Press Release

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July 17, 2012

Leading private aviation and seamless executive transport company Avolus today announced the expansion of its successful Jet Card Europe programme. Jet Card Europe will now be marketed from Avolus corporate offices in London, Monaco and Moscow, plus global partner offices in New York and Bangkok. Furthermore, Avolus announces the launch of the 10-hour Jet Card which will allow new Jet Card users to experience the benefits of the Jet Card Europe programme before making a larger commitment.

Jet Card Europe offers 25 or more hours of flight time for a single, up-front payment. Clients can use the hours across 1,000 airports in Europe and 5,000 airports in the US. Flights outside these two service areas are available with bespoke pricing. The programme provides fixed prices and guaranteed availability on an extended fleet of new, modern aircraft. Unlike some programmes, Jet Card Europe has no fuel or airport surcharges, no expiration dates and is refundable at any time.

"Jet Card Europe was initially launched in partnership with US charter company Jets.com and was targeted at US-based clients travelling in Europe" says Avolus Founder and CEO Alexis Grabar. The Jets.com partnership is proving very successful, driving turnover in the US/UK region up 250% in the first six months of 2012 versus the same period in 2011 which already saw an increase of 100% versus in the same period of 2010.

Programme expansion into all regions

The value of the Jet Card Europe programme generated immediate interest and enquiries from other regions. "We were not surprised that the programme quickly attracted the attention of our Russian and European clients. Our analysis shows that the Jet Card Europe has the potential of growing to 20% of our private jet turnover."

The programme was extended to select clients in the Russian and EMEA markets earlier this year. After strong initial interest, Avolus made the decision to market the programme in all regions.

Jet Card Europe combines the detailed-oriented boutique service that has driven Avolus's double-digit growth over the last seven years with highly competitive pricing. Mr. Grabar explains, "Although our pricing averages 20% less than NetJets and 10% less than Air Partner, our clients tell us that it is the quality of service and reliability that really drives their decision to fly with us. We delayed the launch of Jet Card Europe to all regions until we were absolute confident our systems and procedures could manage the extra demand and continue to deliver the same superior service that is the heart of Avolus."

The 10-hour card

As part of the Jet Card Europe roll-out, Avolus is announcing a limited-time, 10-hour Jet Card so that clients can experience the benefits of the programme before buying a 25 or 50 hour card. The 10-hour Jet Card equates to 2-3 European trips and makes entry into the programme easier than ever.

Avolus' private jet service offers a full range of aircraft worldwide including turboprops, light jets, mid-size jets, heavy jets and airliners for Jet Charter services. Avolus provides flexibility, efficiency, privacy and luxury with the highest quality personalised service including seamless helicopter and limousine transfers.