvern Recommended status, as well as IS-BAO Registration. The company provides services for a fleet of high-quality managed aircraft in the U.S. and was named the Robb Report’s “Best of the Best” for charter services for three consecutive years. It currently has 105 aircraft in its fleet.
Jet Aviation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), was founded in Switzerland in 1967 and is one of the leading business aviation services companies in the world. Close to 5,000 employees cater to client needs from more than 25 airport facilities throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North and South America. The company provides maintenance, completions and refurbishment, engineering, FBO and fuel services, along with aircraft management, charter services, aircraft sales and personnel services. Jet Aviation's European and U.S. aircraft management and charter divisions jointly operate a fleet of more than 250 aircraft. Please visit www.jetaviation.com and follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/jetaviation.
