ExecuJet Aviation Group

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February 17/2010 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet has successful WEF
The ExecuJet Aviation Group had a successful week supporting business aviation traffic flying in for the recent World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
February 02/2010 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet Australia extends Embraer’s worldwide authorised network

Embraer has appointed ExecuJet Australia Pty. Ltd as its exclusive authorised executive jet service provider in Australia.

February 01/2010 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet Europe adds five wide-bodied aircraft to management fleet
The ExecuJet Aviation Group has bolstered its European fleet with the addition of seven new aircraft. Over the past few months the company has added a Challenger 300, Challenger 850, two Global Express’, one Global 5000, one Falcon 2000 and a Gulfstream 100.
January 25/2010 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet prepares for busiest time of year supporting WEF
The ExecuJet Aviation Group will once again be supporting business jets arriving at Zurich for the World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos, Switzerland, from 27th to 31st January.
January 18/2010 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet to showcase Business Aviation Services at the NBAA 21st Annual Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference
The ExecuJet Aviation Group will be showcasing its range of customised corporate aviation solutions at the annual NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference taking place January 26 – 28, 2010 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Centre, San Antonio Texas. This will be the fifth time that ExecuJet will be exhibiting at the event.
January 13/2010 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
Berlin Airports selects ExecuJet Europe as official operator of the GAT in Berlin-Schönefeld
General Aviation in Schönefeld will be operated by a new service provider / High quality service assured / Strengthening of Business Aviation in Germany’s capital
December 15/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet South Africa contributes to success of World Cup Draw  
During the recent World Cup 2010 draw, held at a glittering event in Cape Town on 4 December 2009, ExecuJet South Africa provided the lion’s share of the handling of visiting aircraft, including the VIP jet that transported the much coveted trophy to Cape Town
December 11/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group

ExecuJet South Africa busy with ‘big jet’ maintenance Clients plan ahead for World Cup 2010
ExecuJet South Africa reports a strong uptake in third party wide-bodied business jet maintenance activity as owners plan ahead to have their aircraft available for World Cup 2010 charter. 

