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FLY “AT HOME” G ainjet aviation Group is a leading OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE AN EXTRAORDINAIRE FLIGHT.

IN COMBINATION WITH AN EXCELLENT CABIN
worldwide private jet charter
EXPERIENCE CREATING A “HOME AWAY FROM
operator and management company
based in Greece. Established in
HOME” FEELING, WHERE COMFORT AND PRIVACY
Athens in 2006, the company has
TAKE CENTRAL STAGE, TRAVELERS HAVE THE
an extensive history of almost 20
years serving the world’s elite on
its diverse fleet of private jets. The
group also has offices in London,
Kuwait, Dubai and Ireland
WITH GAINJET Asked why the company is headquartered in Greece, the
group’s CEO Captain Ramsey Shaban explains: “While
looking at different options where to establish GainJet,
it was obvious that Greece was the right choice for our
investment. We quickly realized that Greece had many
advantages to offer us. The fabulous Gainjet team clockwise from top left: Vasileios
Apostolou (Security Manager), Jason Aivaliotis (Camo
Driven by the vision of cultivating Firstly, Greece’s strategic location as an EU country Manager), Katerina Nikolaidou (Cabin Crew Manager),
centrally located within our three core markets: Europe,
Georgios Dristopoulos (Training Manager & Captain
private aviation and setting Africa, and the Middle East, allows us to conveniently CL604/605), Nikos Panagopoulos (Finance & HR Manager),
Symeon Roussos (Accountable Manager), Olga-Fedra
serve our customers in these regions. Secondly, the large
Pergialioti (Ground Operations Manager).
Athens Riviera as a strong pool of heavily skilled aviation professionals in Greece
gave us confidence that the needed high-level of service
standards would be met and continuously improved. With
destination in its network, that, Greece became our home.”
GainJet’s Accountable Manager, Simon Roussos states:
the fastest growing “Our company’s success stems from our focus in providing highly reliable aircraft management company, taking care
outstanding inflight service by emphasizing on providing
jet company invites us to live top notch hospitality and passenger satisfaction throughout of all aspects of aircraft operation and maintenance on
behalf of aircraft owners. “We pride ourselves in offering a
the customer’s experience with us. With private jet travel,
one-stop shop to aircraft owners, whether they are looking
the customers reach their destination in a hassle-free,
the unique travel experience. convenient, and less tiring way – no matter where or when to privately use their aircraft or also charter it out,” states IMPRESSIVE FLEET
Mr. Roussos.
they are travelling. That’s our key mission.”
Gainjet is synonymous
But while it operates a highly successful and efficient Furthermore, the company has substantially increased its to luxury private aviation.
fleet, GainJet is determined not to stand still in the ever- aircraft maintenance capabilities with continuous additions
changing aviation sector. to its service portfolio, which its customers can enjoy. Mr.
Over its many years of operation, the Group has diversified Roussos explains: “The expansion from our core business
its portfolio, expanding from its core business of private as a private jet operator to add maintenance capabilities
jet travel. In 2006, the company primarily operated super was a natural progression for us. Aircraft maintenance is a
mid-size jets like the Gulfstream G200 with a few larger core part of aircraft operations, and to be able to increase
ones like its VIP MD87 and Gulfstream G450 and G550. our in-house capabilities allows us to be further involved
However, during the 2008 global financial recession, in the maintenance process ensuring top quality results.
the market shifted dramatically, and the group adapted Today, in addition to its privately managed aircraft, the
its strategy, adding more large VIP aircraft including company operates a diverse fleet of private jets available for
additional Gulfstream G550s and G450s, several VIP charter primarily focused on the super mid-size and large
Boeing 737s (BBJs), and a VIP Boeing 757 – which included cabin jets including several Gulfstream G650/ERs, G550s,
a bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Bombardier Challenger 605s and others, all of which have
In 2015, the group established its Air Ambulance service inter-continental range making long-range travel easy.
adding dedicated Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft “We’ve always believed that our product line must include
which are specially equipped with state-of-the-art stretcher a diverse fleet to ensure the most suitable aircraft for our
systems. Since then, the group has added 2 more specially customer’s requirements. The selection of top-tier large
equipped medical Challenger 605 aircraft expanding its Air or ultra-long-range jets fits with our customers’ needs, and
Ambulance service to establish bases in Kuwait and Greece hence we believe that this is the most suitable operation for
The dedicated, highly experienced medical staff and crew the top business jets we operate,” explains Mr. Roussos.
are ready 24/7 to meet patients’ travel needs anytime. Up next, the company will shortly be taking delivery of
Throughout its history, the company has also worked to the latest Gulfstream aircraft a G700, which is the largest
broaden its product line for its aircraft management service. Gulfstream to ever be manufactured and with an impressive
Beyond being a private jet charter operator, GainJet is a ultra-long range of 7,750 NM. 

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