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                             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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