November 16/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
High demand for ExecuJet’s SimplyFly Membership Card
The ExecuJet Aviation Group is pleased with the success of their new SimplyFly Membership Card since its launch earlier this year.
November 16/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet celebrates 10 years in the Middle East
ExecuJet Middle East, based in Dubai, is celebrating 10 years of operations in the region at the forthcoming Dubai Airshow (Stand No E370).
October 30/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet South Africa open new FBO in Cape Town
ExecuJet South Africa, part of the worldwide ExecuJet Aviation Group, has officially opened their new FBO facility at Cape Town International Airport yesterday.
October 20/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet South Africa prepares for Next Year's Soccer Event
ExecuJet South Africa has announced that they will be providing a whole range of aviation packages during the soccer event to be held in South Africa during June/July next year.
September 28/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
Quintin Cairncross appointed as ExecuJet Middle East Operations Director
Quintin Cairncross recently joined ExecuJet Middle East in the capacity of Operations Director and is overseeing the fully managed aircraft fleet in the region.
September 18/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet Europe awarded NBAA Flight Safety Award
 Lukas Weiss, Safety Manager and Cedric Gitchenko, Manager Flight Operations from ExecuJet Europe, part of the ExecuJet Aviation Group, are proud to have been granted the NBAA Flying Safety Award.
September 07/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet grows Asia Pacific Aircraft Fleet Pre-owned Sales up in Region
Eighteen months after its debut in Singapore and the establishment of new aircraft maintenance facilities in Melbourne, Brisbane and Kuala Lumpur, the ExecuJet Aviation Group is seeing a steady growth of its charter and aircraft management activities in the region.
September 01/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
Mark Abbott appointed ExecuJet Group FBO Director
The ExecuJet Aviation Group has announced today that Mark Abbott has been appointed as Group FBO Director. Mark starts his new role with immediate effect and will be based at ExecuJet’s new state of the art Cape Town facility.
August 14/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
Graham Stephenson, ExecuJet’s Group FBO Manager,
retires after 51 years in aviation
Graham Stephenson, ExecuJet Aviation Group’s Head of Fixed Base Operations, is retiring on 31 August 2009 after an aviation career spanning more than half a century – 21 years in commercial and 23 years in business aviation.
July 09/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet South Africa handles record number of private jets
ExecuJet South Africa handled a record number of private jet movements during the last two months with the Inauguration of South Africa’s new President in May and soon after that, the 19th World Economic Forum on Africa that took place in Cape Town from 10 -12 June.
May 26/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet & Bombardier’s Jets & Jewels Event Shines Again
 The second international Jets & Jewels celebration hosted by ExecuJet South Africa and Bombardier Business Aircraft was held at Lanseria International Airport on 9 May 2009.
May 22/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
Excellent Results in This Year's AIN International FBO Survey
ExecuJet's FBOs have achieved excellent results in this year's AIN international FBO survey. Three of ExecuJet's FBOs have been listed in the Top 40, with Zurich attaining the number 4 position.
May 11/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet Europe has received CAMO PLUS status
The ExecuJet Aviation Group has announced the recent extension of their Airworthiness Management status in Europe from CAMO to CAMO PLUS.
May 11/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet Aviation Group restructures European Charter services
The ExecuJet Aviation Group has announced plans to expand their European charter services in a bid to create an even more optimised and personalised service for clients, owners and brokers.
May 11/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet complies with OTAR regulations for VP-B registered aircraft
The ExecuJet Aviation Group is one of the few companies worldwide that is already OTAR (Overseas Territory Aviation Requirements) and IS-BAO certified.
March 11/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet’s Asia Pacific Expansion – Next Steps
The ExecuJet Aviation Group has strengthened its position as market leader in Australia with the expansion of their MRO facilities in Brisbane and Melbourne.
March 10/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet continues to offer the largest charter fleet in Asia Pacific
The ExecuJet Aviation Group offers an extensive selection of charter aircraft ranging from narrow-body to wide-body aircraft and continues to be the market leader in the Asia Pacific.
March 03/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet endorsed as one of Top Five companies by S-TEC/Chelton Flight Systems
Leading general aviation avionics firm S-TEC / Chelton Flight Systems has named ExecuJet South Africa as one of their Top Five international dealers in 2008 – for the eighth consecutive year.
February 10/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet handles record number of private jets during WEF
ExecuJet Europe handled a record number of private jet movements carrying overseas Ministers, Presidents, VIPs and celebrities arriving into Zurich for the recent five-day World Economic Forum in Davos
January 20/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet participates in the Business Aviation Conference in Hamburg
ExecuJet is attending the Business Aviation Conference in Hamburg, Germany, held between the 20-21st January 2009 at the Hotel Louis C. Jacob.
January 20/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet uses Dübendorf again for busy WEF
The ExecuJet Aviation Group is ready to support visiting jets to the World Economic Forum (WEF) later this month.
January 13/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet expands its services in Mexico
In line with ExecuJet’s worldwide expansion plans, ExecuJet is pleased to announce the expansion of its Mexico-based services, offering a full portfolio for aircraft management and charter services in Latin America and the Caribbean.
January 13/2009 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet participates at the NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference in Long Beach, USA.
The conference will take place 13th - 16th January 2009 at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Centre, California. The 20th Annual NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers conference will follow the theme of “Honouring our heritage-reaching for new heights”.
December 11/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet opens interiors showroom in Zurich
First customer from the Middle East
