New Charter Company Sonic Air gets their Aruba AOC
We are happy to welcome, Sonic Air, a subsidiary of Hongkong Jet, to our registry.
Sonic Air has successfully obtained their Aruban air operator certificate (AOC) and will begin charter flights with a single Boeing BBJ787-8 that seats 40 passengers.
"We picked Aruba not only because of the high standards, but also it's a registry that understands charter and business aviation well" said Jiao Jian, HongKong Jet CEO. "It is an honor to get this AOC and marks a new beginning for our charter business."
"Sonic Air earned the AOC and worked very hard for it," said Edwin Kelly, DCA Aruba director general. "We are also proud that we are growing in this region."
Jiao added that eventually, he hopes to add other long-range aircraft from Gulfstream and Bombardier into HongKong Jet's growing fleet.
Heading to Shanghai | ABACE 2019 | Booth #C313
Stop by our booth # C313 during ABACE to meet our specialized Team of Experts, giving you access to a Civil Aviation Registry system that is always on standby for all your aircraft registration needs.
See us at Corporate Jet Investors London 2019
Join us at Corporate Jet Investors's London Conference, January 28 - 29 at the Landmark London Hotel.
Our Chief Operating Officer, Alexandria Colindres will be participating in a panel discussion on Jan. 28, at 11:40 am on the following topic: "Do owners value safety oversight?"
We encourage everyone who can make it, to come; we are proud to say that we continue to be Lead Sponsors of such a fantastic networking event.
We hope to see you all there!!
To register for the event: https://corporatejetinvestor.com/london-19-agenda/
Metrojet Limited obtains Aruban 145 Approval to Support the Regional Growth of P4-registered Aircraft
Hong Kong based Metrojet Limited (www.metrojet.com) a business aviation service provider based in Hong Kong with presences throughout Asia Pacific, is pleased to announce that its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Facility (MRO) in Hong Kong has recently obtained the approval from the Department of Civil Avation of Aruba (DCAA) to perform Line/Base Maintenances.
This new approval allows Metrojet Hong Kong MRO to work on P4-registered aircraft ranging from Gulfstream G650/ G650ER, G550, GV, G450 and G200, to Bombardier Global 5000/ 6000/ Express, Challenger 850 and Challenger 604/ 605.
“The newly added Aruba approval assists Metrojet to support the regional growth of P4 registered aircraft in this region,” Mr. Lanny Schindelmeiser, General Manager of Metrojet Hong Kong MRO commented.
“Metrojet is committed to optimising our capacity continuously, providing quality and cost-competitive options for customers in the region to choose from.”
Aviation Circular | Notice to Aircraft Owners and Operators
The Department of Civil Aviation of Aruba takes the opportunity to issue a clarification statement on the latest news circulating in the People's Republic of China with regards to aircraft registered in the English Territories and Crown Dependencies, such as Guernsey (2R) or Isle of Man (M) regarding aircraft operations when flying over or entering EU territory, which may be subject in the near future to an import or VAT tax due to the UK exit from the EU (Brexit) and is creating confusion among aircraft owners and operators of Aruba registered aircraft.
Aruba is an island and constituent country located in the Southern Caribbean, and is one of the four (4) states that form the Kingdom of the Netherlands along with the Netherlands, Curacao, and Sint Maarten. In 1986 the Netherlands granted Aruba its self-governance (Status Aparte) as a fully autonomous state within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Thus, Aruba is not a member state of the European Union or an EU territory, subject to any EU regulations or VAT taxation requirements for any Aruba registered aircraft flying into the EU or its territories, unless the aircraft is permanently based in any EU country.
The Department of Civil Aviation of Aruba is a fully independent authority and is not a member of EASA and is not subject to any EASA regulatory requirements. The Department of Civil Aviation is represented in ICAO by the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the Dutch Kingdom is only responsible under its constitution for Aruba's Defense and Foreign Affairs.
We trust that the above clarification statement shall guide all owners and operators of Aruba-registered aircraft to gain knowledge of any notices that may offer confusion with regards to operating an Aruba Register aircraft in any EU country or territory.
