Flying Colours furthers Asian ambitions through first international alliance Memo of Understanding will be signed with Hong Kong-based Metrojet.
Flying Colours Corp., a global aviation service company which specialises in interior
completions and refurbishments on business aircraft is to enter into its first international
partnership by signing a Memo of Understanding with Hong Kong-based business aviation
services provider Metrojet. The agreement will see Flying Colours Corp. strengthening its
service offering to support its growing Asian customer base and enhance its overall position
in the international completion & refurbishment business. The MOU will be signed at NBAA
in Las Vegas during 10 – 12 October (Stand No N5500).
Under the new partnership, Flying Colours Corp. plans to open a base of operation in the
region that will focus on interior refurbishment for a range of mid to large sized business
aircraft types including the Global Express series, Challenger types, Dassault Falcon,
Embraer, Hawker and Gulfstream models.
The structure and logistics of the partnership is still being finalized between the two
companies and ratification is expected in mid 2012.
Metrojet is a leading business aviation service provider in Asia and Hong Kong’s only fully
licensed business jet operator, providing the complete range of business aviation services,
including: aircraft charter, comprehensive aircraft management, full aircraft maintenance
capabilities, aircraft co-ownership programs and aircraft acquisition and sales. Metrojet
operates the leading corporate aircraft maintenance service centre in Asia providing
heavy/scheduled inspections, repair services and
regional AOG support for all business
aircraft around the clock.
“This is the first time that Flying Colours Corp has partnered with an international company
so we are excited by the opportunity it offers. This partnership not only indicates Flying
Colours Corp.’s strong business growth in the region, but also demonstrates our
commitment to continuously improve support and services for all of our customers. Metrojet
is a leading aviation services provider in Asia and this partnership will enhance our brand
and our position in aircraft refurbishments and completions in the region,” said John Gillespie
Chief Executive Officer of Flying Colours Corp.
“Metrojet is proud to embark on this venture and partner with Flying Colours Corp. with
whom we already have a very strong relationship. It will enable us to better serve the Asian
Market and to further enhance our service offering and product portfolio to our growing
customer list. We look forward to a long term partnership with Flying Colours Corp.” said
Bjorn Naff, MD of Metrojet.
About Metro Jet
Metrojet Limited was established in 1995 and is part of the Kadoorie Group, sister company
of The Peninsula Hotels. Metrojet pioneered business aviation services in Hong Kong and is
a leading operator and maintenance provider of business jets in the region. The company
was awarded an Air Operator’s Certificate (FAA Part 121 equivalent) in June 1997. Metrojet
is Hong Kong’s only fully licensed business jet operator, providing the complete range of
business aviation services, including: aircraft charter, comprehensive aircraft management,
aircraft maintenance service, aircraft co-ownership programs and aircraft acquisition and
sales. Visit www.metrojet.com for more information.
