US-based operator Journey Aviation is opening new Asia offices this month in Jakarta, Indonesia and Singapore.

CEO Fabian Bello says: “We are so grateful and humbled about our company's continued growth year over year despite the worldwide setbacks and challenges. This most recent venture into Asia with new offices in Jakarta and Singapore is beyond exciting. The international expansion will allow us to support our Asian continent clients' individual needs.

“Journey has grown organically by providing first-in-class, personalised service whereby each client is indeed the most important to those who serve them. This expansion allows us to continue that tradition locally while marking our presence as a global operator around the world. It may not be customary for American-based operators to have a presence in different continents; however, our team is comprised of over 130 team members from all over the world, speaking over eight languages, allowing us to identify as a local player while bringing forth exceptional American aviation management.”

Spearheading the Journey Aviation Asia project is president of Asia, Yan Lukito and VP Han Moeljadi. Lukito is an accomplished, high-experienced executive and pilot with 35 plus years in the aviation industry specialising in the heavy jet charter business. Born and raised in San Francisco, California, he has spent his career managing worldwide heavy jet charter operations with more than 20 aircraft, comprising primarily Gulfstream models, along with running his own financial business for 35 years. Lukito is airline transport pilot type rated in GIV, GV, G450, G550 and BBJ. He is leading the new division and is responsible for the oversight of the international operations in all aspects. He shares: “Our commitment is to create a local organisation with a global footprint that will provide value and guidance to Indonesia's most discerning clientele, while providing first-in-class private aviation services that were formally known to only be available to billionaires.”

Moeljadi is a US-based business consultant specialising in international business opportunities. His expertise in strategic business management and operations comes from 35 years of experience in various business enterprises in the US. He is an architect by trade and has been based in southern California for the past 45 years. He will bring his expertise to assemble and grow a team to run Journey Aviation Asia,. He comments: “This is one of the most exciting moments in my professional career. The launch of Journey's Asian branch is the culmination of the vision and hard work of so many people. I am excited to be a part of this first class organisation and grow with this talented group of people.”