Press Release

Issued by Luxaviation UK.

October 8, 2013

London Executive Aviation (LEA), one of Europe's largest business jet charter operators, is celebrating being named 'Best General Aviation Operator' in the prestigious Baltic Air Charter Association (BACA) Excellence Awards 2013.

LEA was honoured at a ceremony held on 3 October 2013 at London's Guildhall. This is the second year in a row the company has won the 'Best General Aviation Operator' award and the fourth time in eight years.

The award winners of BACA's Excellence Awards are chosen by BACA members, who are asked to nominate the organisations they consider best in class. BACA is the world's largest and most highly respected network for air charter professionals, and has represented the interests of commercial aviation companies, particularly air charter providers, since 1949. BACA represents over 125 UK and international companies, including brokers, charter airlines, airports, business aircraft operators and consultants involved in air charter, scheduled flying and air cargo.

George Galanopoulos, LEA's managing director, says: “At LEA, we are continually striving to be the very best in our league. Our flight crew, operations team and management are very proud of what they achieve, every day, at LEA and this award is a fantastic testament to their continued hard work and commitment.”

Patrick Margetson-Rushmore, LEA's chief executive, adds: “To have won this award for the second year in a row is a significant industry achievement and we are very proud that it reflects our continued dedication to maintain the highest standards of customer service and safety.”