By signing the strategic alliance agreement on May 3rd, 2010, the two companies combine their core strengths. As a result, present and future customers will benefit from a full range of aircraft management and aftermarket services out of one hand - from pre-owned and new aircraft sales through aircraft management to comprehensive maintenance, modification and refurbishment services.
The strategic alliance gives ExecuJet access to European destinations like Geneva, Switzerland, and Oberpfaffenhofen, near Munich, Germany, as well as to RUAG's broad customer base. In return, RUAG will get the opportunity to provide maintenance services to ExecuJet's clients in their European Maintenance Competence Centres. The alliance is seen by both companies as a chance to become a vital alternative for demanding clients in the global marketplace.
"There is considerable synergy in maintenance expertise and operational skills between RUAG and ExecuJet and we are delighted to forge a relationship with a like-minded and reputable aviation company," said Cedric Migeon, Managing Director of ExecuJet Europe. "Our respective clients will benefit from additional skills as we expand the capabilities we can offer them."
"Both companies, ExecuJet and RUAG Business Aviation, provide a distinct range of aircraft services. By entering the strategic partnership, we are complementing each other in our fields of expertise," said Beat Höhener, Vice President of RUAG Business Aviation. "We are pleased to collaborate with ExecuJet, a strong and globally networked partner."
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 for private and commercial registered aircraft, 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 800 experienced staff.
www.execujet.net
RUAG Business Aviation is part of the RUAG Technology Group, an international Aerospace and Defence company. Headquartered in Berne, Switzerland, the company has operations in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Sweden, Hungary and the US, employing around 7,000 staff.RUAG Business Aviation provides comprehensive MRO services, modifications, upgrades as well as interior and exterior services to business and executive aircraft owners and operators. As Authorized Service Centre for Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault Falcon, Embraer Legacy, Hawker Beechcraft, Piaggio P180 Avanti, Pilatus PC-12 RUAG Business Aviation is a preferred OEM partner with competence centres in Geneva, Berne, Lugano in Switzerland, and Oberpfaffenhofen, near Munich, in Germany.
www.ruag.com
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