Press Release

Issued by UAS International Trip Support.

September 3, 2014

Market leader UAS International Trip Support, is demonstrating its commitment to the Russian business aviation market by exhibiting at the ninth annual international aviation exhibition Jet Expo 2014, September 4-6, Centre for Business Aviation Vnukovo-3 (booth A106). UAS will be promoting its comprehensive list of international trip support services to general aviation and commercial operators alike.

According to a 2014 report from the Global Business Travel Association, Russia has been one of the world's fastest-growing country markets. It is anticipated that its tightened economic ties with China and the Asia Pacific region will result in additional private flights. According to forecasts made by plane manufacturer Bombardier, over the next two decades the business fleet size will more than triple in size in CIS countries and balloon more than seven fold in greater China. As such UAS International Trip Support is expanding rapidly to meet the rising demand of general aviation and business air travel as fleets and traffic between Russia and emerging markets such as China and the Middle East are expected to soar over the next decade.

UAS International Trip Support will facilitate the surge in travel. With more than 400 multicultural staff representing 50 countries, UAS International Trip Support has primary regional headquarters and operations centres in Houston, Johannesburg, and Dubai. UAS have strategically positioned station managers in Africa servicing some of the most challenging destinations. It is on its way to becoming the first international trip support company with its own supervisors in every African country.

“In developing markets in particular, you need skilled professionals on the ground who are ready for anything,” says UAS co-founder and executive president Mohammed Husary. “This is what drives UAS International Trip Support. Even when information is available online and in real time, you still need someone who speaks the local language, knows both regional and local supply chains and the key people managing them, and are in constant contact with authorities and vendors. This deep understanding of the local and regional business and aviation environments means UAS International Trip Support can often diagnose and address issues well before they become problems, make decisions onsite, and ensure support is a seamless experience.”

UAS's position as a local provider with global reach is the guiding force of its expansion strategy and it's paying off. UAS International Trip Support has gone from an idea to a global aviation support powerhouse in just over a decade. Key highlight and achievements over the last year include:

• Launched an operations centre for the Americas

• Across Africa UAS has opened a headquarters in South Africa, regional offices in Nigeria and Kenya, placing station managers in nine countries

• Developed a fuel-purchasing program that benefits from highly competitive pricing from large economies of scale to help keep prices low

• Innovative solutions for last-minute requests for general aviation

• UAS has already serviced 800,000 flights. It expects to continue high growth and expansion of its business operations.

“Service and safety are also key hallmarks in UAS's value proposition,” says Husary. “This is a competitive industry, and to draw customers you have to earn respect through a visible and transparent dedication to quality at all levels.” As a ISO9001:2008 certified organisation, UAS International Trip Support recruits only pre-screened, preferred handlers who are required to have mandatory IATA training. All operations are regularly audited and are in compliance with IATA quality and safety standards. UAS has dedicated service delivery experts to ensure clients have a single point of contact for queries and requests including trip planning, crew and vip travel and accommodation services after landing. “We essentially aim to simplify the complexities of air travel support,” says Husary. “Whether you want to work with us over the phone, in person, or online through smartphones or PCs, we will do everything we can to make your trip as smooth as possible.”