Gama Group, the global business aviation services provider, announced today that its new Geneva operating base is formally open for business.

Gama's Geneva operations commence with a Gulfstream V and a Learjet 45 already based at this new facility. These aircraft join another Gama Swiss-based Learjet, currently located at the company's Zurich base.

On Friday Nov. 19, Captain Hamish Ross, General Manager of Gama Aviation S.A, hosted over 50 Swiss business aviation guests during a celebratory opening event at its new offices, located within Geneva Airport's Executive Terminal. He introduced key members of the new team, including Yasmine Howell, Commercial Manager; Laura Malisani, Operations Manager and Adeline Stohler, Office Manager.

With dedicated personnel and the first two aircraft in situ, Hamish Ross and his team are aiming to broaden the range and number of aircraft management services to existing and potential Gama customers. They are also working towards a full Swiss AOC by spring 2013.

"Our new facilities in Geneva complement the recent significant growth in Gama's global offering, which now comprises over 30 operational bases around the world," said Captain Hamish Ross. "We are in the enviable position of having a highly respected management team already in place, who are committed to offering the highest standards of safety, efficiency and value to our prospective clients, especially those seeking aircraft management or charter services."

About Gama Group

Gama is a global business aviation services organization, founded in 1983 in the UK by Marwan Khalek and Stephen Wright.

Gama employs over 400 personnel and operates over 80 business aircraft around the globe and over 30 operating bases across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East.

Gama Group is headquartered at Farnborough Airport in the UK, with its American headquarters in Stratford, Connecticut, its Middle East and North Africa headquarters at Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates and its Asian headquarters in Hong Kong.

The group's companies and affiliates hold EU-OPS, FAA Part 135 and UAE GCAA Charter Certificates, EASA, FAA and GCAA Part 145 Maintenance Approvals, EASA Part 21 Design and Manufacture Approvals and offer business aircraft charter, management, FBO, maintenance, valeting and aviation software services.

Recent expansion of services have included the exclusive provision of executive aircraft ground services at Sharjah International Airport, UAE and the establishment of Gama Engineering Ltd, affording fixed and rotor wing aircraft operators a comprehensive design, manufacturing, certification, maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification service at Fairoaks Airport, UK. Gama's most recent acquisition Ronaldson Airmotive is fully EASA Part 145 certified for the provision of engine and component overhaul services.

Contributed by Gama Group

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