ExecuJet Middle East signs Strategic FBO Partnership in Istanbul.

Tuesday 17th May, 2011

ExecuJet Middle East and Bilen Air Services have today confirmed they have signed a strategic partnership agreement for FBO Services at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Turkey. The cooperation will provide clients with ExecuJet’s worldclass FBO solutions including service excellence and industry knowledge together with Bilen Air Services local expertise and traditional Turkish Hospitality.

“We are delighted to be forming a partnership with Bilen at Ataturk Airport and as a business aviation industry leader we believe our knowledge will contribute towards the exceptional level of service already provided at the FBO” said Mark Abbott, ExecuJet Group FBO Director. “We believe our premium brand of quality customer service will be in high demand from operators in the region.”

The collaboration is congruent with ExecuJet’s regional and global FBO expansion plans and the strategic location of Turkey allows ExecuJet to bridge the gap between Europe and Middle East for their FBO and Charter clients.
“We are more than happy with this announcement and are excited to serve many operators in Istanbul with our aviation industry leader partner ExecuJet. Stated Hakan Celt, Bilen Air Services President. “We deeply believe this joint venture will increase the level and the quality of services in our location”.

The Facility offers dedicated crew facilities and passenger lounges and boasts a private hangar and generous ramp parking. The full service FBO can provide technical assistance, flight and landing authorisation, flight plan and weather reports to name a few.

The FBO will undergo a full refurbishment over the next few months to incorporate the joint branding and style of both companies. ExecuJet will be exhibiting at the EBACE Airshow in Geneva from 17th to 19th May at Stand #242.

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 six regions – Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, embracing a workforce of over 830 experienced staff. The ExecuJet Aviation Group operates 11 world class FBO facilities in Berlin, Zurich, Paris (in partnership with Advanced Air Support), Valencia, Ibiza, Palma, Gerona, Istanbul, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Dubai.

www.execujet.net

Bilen Air Service:

Bilen Air Service is an aviation service company based in Istanbul (LTBA) and founded in August 1995 as a supervision and representation company in Turkey to provide it’s customers with a wide range of effective and fast solutions for aviation services.

In June 2007, Bilen Air Service was resold and gained a new and dynamic management. With the new management team, Bilen Air Services has expanded it’s service areas and has added Sabiha Gökcen Airport (LTFJ), Ankara(LTAC) Adana (LTAF) ,Corlu (LTBU) , Antalya (LTAI),Izmir (LTBJ), and other 8 international Airports offering ground handling supervision, representation and flight operation.

The primary focus area of Bilen Air Services is corporate executive airline supervision and representation at every major international airport in Turkey. The combined aviation industry experience of Bilan Air’s management team has given them a unique understanding of the frequently changing needs of airports and aircraft operations. This has led to a more diverse range of services, and has ultimately made Bilen Air Services a centre for a vast range of aviation requirements.