The ExecuJet Aviation Group opened its new aircraft interiors showroom yesterday, December 10, at its headquarters in Zurich Airport, Switzerland.
November 26/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet participates at the Millionaire Fair 2008 in Moscow
The exhibition will take place 27th - 30th November 2008 at the Crocus Expo in Moscow. More than 200 national and international companies and brands from the luxury market segments present their goods at the Millionaire Fair.
November 25/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet Middle East awarded Business Jet Provider of the Year at the Aviation Business Awards 2008
ExecuJet Middle East has received the Business Jet Provider of the Year award at the 2nd annual Aviation Business Awards, held in Abu Dhabi last week.
November 14/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet Middle East announces plans for new facility at Dubai World Central.
ExecuJet Middle East has secured land at Dubai World Central Airport plans to construct a custom built new facility at DWC. This will cater for the expected growth of both the aviation industry as well as ExecuJet service solutions across the region.
November 14/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet Middle East's managed fleet expands to 26 aircraft
ExecuJet Middle East is adding two more business jets to its managed fleet portfolio later this month, taking the total number of aircraft offered for charter in the region to 9. The arrival of, a new-build Global 5000 earlier in the month and a further Challenger 604 and L60XR joining ExecuJet's Dubai International Airport based fleet, alongside a recently accepted and privately managed Challenger 850.
November 05/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet to exhibit at AVEX with Learjet 60 XR
AVEX Airshow & Aviation Expo 2008 held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, will take place this month between 5th - 8th November 2008. For the first year ExecuJet Aviation Group, in proud partnership with Bombardier, will be showcasing a Learjet 60XR on static display at the event.
October 23/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet Europe unveils new FBO at new Berlin-Schönefeld
ExecuJet Europe formally inaugurates its redesigned and enlarged Fixed Base Operation (FBO) facility at Berlin-Schönefeld Airport today, 23 October - one week ahead of the formal closing of the city's Tempelhof Airport. Representing an investment of Euros 400,000 the new two-floor 400m2 facility includes a crew lounge and operations briefing room, VIP passenger lounges and conference facilities. New furnishings feature throughout, attractively styled in cool, natural colours, complementing the dark oak furniture. Space is optimised for work and relaxation and there is wireless connectivity in every room.
September 25/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet's successful Jet Expo 2008 and official Moscow Office Opening
The ExecuJet Aviation Group participated in their third Jet Expo airshow last week, held between September 17th to 19th in Moscow. A mixed team of aviation professionals attended the show, covering the various services provided by ExecuJet which are of interest to the Russian market.
September 18/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet South Africa exhibiting at Africa Aerospace & Defence 2008
ExecuJet South Africa, the African continent's leading business aviation sales and services company, will once again showcase its range of business aviation transportation solutions at the Africa Aerospace & Defence Airshow.
September 18/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
First Global Sales Conference for the ExecuJet Aviation Group brings immediate results
The ExecuJet Aviation Group has just finished their first Global Sales Conference last week in Johannesburg, South Africa. The 26 attendees consisted of Sales Directors and Regional Managing Directors, including the first five of eight new Sales Directors appointed that will begin work in the UK, Scandinavia, Mexico and China. Amongst the Regional Managing Directors were Mike Berry (ExecuJet Middle East), Alastair Creighton-Jones (ExecuJet Australia) and Ettore Poggi (ExecuJet South Africa).
September 18/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet South Africa ready for the Challenge
ExecuJet South Africa, the African continent's leading business aviation sales and services company, announced today that they are ready to take up the challenge with regards to new South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) regulations that will come into effect in the near future.
September 16/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet South Africa‘s Avionics Division Reminds Aircraft Operators of upcoming SA CAA deadlines
ExecuJet South Africa, a leading private aviation services company and subsidiary company of the global ExecuJet Aviation Group, is reminding aircraft owners of the upcoming RVSM and ELT deadlines.
September 16/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
Russia - ExecuJet sees opportunities in managed aircraft
With some 100 new business jets entering the Russian market in the next 12 months, ExecuJet Aviation Group foresees the market shifting. Fewer charter customers, but heightened interest from owners looking to manage their aircraft.
September 16/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet South Africa to take occupation of new FBO Facility
ExecuJet South Africa, a leading private aviation services company and subsidiary company of the global ExecuJet Aviation Group, have announced that they will be taking occupation of their new facility at Cape Town International Airport in October 2008.
September 16/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet South Africa receives EASA approval
ExecuJet South Africa, a leading private aviation services company and associated company of the global ExecuJet Aviation Group, takes pleasure in announcing the approval of its maintenance division at Lanseria International Airport by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as a Part 145 approved Maintenance Organisation as of 1st August 2008.
September 08/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet Aviation Group to expand completions activity
ExecuJet Aviation Group is marking three years' activity of handling aircraft interior design and completions by moving into larger executive jet types. By the end of the year, the Zurich, Switzerland-based company is hoping to add Airbus ACJ and Boeing Business Jets to its current, primarily Bombardier Business Jets portfolio. A brand new dedicated customer showroom, located at Zurich Headquarters is scheduled to open this autumn.
August 21/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
Statement from Niall Olver, CEO ExecuJet Aviation Group
In response to industry reaction following news yesterday that Grob Aerospace GmbH in Germany had filed for insolvency, and in order to clarify the situation as it pertains to the ExecuJet Aviation Group, the following facts apply.
August 07/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
Malaysia – the world’s new business aviation hub
ExecuJet / Hawker Pacific unveil Skypark FBO Malaysia
