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ATHENS RIVIERA JOURNAL
B ased in athens – greece with
influence

an office in London-UK and
Dubai-UAE, GainJet Aviation
is a leading worldwide private jet
charter operator and management
company. Its global network in-
cludes strategic partners all over
the world while its air ambulance
operation is actively ready to meet
any medical travel needs anytime. Its versatile fleet of-
fers a wide range of private jets, positioned throughout
Europe and the Middle East to provide its clients with
the best VIP travel solution. They offer a customized
travel experience and their leading team of profession-
als is available 24/7 to ensure that these requirements
are met with the highest standards of passenger care.
GainJet has been serving VIP travelers and collabo-
rating with aircraft owners for over 16 years. What is
GAIN THE detected in the market since 2006 when you started? buying a jet for their needs to travel for business direct- "PRIVACY, FLEXIBILITY,
the noticeable difference and what changes have you

Well, we have seen a lot actually. A global financial cri-
sis, global giants being demolished, the EU financial
SKIES WITH crisis and finally the Covid pandemic which greatly im- ly, reaching a destination in a hassle-free and less tiring ABOVE ALL FLIGHT
RELIABILITY AND
way thus still being able to continue with scheduled
pacted the world economics. However, in dealing with
arrangements. In a safe and luxurious means of trans-
such crises, we have changed our outlook on the way
port, nonetheless.
we work, being in a position to both execute proactive
SAFETY ARE THE KEY
GAINJET action and respond more effectively to any unexpected Conducting your business strategy for the following CORPORATE AVIATION
years, is the Athenian Riviera a significant parameter
challenges which may arise.
CHARACTERISTICS OF
and what role is it going to play?
With a fleet of long and ultra-long range executive
We believe the Athenian Riviera, stretching from Pi-
jets traveling throughout Europe and the Middle
East, what are your upcoming plans in terms of tai-
the most sought out places in the world. This will at-
lor-made services? raeus Port all the way to Cape Sounion will be one of AND WE ARE VERY
Caring, courageous, Our company is now mainly focused on long-haul and tract further tourism and investors and in turn there PROUD OF THE TRUST
will be an increase in the demand for private travel and
transoceanic flights as we believe that this is the most
and consistent, suitable operation for the top business jets we operate. Business jets to Athens Airport. SHOWN IN US BY OUR
There has been a more than 55% increase in Business
Our company is also focused in providing outstanding
Symeon Roussos, inflight service by emphasizing on providing top notch jet landings in Athens and we forecast this number will LOYAL CUSTOMERS."
further increase in the following years.
hospitality and passenger satisfaction.
the Accountable In the context of travel safety, you have proceeded According to your point of view, what is the unique The fabulous Gainjet team clockwise from top left: Vasileios
with the implementation of the innovative energy
element that makes the Athenian Riviera a vital point
Apostolou (Security Manager), Jason Aivaliotis (Camo
of air ambulance. Do you consider medical tourism
of travel reference?
Manager), Katerina Nikolaidou (Cabin Crew Manager),
Manager of GainJet, to be a prospective target market? The Athenian Riviera offers the combination of a CL604/605), Nikos Panogopoulos (Finance & HR Manager),
Georgios Dristopoulos (Training Manager & Captain
modern city built at the foot of a literally untouched
We currently operate three fully configured ambulance
Symeon Roussos (Accountable Manager), Olga-Fedra
the fastest growing airplanes, on short and long-haul missions all over the mountain and sandy beaches at very close proximity. A Pergialioti (Ground Operations Manager).
traveler doesn’t necessarily need to escape to an island to
world. These missions are organized by professionals in
jet company shares this field and we guarantee the safe and timely arrival of find turquoise waters, white sand, a coastal road with
the most amazing view in hues of blue; This very pic-
the patient at the desired destination. Medical Tourism
turesque landscape cannot be easily found anywhere
is a relatively new chapter in this business, offering lots
with Athens Riviera of flight opportunities. Of course, advertising aimed at in the world, except maybe in San Diego.
Which is the place that you would recommend to
specific target groups is required to spread awareness
Journal his aspiring of this service. someone visiting southern Athens for the first time?
I would definitely recommend an organized sandy
As the Accountable Manager of GainJet and an ex-
navigation plan. perienced Engineer, where does your inner compass beach, a taverna with local seafood delicacies and finally
lead you in terms of private aviation?
a sunset at the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion
FORWARD THINKER Private Aviation is the future of Aviation. The industry with an endless view of the Aegean Sea. If I could, I
Symeon Roussos, the Accountable Manager of Gainjet is a fervent enthusiast no longer holds the glamour of air travel of past decades. would visit all the organized beaches and the Posei-
of private aviation as the future of aviation. Interview by ELSA SOIMIRI We see an increasing trend of people/families leasing/ don temple. 
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