New Leadership Appointments at Metrojet

Hong Kong – (11 April, 2017) – Metrojet Limited (www.metrojet.com), a leading business aircraft services provider based in Hong Kong with presence in Asia, is pleased to announce the appointment of a highly respected industry veteran – Mr. Gary Dolski, as Managing Director of Aircraft Management and Charter (AMC) which covers Flight Operations, Aircraft Management and Charter Sales, Client Services and CAMO across Hong Kong, Singapore and China. With more than 35 years of industry experience, including leadership positions at Bombardier, MD Helicopters and Jet Aviation, Gary will bring to Metrojet exceptional business experience and connections from across Asia Pacific to lead the continued momentum and growth of the Company’s AMC business.

“Asia is an exciting market for business aviation as the growth potential is very promising. With my background and experience in the industry, I look forward to further driving Metrojet’s AMC business into greater heights in Hong Kong, China and South East Asia,” said Gary Dolski.

In addition to Gary, Metrojet has also appointed Mr. Alden Zhang as the Designate General Manager based in Shanghai for developing the Company’s China Air Operator Certificate (AOC) project. Currently a board member of Shanghai General Aviation Association, Alden has more than 20 years of experience gained from both commercial and business aviation. He has held various management positions in Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, Swissair, and Hawker Pacific Business Aviation Service Centre. Prior to joining Metrojet, he was Director of Flight Operations Support at Textron Aviation Shanghai. Alden will lead and manage Metrojet’s AOC setup in China, obtain the regulatory approvals of CCAR Part 91 and 135, as well as develop a business strategy that can support the Company’s long term growth in China.

“It is my honour to join the Metrojet team to continue the Company’s growth strategy in China. It will be my highest priority to work towards achieving CCAR Part 91 and 135 such that Metrojet can manage and charter China registered aircraft in the near future,” said Alden Zhang.

“For the last 7 years, Metrojet has grown from a Hong Kong based company to a regional organisation with presence in China, Philippines, India and Singapore. 2017 marks Metrojet’s 20th anniversary, and I am extremely proud of our achievements thus far,” said Björn Näf, Chief Executive Officer of Metrojet. “As I will relocate back to Europe to pursue a new challenge later this year, I am very delighted to have both Gary and Alden joining Metrojet’s management team to further strengthen the business. With their extensive business aviation background, I am confident that Metrojet will continue to flourish and deliver utmost service, business and operational excellence,” commented Björn Näf.

Established in 1995 and awarded Air Operator's Certificate in 1997, Metrojet is a leading business jet operator and maintenance provider in Asia. The company provides comprehensive aircraft management, charter, maintenance and consultancy services, and pioneered business aviation services for 20 years in Hong Kong. 

Metrojet Limited. Established in 1995 and headquartered in Hong Kong, Metrojet is part of the Kadoorie Group and a sister company of The Peninsula Hotels. It is a leading business jet operator and maintenance provider in Asia, providing the complete range of business aviation services, including: aircraft charter, comprehensive aircraft management, aircraft maintenance service, and aircraft consulting. Metrojet pioneered business aviation services in Hong Kong; the company was awarded an Air Operator’s Certificate (FAA Part 121 equivalent) in June 1997.

Metrojet’s maintenance department is a fully certified Repair Station with approvals from the Hong Kong CAD, the United States FAA and is fully authorised to carry out maintenance on aircraft registered in China, Macau, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Bermuda, Canada, Isle of Man, Cayman Islands, and San Marino. Metrojet is an Authorised Gulfstream Warranty Repair Facility, an Authorised Bombardier Aircraft Service Facility, and an Authorised Embraer Service Facility. It is also a Beechcraft Service Facility. Its highly trained engineers have Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, GE and Honeywell APU type ratings, and its Avionics and Airframe engineers have ratings on Gulfstream, Bombardier, Beechcraft, Embraer and Boeing aircraft.

Metrojet has expanded its presence in Asia in 2012 with the opening of Metrojet Engineering Clark – a maintenance facility located at Diosdado Macapagal International Airport within the Clark Freeport Zone in the Philippines. The company has also established MRO presence in India and Zhuhai, and recently in Singapore for aircraft management.

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