Press Release
Issued by PhilJets.
September 13, 2016
Since its inception, three and half years ago, PhilJets, the aviation start-up is pursuing its growth and its objective to develop aerospace, aviation and tourism in the Philippines while contributing its share to develop the country image and aviation standards.
Over the years, PhilJets has asserted itself and gained credibility from major market leaders and actors through strong partnerships, such as with Jewelmer, Grab with the GrabHeli or more recently with Citibank for the launch of their Citi Prestige credit cards. PhilJets has also set up a complete and diversified aviation strategy with strong connections, not only with worldwide manufacturers but also with worldwide players. Thanks to increased customer confidence, the company is growing and now aims at covering the whole archipelago. Indeed, before the year ends, PhilJets will welcome a new helicopter H130, previously ordered in January whose delivery is planned for October. This will be PhilJets' fifth helicopter under its AOC fleet and its fourth brand new H130 under operations.
The company, has also recently placed a new order for two additional H130 this September from Airbus Helicopters Southeast Asia, the subsidiary of Airbus Group. The H130 helicopter is one of the best on the market for corporate and tourism, as it is a lightweight helicopter tailored for passenger transportation, sightseeing, aerial survey as well as medical airlift. These helicopters will be operated by PhilJets Aero Charter Corp, the group air transport subsidiary, in order to sustain the company activities growth over the country.
With these new acquisitions, PhilJets Group is strengthening its fleet size to seven helicopters, with six under its AOC or air operator certificate.
This purchase underlines PhilJets confidence in the continuing growth of the Philippine helicopter market, not to mention the fact, thanks to these upcoming helicopters, the company will be able to expand and develop new regional offices throughout the country, aiming at Davao and Cebu, in order to respond to the increasing flying demand in these areas.
With five Airbus Helicopters under its fleet, and the upcoming deliveries of the two additional H130, PhilJets is positioning itself as a solid player looking at long term growth, and signals as well, its willingness to be a reference in terms of fleet management and charter company in the Philippines. Mr. Thierry Tea, CEO and founder of PhilJets, shares “While we started from scratch, then acquired a company that we had to turn around and grow step by step, we are happy to have been able to add strong experienced aviation professionals that came back from overseas (Angola, Singapore, Thailand for example), to the team. It took three years to build a solid team mixed with 10% French and 90% Filipino. The results are here and it's encouraging. We are enthusiastic to continue to fly to further reach.”
PhilJets is also appreciative of the initiatives from the government, and wish to contribute its small share to position the Philippines as a regional player when it comes to aviation and aerospace. Beside its active promotion of the Philippine aviation standards and sector, PhilJets also fosters local tourism by developing new helicopter tours and flying offers, with some of them from Davao and Cebu to highlight the natural scenic wonders of the country.
Thanks the acquisition of the two new H130 helicopters, and the efforts made so far to enhance tourism, business aviation standards, PhilJets is building up and strengthening its position in the local market and is one of the growing regional operators.