Today, 7th August 2008, the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak officially inaugurated Skypark FBO Malaysia - marking a new era in Malaysian aviation history.
July 15/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet reports a boom in pre-owned business aircraft
ExecuJet Aviation Group is experiencing so much demand for pre-owned aircraft that it has created a dedicated division with sales representatives in Europe, South Africa, the Middle East and very shortly, the USA.
July 01/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
More private aircraft than ever flying in for Euro 2008 - ExecuJet
UEFA Euro 2008, hosted by Switzerland and Austria, attracted a significant number of visitors flying in by private jet, according to ExecuJet Europe.
May 27/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet Europe seizes opportunity to expand at Berlin Schönefeld
The confirmed formal closure of Berlin Tempelhof Airport in October has reinforced ExecuJet Aviation Group's decision to expand its facilities at Berlin-Schönefeld Airport. It is anticipated that some 90% of the German capital's private jet and general aviation traffic will move from Tempelhof to Schönefeld from autumn this year.
May 26/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
Skypark FBO Malaysia - the new fixed based operation from ExecuJet and Hawker Pacific
 Official inauguration set for June 2 - ExecuJet Aviation Group and Hawker Pacific, two of the leading players in business aviation, have joined forces to officially inaugurate Skypark Malaysia, a new and exclusive Fixed Base Operation at Malaysia's Subang Airport. The new facility has been created with the full endorsement and support of Subang Skypark. It will offer full handling facilities plus a VIP lounge and fuel provision in a brand new 8,000 sq ft facility. Furthermore, the agreement includes exclusive rights for Hawker Pacific and ExecuJet to move to another new building, which will be completed in two years' time.
May 19/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet Europe's managed fleet expands to over 55 aircraft
 ExecuJet Europe's managed aircraft fleet has grown over the past six months to over 55 aircraft, with new arrivals being based at Copenhagen Roskilde, Berlin Schönefeld in Germany and at ExecuJet's latest base at London City Airport - where a Falcon 900 has just been registered under its new UK AOC.
May 19/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet around the Globe - New offices announced in Moscow, Mumbai and Beijing
 Switzerland's global business aviation sales and services provider, ExecuJet Aviation Group, is continuing its worldwide expansion with the announcement that it will open new bases in Asia and Europe. The news was confirmed by Gerrit Basson, Group Managing Director.
March 19/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet Aviation Group unveils a new innovative jet ownership program!
 Starting today, the ExecuJet Aviation Group is taking private jet aircraft ownership to a new level with the announcement of a new corporate aviation program tailored to the needs of governments, corporations and high net worth individuals. The company is launching the program to initially be focused on wide-bodied business jets, and has identified emerging markets as key for this new business model.
March 18/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet (UK) Ltd opens for business in London
ExecuJet Aviation Group announced today, 18 March, that it is establishing an initial new base in the UK - at London City Airport, the city’s premier business airport. The move coincides with the addition of a UK Air Operator’s Certificate, which was ratified by the UK Civil Aviation Authority last month.
March 11/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
First orders from India secured $2 billion+ in Letters of Intent pledged to date for Aerion Supersonic Business Jet
(Mumbai, March 11, 2008) Together with their international sales representative, ExecuJet Aviation Group, the Aerion Corporation today announced the orderbook for its Supersonic Business Jet (SSBJ) had been further bolstered with commitments in the past week for another three aircraft from undisclosed customers in India.
February 19/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
Singapore Airshow
Interview with Gerrit Basson on CNBC Asia
February 18/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet Aviation Group expands into Asia with Singapore Hangar facility
ExecuJet Aviation Group, one of the world's fastest growing aviation companies, has established its first business jet base in Asia, at Singapore's Seletar Airport.
February 18/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
ExecuJet Aviation Group targets global business aviation presence – next stop Asia
Zurich, Switzerland-based ExecuJet Aviation Group is hotly pursuing the establishment of more FBO (fixed based operations) and MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) facilities as it looks to expand its business aviation solutions in emerging markets in Asia.
February 18/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
US$2 billion in Letters of Intent pledged for Aerion Supersonic Business Jet. Secures first orders from India
Aerion Corporation, together with its international sales distributor, ExecuJet Aviation Group, has further bolstered the order book for its Supersonic Business Jet.
January 30/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
Record fuel sale for ExecuJet Switzerland during the World Economic Forum, Davos
The 2008 World Economic Forum in Davos has been a great success for ExecuJet Switzerland. Its FBO in Zurich has handled over 300 movements and has sold a record amount of fuel. ExecuJet has exceeded last year’s fuel sale by more than 150.000 liters.
January 22/2008 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
Grob Aerospace to be strategic development partner on the new all-composite Learjet 85
Corporate aviation leader Bombardier Aerospace today announced it has selected Grob Aerospace to develop the all-composite structure of its new Learjet 85 aircraft, the next generation in Learjet excellence.
December 01/2007 – ExecuJet Aviation Group
Andrew Hoy named Executive Director, Group Sales at ExecuJet Aviation Group
Andrew Hoy has been appointed to a new post as Executive Director, Group Sales of ExecuJet Aviation Group as the company looks forward to a significant expansion in 2008.
 
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FEBRUARY 17/2010
The ExecuJet Aviation Group had a successful week supporting business aviation traffic flying in for the recent World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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FEBRUARY 02/2010

Embraer has appointed ExecuJet Australia Pty. Ltd as its exclusive authorised executive jet service provider in Australia.

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FEBRUARY 01/2010
The ExecuJet Aviation Group has bolstered its European fleet with the addition of seven new aircraft. Over the past few months the company has added a Challenger 300, Challenger 850, two Global Express’, one Global 5000, one Falcon 2000 and a Gulfstream 100.
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