‘Game on' for ExecuJet South Africa at 2010 Soccer World Cup
These packages range from a 15-hour SimplyFly Membership card,
to full concierge services and extended maintenance support.
ExecuJet has already booked over 350 business jet handling
requests ahead of the July 11th kick off and secured over 60
confirmed charter bookings for clients. ExecuJet South Africa is
preparing to manage an influx of over 300 business aircraft during
the games.
"General Aviation visitors to South Africa during the World Cup
can rest assured that we are well prepared for hosting this world
event. Slot co-ordination, fuel supply, security, customs and
immigration procedures are well established. We have worked closely
with the all the authorities to ensure a seamless but memorable
visit and are able to process these through our facilities" says
Ettore Poggi - Managing Director of ExecuJet South Africa.
ExecuJet handled the first World Cup request back in December when
they hosted the delegation carrying the Cup itself to the official
draw in Cape Town. Subsequently ExecuJet flew international media
to all 11 host cities for media coverage of the newly built
stadiums. The company is renowned for the quality of service it
provides to operators, crew and passengers alike. Based on the
professionalism, facilities offered and event arrangements
currently in place, many operators have selected ExecuJet as their
preferred handler at the majority of airports supporting traffic
coming to South Africa for the World Cup.
ExecuJet has pre-booked arrival and departure slots, as well as
parking, at all 11 host city airports where FBO teams will offer
full off-base support. The current FBO, lounge and ground staff
will be increased during this period to support the workload. "Our
facilities at Lanseria International and Cape Town International
Airports are world class, with a service to match. We will do South
Africa proud" says Mark Abbott, Group FBO Director.
On-Site Maintenance Support
ExecuJet is renowned for its quality maintenance services and is
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) Part 145 certified as well
as approved by 15 different NAA's throughout Africa. Furthermore,
ExecuJet South Africa is the only approved Bombardier Aerospace
Authorised Service Facility (ASF) in Africa, an Authorised
Gulfstream Warranty Repair Facility (WRF) and a Dassault Authorised
Service Centre (ASC).
ExecuJet's maintenance division has negotiated agreements with all
the major OEMs for additional in-country support during June/July
2010 which includes Field Service Representatives, Ground Support
Equipment, and Spares. Special discounts are also available on
scheduled maintenance done during, before or after the event.
ExecuJet's off-base maintenance support and Mobile Repair Teams
will be available 24 hours a day to support aircraft at all
airfields in the country.
Charter Bookings and Concierge Services for clients
ExecuJet South Africa has a charter fleet of over 40 aircraft
ranging from King Air Turboprops, through Learjets, Challenger and
Global Express business jets. "To date we have more than 60 charter
contracts booked and are expecting more as kick-off approaches.",
says Mike Clark, Operations Director for ExecuJet South Africa.
Special 15-hour SimplyFly Membership cards are available and offer
a money back guarantee for unused hours at the end of the
championship.
ExecuJet has reserved more than 600 hotel rooms in Johannesburg
and surrounding areas while ExecuJet's newly launched Concierge
Service is available to book private tours and safaris.
The ExecuJet Aviation Group
The ExecuJet Aviation Group is a leading global business
aviation organisation offering a diverse range of services
including pre-owned and new aircraft sales, aircraft management for
private and commercial registered aircraft, aircraft charter,
aircraft maintenance, aircraft completions management and fixed
base operations. Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, ExecuJet has
operations in five regions - Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America,
Middle East and South Africa, embracing a workforce of over 800
experienced staff.
The ExecuJet Aviation Group manages 150 business jets worldwide
under the most stringent safety standards. Its commercial fleet is
operated under the regulatory umbrella of eight regional civil
aviation issued air operating certificates (AOCs). ExecuJet has
many authorised maintenance facilities throughout four regions,
certified to work on most Business Jets. The ExecuJet Aviation
Group operates six world class FBO facilities in Berlin, Zurich,
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur.
The ExecuJet Aviation Group offers considerable experience in new
and pre-owned aircraft sales worldwide and has a large inventory of
business aircraft to suit all budgets with an international team of
sales directors offering local knowledge and expertise. ExecuJet is
the exclusive sales agent outside North America for the eight to
12-passenger Aerion Supersonic Business Jet, expected to come into
service in 2016.