Luxaviation Group, the second largest corporate aircraft operator in the world, has announced that the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has welcomed the group as a member.
GAMA represents over 90 of the world’s leading manufacturers of general aviation aeroplanes and rotorcraft, engines, avionics and related equipment. Furthermore, GAMA’s members manage fleets of aircraft, airport fixed-based operations, pilot training and maintenance facilities worldwide.
The decision to grant Luxaviation a membership in its association has been taken by the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of GAMA during its October 2015 meeting in Key West (Florida). In addition, Patrick Hansen, CEO of Luxaviation Group, will join the association as a Board member.
Patrick Hansen, CEO of Luxaviation Group, said “We are delighted to be a member of the global industry trade association as we bring a significant knowledge with regards to European and international regulatory issues to GAMA. We are also expecting to receive an important return in experience from other members through the participation in technical committees as we are striving to always optimise the safety standards of our fleet.”
“GAMA is very excited to welcome the prestigious Luxaviation Group to our association,” GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce said. “Their large MRO network, strong relationships with our existing business jet manufacturer member companies, fast-growing European and international presence and status as the second-largest business jet operator in the world make them an excellent addition. Also we are very delighted to welcome Patrick Hansen as a Board member of GAMA, which shows Luxaviation’s strong commitment to the development of aviation world-wide.”
The Luxaviation Group is the second largest operator of corporate aircraft in the world. It manages 250 aircraft under the most stringent safety standards. The company’s commercial fleet is operated under the regulatory umbrella of 14 regional civil aviation issued air operating certificates (AOCs). The group manages 20 world-class FBO facilities and 14 maintenance centres worldwide, certified to work on most business jets. Luxaviation currently employs over 1,500 employees worldwide.
