Press Release

Issued by Hongkong Jet.

January 18, 2013

Hongkong Jet is delighted to announce the awarding of its ARGUS Platinum Rating for safety and operation standards. The achievement underscores Hongkong Jet's unwavering commitment to safe operations.

After demonstrating the compliance and conformity to stringent standards, a robust and functional Safety Management Systems (SMS), and impeccable personnel and aircraft records, Hongkong Jet has achieved the ARGUS Platinum Rating from ARGUS International, Inc., the leading internationally recognized audit organization for aircraft operators around the world. Achieving the Platinum Rating is a further recognition of Hongkong Jet's engagement in quality safety programs and business practices. The audit scrutinizes not only the effectiveness of SMS, but also the operation and maintenance standards of the company.

"Hongkong Jet is the first Platinum Rated operator based in Hong Kong, which is quite an accomplishment," says ARGUS International president and ceo Mr. Joseph Moeggenberg. "The prestigious and globally recognized ARGUS Platinum Rating ensures that an operator meets the operational best practices demanded by the most sophisticated charter buyers and brokers around the world. I commend Hongkong Jet's dedication to running a high quality, safety first operation, and for achieving ARGUS' highest quality rating, ARGUS Platinum." Mr. Moeggenberg extends his congratulations to Hongkong Jet. "We are very proud to receive the platinum rating from ARGUS, a highly-respected world-recognized aviation auditing organization. We always strive to be the best at what we do, which is the only way to succeed in this safety-driven business", says Mr. Chris Buchholz, ceo of Hongkong Jet.

For the ARGUS audit, Hongkong Jet successfully demonstrated its effective implementation of SMS and a reporting culture. "Safety is and will always be our top priority. Receiving the ARGUS Platinum is another step forward for Hongkong Jet and reflects all the effort and dedication that our elite team have put into making sure every aspect of flight safety is taken care of. Our non-punitive safety culture has never focused on the "who" but the "what" we can do to enhance safety. We are fortunate to have a world-class international team that shares an uncompromising long-term focus of safety and service excellence; these are our key Business Principles that distinguish the Hongkong Jet team", Mr. Buchholz concluded.