Air Elite Network’s Latin American & Caribbean FBOs Showcased at LABACE 2018
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The Air Elite Network provides elevated facility and operational standards which are audited to ensure consistency across the network. The global network uses unique, insightful training to deliver diamond service in the LATAM and Caribbean region by benchmarking The Ritz-Carlton philosophy on customer service.
The Air Elite Network’s LATAM and Caribbean member FBOs have been recognized for their services over the years and are dedicated to consistently delivering the Air Elite Diamond Difference experience:
Cabo San Lucas International Airport in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (MMSL) was ranked as one of the best International FBOs in 2018 and the best Mexican FBO in the 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 Pro Pilot PRASE Survey. This is the only International private airport in all of Mexico, offering service to domestic and international clients. Cabo San Lucas is referred to as “the friendly airport,” as the family-owned FBO and airport delivers personal service to their customers.
Caribbean Support & Flight Services (CSFS) in Barranquilla, Colombia (SKBQ) is headquartered at the Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport and operates in locations throughout Columbia, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. As a respected company in Colombia, CSFS continues to serve their customers throughout the region with the Air Elite Diamond Difference.
Ecuacentair in Quito, Ecuador (SEQM) was recently recognized with a letter of appreciation from the United States Embassy for their assistance and coordination of a visit by a US congressman. Ecuacentair will begin construction on their new 3,000 square meter hangar in August 2018. This is estimated to be complete by December 2018 and will be the largest hangar at the airport.
FBO Aerocardal Limitada in Santiago, Chile (SCEL) is the official support services provider for Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio (FIDAE) for aircraft 43 tons or lighter. FIDAE is Latin America’s largest aerospace and defense show. The event is held for six days and hosts approximately 50 exhibitors, 120 civil and military aircraft, and 120,000 attendees. The FBO’s modern and aesthetic design has both national and international terminals with modern installations, two floors with independent boarding areas, and is the only FBO capable of serving five executives flights simultaneously.
Jet Aviation located in Nassau, Bahamas (MYNN) has two recent accolades. The FBO was ranked in the top four FBOs in the Caribbean for 2018 according to the AIN FBO Survey and was ranked in the top two Caribbean FBOs according to the 2018 Pro Pilot PRASE Survey. They have been ranked in the Pro Pilot PRASE Survey for three years consecutively.
Jet Aviation in San Juan, Puerto Rico (TJSJ) was recently rebuilt in a modern FBO design with U.S. Customs and Immigration located inside the facility. Beyond the beautiful facility, the long-term, dedicated team received two Pegasus Sapphire Awards at the Caribbean Aviation Conference for their efforts during and after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. They received the Charity Relief Effort and the Outstanding Team Awards for their disaster relief aid.
Jet Centre Curaçao in Willemstad, Curaçao (TNCC) prides itself on luxury, hospitality, and personal service. Whether you are crossing the American continent or the Caribbean to travel to your destination, Jet Centre Curaçao is on your way for a quick fuel stop or a visit. This location’s certified ground handler, Curaçao Air Terminal Services N.V. (CATS), recently received the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH™) Certification. They are the first in their region to hold this accreditation.
Provo Air Center in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos (MBPV) was ranked the number one Caribbean FBO according to the AIN FBO Survey for three years in a row. Provo Air Center also received an award in June from the Pegasus Sapphire Group for their charity and relief efforts after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Provo Air Center provides larger than life experiences and globally sophisticated cuisine to their clients in a beautiful and thoughtfully planned facility.
St. Thomas Jet Center in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands (TIST) served as a Human Relief Responder Airport after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The FBO is the largest and longest standing FBO at Cyril E. King Airport, having just celebrated their 20th year of operation in 2017. St. Thomas Jet Center has a combined 85 years of aviation experience in the FBO’s ownership alone.
World-Way Aviation in Sorocaba, Brazil (SDCO) was a top-rated FBO for both 2017 and 2018 according to the AIN FBO Survey. This location features a 97,000-square foot hangar area and a 69,700-square foot ramp area. World-Way is strategically located at Sorocaba Executive Airport (SDCO), along with Embraer, Dassault, Gulfstream, and Pratty & Whitney MROs on site.
Established in 2011, the Air Elite Network has grown to 79 Diamond Service Locations worldwide. Each FBO member must meet a number of airport, facility, and service quality standards to qualify for membership. Aircraft operators utilizing the Air Elite Network benefit from a consistently high level of service and enhanced FlyBuys™ Rewards when using AVCARD® and World Fuel Services Contract Fuel.