Press Release

Issued by Jet Aviation Zurich.

January 25, 2016

Jet Aviation Zurich spent months preparing for the surge of vip customers that arrived in Zurich to attend the 46th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting, held January 20- 23, 2016 in Davos, Switzerland. The company served the majority of aircraft and passengers attending WEF, handling 612 movements and 1,830 passengers while supporting fuel sales of 1.5 million liters.

As the most important gathering of the world's esteemed, powerful and resourceful leaders in business, politics, education and innovation, the 46th annual WEF drew business aviation traffic from around the world, most of which converged on the Jet Aviation Zurich FBO last week. The company handled 612 movements, 1,830 passengers and 306 WEF aircraft, including a record number of ultra-large aircraft at Zurich International Airport and the military airport in Dubendorf.

“WEF represents Jet Aviation's annual operational highlight during which we welcome and take care of a host of distinguished guests and aircraft arriving in Zurich,” says general manager of Jet Aviation Zurich Monica Beusch. “Maintaining the highest service standards while dealing with these kinds of numbers in such a short timeframe requires total commitment and careful planning. We received high praise from a number of customers who depend on our personalized services and I am very proud of the team. I was particularly pleased by their professional cooperation with the authorities and security, which helped ensure seamless handling for our guests.”

To help cope with the surge of handling requests during WEF, Jet Aviation Zurich brought in team members from its EMEA FBOs in Geneva, Switzerland; Dusseldorf, Berlin and Munich, Germany; and Dubai, UAE. In addition, the company increased its automobile fleet by 15 cars airside and two landside vehicles.