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FONTAINEBLEAU AVIATION DEBUTS NEW FORT LAUDERDALE FBO

Second ultimate private jet center for leisure and business travel in South Florida for Skyservice

TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– Fontainebleau Aviation, a Skyservice Business Aviation company (”Skyservice”), in partnership with Fontainebleau Development, today announced the opening of its second private jet center in South Florida. Located at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (”FLL”), this fixed-base operator (FBO) sets a new era for private aviation and will serve as Florida’s top on-airport gateway for leisure and business travel.

“The collaboration between Skyservice and Fontainebleau has introduced a new genre of FBO services, redefining standards and expectations,” stated Skyservice President and Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Murray. “We are laser focused on emerging client needs and providing a new direction in delivering an exceptional luxury lifestyle business aviation experience.”

The FBO, complete with an 80,000-square-foot hangar, a 25,000-square-foot lobby and hangar offices, and an executive suite that includes an AV-equipped board room accommodating up to 20 people, combines the ambience of sophisticated luxury with meticulous service and curated amenities. The private jet center has been expertly engineered to support the largest of business aircraft and is now accepting hangar lease agreements and FBO reservations.

“Our goal is always to deliver a world-class, one-of-a-kind journey for our guests, and the Fort Lauderdale FBO has established a new bar for private luxury travel,” says Fontainebleau Development Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Soffer. “Partnering with Skyservice was a natural fit for us, as the company’s award-winning service and safety record align with Fontainebleau Aviation’s commitment to excellence. Together, we are redefining client expectations and the FBO experience, offering seamless, luxurious travel from the moment they arrive.”

“We’re incredibly pleased to add Fontainebleau Aviation to FLL’s portfolio of fixed-base operators,” Mark Gale, CEO/Director of Aviation, Broward County Aviation Department, FLL’s operator. “The premium flight-related offerings of this new facility will further enhance FLL’s standing in the luxury business aviation sector.”

Home to five of the top 25 busiest business aviation airports in the United States, Florida is one of the most significant markets in the industry. Through its joint venture with Fontainebleau Development, Skyservice’s South Florida FBOs position the Company at two of the state’s busiest business aviation airports: FLL and Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport (”OPF”).

Fontainebleau Aviation Fort Lauderdale will be solely operated by Skyservice Business Aviation.

About Skyservice™
Skyservice is a North American leader in business aviation dedicated to innovation, responsible operations, safety and service excellence. Approaching 40 years of distinction, Skyservice is at the forefront of the business aviation industry with best-in-class facilities across North America. Our network of fixed-base operations, aircraft management services, charter, aircraft sales & acquisition, and skilled aircraft maintenance teams combine to deliver an exceptional experience to our valued customers. To learn more, visit www.skyservice.com.

About Fontainebleau Aviation
For more than three decades, Fontainebleau Aviation has maintained the gold standard in luxury fixed based operator (FBO) services and premier gateway in South Florida. Embodying the excitement, glamour, and world-class service of the Fontainebleau luxury brand, Fontainebleau Aviation, a Skyservice company operates at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), an expansive 350,000-square-foot facility featuring, among other amenities, an executive terminal, state-of-the-art office facilities, a wide range of high-end vendors, and an 8,002-foot-long runway – one of the longest general aviation runways in the United States. The second location at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) features 80,000 square feet of private hangars and approximately 25,000 square feet of world-class private terminal and executive office space. More information can be found at fontainebleauaviation.com.

About Fontainebleau Development
Fontainebleau Development is one of the country’s premier real estate development and hospitality groups, with a diverse portfolio that includes properties in the hospitality, gaming, residential, retail, commercial, and luxury services sectors. The company builds, owns, markets, and operates their properties, providing expertise in each stage of a project’s life cycle with a relentless focus on delivering the best quality in everything they do. Fontainebleau Development has established a diverse portfolio of premier assets such as Big Easy Casino, Fontainebleau Miami Beach, JW Marriott Turnberry Resort & Spa, Hilton Downtown Nashville, and numerous residential landmarks such as Turnberry Ocean Club, Turnberry Ocean Colony, Porto Vita, the Tresor and Sorrento towers at Fontainebleau Miami Beach. The company has also built nine residential towers in Las Vegas, including Turnberry Towers and Signature (in partnership with MGM Resorts International). Its luxury services division includes Fontainebleau Aviation, Turnberry Yacht Club & Marina, Turnberry Isle Country Club, and some of the highest grossing and well-known nightlife, dining and health and wellness destinations in the world. Over a 70-year history, Fontainebleau has been involved in over 100 projects representing in excess of $38 billion in total transaction value.

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18 Dec 2024

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Amerijet opens new branch office in Port of Spain, Trinidad

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Amerijet International Airlines, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Amerijet Caribbean Express Ltd., opened a new branch office in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on March 28, 2023. Amerijet Caribbean Express Ltd. has been successfully operating at the Piarco International Airport for over 22 years. Recent legislation passed by the government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago to encourage foreign direct investment will eventually allow for the establishment of special economic zones. In anticipation of the legislative change, Amerijet is moving forward with its expansion plans, focusing on hiring skilled and experienced labor in Trinidad & Tobago. Trinidad’s proximity to the United States, common language, and close time zone will allow the new Amerijet branch office to handle various financial and management functions and report directly to Miami’s headquarters.

