Gama Aviation Hutchison business collaboration

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Gama Aviation PLC

19 January 2017

 

Press release

Gama Aviation Hutchison commences long-term business aviation maintenance collaboration with China Aircraft Services Limited.

Hong Kong, 19^th January 2017. Gama Aviation Plc's (AIM:GMAA), joint venture¹ with the CK Hutchison Group is pleased to announce it has commenced a long-term business jet maintenance co-operation agreement with China Aircraft Services Limited ("CASL"), the Hong Kong International Airport based maintenance provider.

The collaboration combines Gama Aviation's business jet maintenance expertise, knowhow and network with CASL's substantial infrastructure and established maintenance base at Hong Kong International Airport. Under the collaboration agreement, Gama Aviation Hutchison as the General Sales Agent (GSA) will work together with CASL to provide a full range of business jet maintenance services including line, base maintenance and AOG support. These services will be progressively introduced during the course of 2017 to support resident and transitory aircraft at the airport.

Marwan Khalek, Group Chief Executive, Gama Aviation Plc commented: "We are delighted to partner with CASL on this exciting opportunity. This collaboration delivers a strong and long-term maintenance proposition at this strategically important aviation hub. As with those made earlier in the month, this announcement is another tangible example of our ability to create sustainable platforms for organic growth worldwide."

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¹ Gama Aviation Hutchison (Hong Kong) Ltd

For more information contact:

Duncan Daines

Chief Marketing Officer

Gama Aviation

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Ginny Pulbrook

Geoffrey Pelham-Lane

Gama Aviation - Notes to Editors

Gama Aviation Plc (AIM:GMAA) is a global business aviation services company that specialises in providing support for individuals, corporations and government agencies with a managed fleet of over 250 aircraft, operating across Europe, the US, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

The company's services can be split into two broad service areas: Air and Ground. Air services include: aircraft management, special mission support, charter and training; with Ground services covering: aircraft maintenance services, aircraft modification design and installation and Fixed Base Operations (FBO).

More details can be found at:  http://www.gamaaviation.com/

 

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