Press Release

Issued by TAG Aviation.

May 21, 2013

TAG Aviation announced today that its global charter fleet has expanded over the past 12 months to serve a growing international customer base at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) 2013, which is being held at PALEXPO in Geneva, Switzerland, from 21-23 May 2013.

Nine new aircraft, including the ground-breaking small cabin jet, the Nextant 400XT, bring TAG Aviation's charter fleet to a total of 53 aircraft worldwide with further additions expected over the coming months. The company has a wide range of small, medium and large cabin business jets available for charter as well as one of the largest ultra-long-range fleets in Europe with six Dassault Falcon 7Xs and four Bombardier Global Express XRSs. The aircraft are part of TAG Aviation's 140-strong managed fleet based across Europe, the Middle East, Russia and Asia. 

“Our charter and managed fleets have continued to grow despite the challenging economic climate,” said Graham Williamson, president, TAG Aviation Europe Aircraft Management and Charter Services. “Our strategy has been focused on delivering quality, flexible and innovative products and services. This has helped to develop strong and lasting relationships with our customers.”

TAG Aviation has built a reputation for pioneering standards in integrated aircraft management, charter services, FBO/handling and maintenance over the past 47 years. Innovative services include TAG Wet Lease, which offers customers - who may not want to commit to long-term ownership - the option to lease a private jet for a fixed-period, ranging from three to 12 months. 

In 2007, the company also founded TAG Global Training, a dedicated crew training school, which now trains an average of 4,000 aviation professionals each year. Courses range from European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) accredited first aid and survival programmes to VIP cabin service courses.

TAG Aviation has air operator certificates (AOCs) in Switzerland (Geneva), the UK (Farnborough), Spain (Madrid), the Middle East (Bahrain) and Asia (Hong Kong).

At EBACE 2013, the TAG family of business aviation companies - comprising TAG Aviation, TAG Aeronautics and TAG Farnborough Airport - is exhibiting at Chalet #344, Hall 6.