OrientSkys, a private jet charter network with head offices located in Bangkok, Thailand, has entered into a strategic business alliance with Beijing Airlines (formerly Air China Business Jet).

Under the agreement, OrientSkys will act as an agent for Beijing Airlines, securing charter contracts from its customer base outside of China and providing priority to Beijing Airlines fleet for any charters within the People's Republic of China.

OrientSkys will also provide sales, marketing and business development services within South East Asia, Europe and the United States.

"Not only will this agreement give OrientSkys' international customers operator direct pricing from the only Wyvern safety audited business jet operation in China, but Beijing Airlines' customers will immediately be able to benefit from OrientSkys' global network for their jet charter needs in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East ... this is a win-win for both OrientSkys and Beijing Airlines," said Trevor Merszei, Chief Operating Officer for OrientSkys.

As a subsidiary of Air China, Beijing Airlines was established in November 2003, and engages in aircraft management, private jet charter and ground handling services.

With a fleet of ten business aircraft under management, Beijing Airlines operates a Challenger 605, a Gulfstream G450, a Bombardier Global express XRS and a 28-seat Boeing Business Jet for charter, with more aircraft expected to come online shortly.