Executive Flight Supports to become Jet Aviation Bahamas

Mon, Jan 26th 2015, 12:28 AM

Executive Flight Support (EFS) has announced a new fixed base operator management agreement with international aviation maintenance company Jet Aviation, and according to the tourism minister, it is a move that celebrates "brand Bahamas".

The Lynden Pindling International Airport-based EFS will be a new addition to Jet Aviation's worldwide FBO network and will be rebranded as Jet Aviation Bahamas. Managed by Jet Aviation as of January 2015, EFS - in business since 1990 - touts itself as "the premier full-service FBO in the Caribbean", situated at the largest airport and the main international gateway into the country.

The company provides FBO and line services, aircraft management, charter services, and aircraft sales, and was voted best FBO in the Caribbean by Pro Pilot on numerous occasions.

EFS owner and Managing Director Alphonso Bowe seemed satisfied with the deal.

"EFS has always been committed to service excellence, and an alliance with Jet Aviation and its global recognition as a leading business aviation organization complements our strategy," he said.

Meanwhile, Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe - who noted the profitability of private aviation - told Guardian Business the announcement "represents the tremendous reach of brand Bahamas."

"It further verifies that The Bahamas is on the upward trend. Private aviation produced more that $300 million in revenue to The Bahamas in 2014."

Of EFS, he said, "Executive provides high quality service. Such has lifted its image and its great success."

Jet Aviation executive Gary Dempsey said the company was "very honored that EFS chose to join our network of FBOs worldwide to serve our mutual clients while offering the highest standard in the FBO industry."

"As a key gateway for international traffic from Europe, the Middle and Far East, and South America, EFS is the perfect addition to our network," Dempsey added.

The EFS-Jet Aviation Bahamas facility encompasses 305,000 square feet of ramp and a full-service FBO terminal building that includes onsite Bahamas Customs and Immigration available 24 hours, concierge service, computerized flight planning, pilot lounge, executive lounges, conference room, courtesy offices, on-site car rental and 20,000 square feet of hangar space.

The company will remodel the 10,000 square foot FBO to upgrade its interior including a new lobby, pilot's lounge, VIP rooms and conference rooms to be completed by summer 2015. The existing ramp will be repaved and expanded by an additional 174,000 square feet to accommodate the growing traffic. Starting in 2015, EFS will also add four new 25,000 square foot hangars to the facility.

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