Amerijet opens new branch office in Port of Spain, Trinidad

“Amerijet made a strategic and targeted investment. We see great opportunities to continue the growth of our Shared Services Center into the future. Since the start of our air cargo operation in 1991, we have provided Trinidad with uninterrupted service for the past 32 years using a third-party handling company prior to investing in our subsidiary Amerijet Caribbean Express in 1995. Our airline has grown from one B727-100 to a fleet of 23 B767 and B757 freighters. Today, we serve Trinidad with a minimum of four flights per week; we employ more than 20 people at the Piarco International Airport, and we have built amazing business and personal relationships over the years,” said Joe Mozzali, Amerijet’s CFO. “We appreciate our customers here in Trinidad, and we will continue supporting and investing in the region. We are here to stay and to grow with our customers; the sky is the limit.”

Amerijet’s Director of Revenue Accounting, John Hagan, will manage the Trinidad branch office. John joined Amerijet in mid-2021 and has been actively engaged in several areas of Amerijet’s Finance and Accounting Departments, in addition to implementing new systems and processes to streamline these functions and prepare for scalability. “Following a review of different locations, we identified Trinidad as the ideal location for a regionally located service center. We wish to grow our longstanding relationships with the local government, our loyal customers, and we see the potential of hiring skilled and committed people to build the solid foundations for the continued growth of Amerijet,” said John Hagan.

The Shared Services Center in Port of Spain consists of 54 individual workstations covering seven distinct departments, with four management offices and two conference rooms. Two independent internet service providers have been contracted to supply seamless connectivity between the Shared Services Center and Amerijet’s Miami headquarters.

The opening of the Shared Services Center is the latest example of Amerijet’s commitment to streamlining processes and creating best-in-class services for its customers. As Amerijet continues to pursue and execute its growth strategy in the region, the Shared Services Center will integrate and collaborate seamlessly with its worldwide offices.

More About Amerijet:

With almost 50 years of experience in the air cargo industry, Amerijet operates its dedicated fleet of freighters from its primary hub at the Miami International Airport to destinations throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America and Europe. Amerijet’s portfolio of worldwide scheduled, long–term and short–term ACMI and CMI charter services provide seamless and transparent transportation solutions for customers shipping time-sensitive, valuable, hazardous material, temperature-controlled, and other commodity types.

More information about Amerijet can be accessed at www.amerijet.com.

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29 Mar 2023

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Swoop Seeks Airport Partners to Lead Economic Recovery

CALGARY, Alberta, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ – Swoop, Canada’s leading Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier (ULCC) and an independently operated subsidiary of the WestJet Group of Companies, today issued a ‘Request for Proposal’ (RFP) seeking strategic airport partners in North and Central America and the Caribbean. The airline is interested in hearing from airports who share an entrepreneurial, consumer-driven mindset to collaborate with the ULCC to stimulate travel and support economic recovery.

Swoop is Canada's ultra-low fare airline of choice, on a mission to make air travel more affordable and accessible for Canadians. Learn more at www.FlySwoop.com (CNW Group/Swoop)

“We believe the key to recovery lies in strategic collaboration, creativity and innovation to get travellers moving back through airports and into the skies,” said Charles Duncan, President, Swoop. “We are encouraged by early signs of recovering demand for ultra-low fares and are eager to collaborate with airports across the region to re-think how we, as an industry, approach affordable and accessible air travel.”

Swoop, which operated its first flights on June 20, 2018, remains confident in the long-term prospects for its ULCC business model and future growth. The airline is seeking innovative proposals from airports that understand providing value to travellers through fair fares, and low fees creates demand as well as the importance of travel and tourism in stimulating economic recovery.

“Having welcomed 2.5 million travellers on board in our first two years of operation, our unbundled airfare model has proven successful here in Canada. This demonstrated demand for ultra-low fares translates to increased passenger traffic in airports, and the significant spillover effect through the support of jobs and businesses in local economies, all of which are essential for economic recovery,” stated Duncan.

In 2019 Canadians saved $159 million as a result of Swoop’s investments, which lowered fares and increased choice and competition within the marketplace. Overall, since launching in 2018, Swoop has been responsible for the creation of more than 1,800 jobs resulting in an economic impact of $295 million as part of its mission to make air travel more affordable and accessible.*

Swoop’s Airport RFP process is being managed through the Route Exchange RFP feature available to Routes Online members. Airports across North and Central America and the Caribbean, with facilities suitable for the operation of Boeing 737-800 NG, are invited to participate by first completing a Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire. Successful applicants will then be invited to submit a formal response to the RFP, which will then be evaluated and moved through a collaborative assessment process. The process will take place over several weeks, with successful applicants announced later this year.

Full details on the RFP process and how to participate can be found at www.routesonline.com

About Swoop

Established in 2018, Swoop is Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, independently operated as part of the WestJet Group of companies, offering scheduled service to destinations in Canada, the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean. Swoop offers completely unbundled products and services, creating the unique opportunity for travellers to control their costs and customize their experience by purchasing only the extras they desire.

Swoop operates a modern fleet of nine Boeing 737-800 aircraft, equipped with in-seat power and Wi-Fi connectivity. Swoop’s mobile app allows travellers to quickly and easily book flights, manage bookings, check-in, view boarding passes, track flights and access Wi-Fi service in-flight.   For more details on Swoop, visit FlySwoop.com.

* Swoop Economic Impacts 2019, a study conducted by Chris Lowe Group in January 2020.

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17 Jun 2020

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