FAI bolsters Russian and CIS business as it launches series of customer events.

Monday 25th July 2016

Germany-headquartered FAI Aviation Group is bolstering its activity across Russia and the CIS region, by launching a series of customer-focused events. The first event took place on 14 July when Victor Rudnow, Director of Business Development, Russia and the CIS for FAI "opened" the FAI Aircraft Showroom.

During an all day event Rudnov invited brokers, partners and his extensive network of business aviation contacts, to view the FAI flagship aircraft, the Bombardier Global Express, D-AXTM, at Moscow's Vnukovo-3 airport. This first event was specifically organised to showcase the full capabilities of the FAI Fleet, which includes VIP, medevac, and special mission charter, utilizing a range of Bombardier aircraft types from a Learjet 55 through to the flagship 14-seat Global Express. The event attracted existing broker clients, and introduced potential new clients and partners to the services on offer.

Guests were welcomed by members of the full flight crew, as well as by Rudnov. Commenting on the day he said:  "We were extremely pleased to see so much interest from our guests. It is great to welcome not only current, but also new brokerage customers who have a variety of needs, and now understand we have a range of aircraft to fulfill their requests. Many hadn't realized just how much versatility we have across our fleet of 20 aircraft.

During the event guests were given a full cabin tour of the stylish Global Express whilst enjoying FAI's own distinctive catering. "This is the first in a series of events we plan to arrange which will ensure customers and brokers have a clear understanding of the value of our service. We timed it just ahead of the summer season when many Russians will be flying to their preferred holiday destinations.  Nice, the Greek Islands and Southern Spain are particularly popular destinations, and our jets can easily transport the whole family and associated luggage in style and comfort."

The next customer event will be associated with the annual JetExpo conference which takes place in September at the dedicated business aviation location Vnukovo-3 airport.


About FAI:

FAI operates Germany's largest fleet of business jets in General Aviation and flew more than 13,000 hours of flight time in 2015. FAI operates  20 jet aircraft including 3 Bombardier Global Express, 5 Bombardier Challenger 604, 9 Bombardier Learjet 60, 2 Bombardier Learjet 55 and 1 Bombardier Learjet 35.

Headquartered at Albrecht Dürer International Airport in Nuremberg, Germany, it operates a 9,000 m² carbon neutral FBO which will be expanded by another 4,500 m² before the end of 2016.

FAI employs a full time staff of 180 people, including 60 mechanics and engineers at FAI´s in house MRO plus some 50 part time physicians and paramedics. FAI operates satellite offices in Dubai and Miami, as well as line stations in Baghdad, Bamako and Dakar.

www.fai.ag