The accolade is in recognition of exceptional sales levels, as an International Distributor for S-TEC / Chelton products and also exceptionally high commitment to customer support and satisfaction.

“We are delighted with this recognition from S-TEC / Chelton” said Ettore Poggi, Managing Director, ExecuJet South Africa. “When you consider the current economic challenges, plus the 100 international dealers embraced in the S-TEC / Chelton Flight Systems authorised dealer network, we truly appreciate the significance of this accomplishment.” 

S-TEC / Chelton Flight Systems designs and manufactures products that deliver unparalleled quality, value and safety. S-TEC / Chelton Flight Systems have certified equipment and systems on some 2,000 types of fixed and rotary wing aircraft for the general and business aviation markets.

ExecuJet South Africa’s instruments division has supported these products for several years and is extremely proud of receiving this award.

ExecuJet’s instruments division has specialised in autopilots, gyroscopes and instrumentation for the General Aviation industry since 1984. Under the leadership of Vince Goncalves, General Manager: Avionics, this division of ExecuJet has also scooped the Alliant dealership for the Glass Cockpit retrofits on the King Air 90, King Air 200, Cessna 425 and Cessna 441, complementing its retrofit activity on various Garmin and Bendix King avionic kits.

ExecuJet South Africa is based at Lanseria International Airport near Johannesburg and at Cape Town International Airport, where it is establishing a brand new purpose built state-of-the-art FBO facility with 5,000 sqm of hangar and 7,000 sqm of dedicated ramp parking. Phase one was completed in October 2008 and Phase two is on target for completion in April 2009. Both locations offer a comprehensive range of services encompassing corporate aircraft charter, new and pre-owned aircraft sales, aircraft maintenance, aircraft management, and fixed base operation services.

The ExecuJet Aviation Group is a leading global business aviation organisation offering a diverse range of services including pre-owned and new aircraft sales, aircraft management, aircraft charter, aircraft maintenance, aircraft completions management and fixed base operations. Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, ExecuJet has operations in five regions – Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and South Africa, embracing a workforce of over 860 experienced staff. 

The ExecuJet Aviation Group manages 150 business jets worldwide under the most stringent safety standards. Its commercial fleet is operated under the regulatory umbrella of eight regional civil aviation issued air operating certificates (AOCs).

The ExecuJet Aviation Group is a sales representative and dealer across four continents for Bombardier Business Aircraft’s family of Learjet, Challenger and Global Express business jets. It is also an exclusive sales agent outside North America for the eight to 12-passenger Aerion Supersonic Business Jet.

The ExecuJet Aviation Group unveiled its new jet ownership program SimplyFly, tailored for high net worth individuals and corporations in 2008. SimplyFly is a one-stop shop service incorporating aircraft acquisition, management, maintenance and operations. The program offers whole aircraft availability at predictable costs, with a dedicated crew, the option to earn charter revenue and the ability to take the aircraft over completely at the end of its lease term.

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ExecuJet Aviation Group                                   Emerald Media
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Contact at ExecuJet South Africa:
Madie Werner
ExecuJet South Africa
Tel: +27 11 516 2300
madie.werner@execujet.co.za