US charter brokerage Private Jet Services (PJS) has added a second Asia Pacific location to better serve clients in the busy region with the opening of a regional sales office in Seoul, South Korea. Last year the company opened a flight operations centre in Australia. The firm expects to open additional locations to serve the Asian market going forward.

“Private aviation travel is increasing within the region and to points in Europe, the Americas and elsewhere,” says CEO Greg Raiff. “We are investing in experienced local staff in Asia to handle any private air travel need, no matter the size or complexity. This strategy is paying off with increased demand. As new clients experience the professionalism of Private Jet Services, we are building customer loyalty and repeat business.”

The Seoul sales staff has considerable experience supporting South Korea's largest companies. The team offers charter and logistics management for any kind of itinerary. In addition, PJS's local experts coordinate with parent company Elevate Aviation Group to offer aircraft sales and acquisition guidance, as well as aircraft management, maintenance and overhaul services.

Elevate president Randy McKinney reports that the company is seeing an increase in Asian business flying, including tours for entertainment groups, a PJS specialty, plus growth in leisure charters. “We are investing in the region so that we are a first choice for private aviation solutions, especially to high-demand spots in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong,” he says.

Private Jet Services is a leader in arranging large group travel for sports teams, entertainment groups and others, typically with complex global itineraries. It can organise trips on light jets through jumbo transports.