For any further questions or clarifications, feel free to contact The Department of Civil Aviation of Aruba.
Local Representative is no longer required to register your aircraft in Aruba via domicile
Operators and owners are no longer required to have a local representative based in Aruba when registering their aircraft via domicile.
You will only need to complete application form IASO A-80, for aircraft registration via domicile, which can be found on our website.
Along with a completed IASO form A-80, one must submit the following compliance documentation:
Certified or notarized Passport copy of UBO*
Verification of UBOs address/place of residence *
Verification of the address/place of residence of the director or manager
List of any person or entity who has a 5% or greater ownership interest in the registering company*
*Not applicable for a publicly traded companies
We are Stationed at Booth #P89 EBACE 2018
The 2018 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2018) will take place from 29 to 31 May at Geneva's magnificent Palexpo.
Thousands of business leaders, government officials, manufacturers, flight department personnel and all manner of people involved in nearly every aspect of business aviation will meet to conduct business and make buying decisions for the year ahead.
Don't forget to visit The Registry of Aruba during EBACE | Booth #P89
"P4 You Register... Talk To Us"!!
P4-SJM on display at ABACE 2018
Don't miss you opportunity to see P4-SJM on display on ABACE, April 17 -19th.
P4-SJM is operated and maintained by Sino Jet Management Limited.
Don't Forget to visit us at ABACE Booth #P212
Join us during ABACE, in Shanghai, April 17 -19th booth #P212 to learn more about what Aruba can do for you!
CEO & Chairman Mr. Jorge Colindres will be speaking on the Foreign Aircraft Registry Panel at ABACE, on Wednesday April 18 @ 13:30 | Meeting Room # 2
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Come See Us in Action during Corporate Jet Investors London 2018
Join us at Corporate Jet Investors's London Conference, January 29 - 30 at the Landmark London Hotel.
Our Director of Business Development, Alexandria Colindres will be participating in a panel discussion on Jan. 29, at 12:40 pm on the following topic: "The new world of aircraft registration."
We encourage everyone who can make it, to come; we are proud to say that we continue to be Lead Sponsors of such a fantastic networking event.
We hope to see you all there!!
To register for the event: https://corporatejetinvestor.com/london-2018/
Making History with BestFly Aircraft Management Aruba
On saturday, December 2nd, 2017 the first Gulfstream G550, P4-BFY, has landed on the Wolf's Fang Runway, a specially prepared blue ice runway in Antarctica.
P4-BFY is one of sevearl aircraft operated by Bestfly Aircraft Management Aruba and managed by Primus, when it flew out of ExecuJet Africa facility in Cape Town, South Africa.
We couldn't be more than proud of BestFly!!!
SOMON AIR: FROM DREAM TO DREAMLINER Somon Air will acquire a new 787 Dreamliner
Today, Somon Air and The Boeing Company signed a MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) for the acquisition of a new 787-8 aircraft to be delivered to the airline during the first quarter 2018.
The signing took place between Thomas W. Hallam II, CEO, Somon Air and Martin Bentrott, Senior VP International Sales, The Boeing Company at the Dubai Air Show on Tuesday, November 14, 2017.
This historic moment for Somon Air strengthens its decade long commitment to Bring Tajikistan to the world and the world to Tajikistan and furthers its partnership with Boeing. The B-787-8 Dreamliner will allow Somon Air to connect Central Asia with better access to Europe and the Far East as well as opportunities to the USA.
With this new aircraft, Somon Air prepares itself for its next decade.
CEO, Thomas Hallam stated, "With our strategic geographic location in Central Asia we plan to develop a Hub system that will generate better connections within Central Asia to new global destinations. In 2008, we began our partnership with Boeing when Somon Air introduced the next generation B-737 to the Central Asia region. We are very proud of our long term and future partnership with the Boeing Company."
Somon Air has twice received the IOSA, safety certificate and was awarded full membership in IATA in September 2017.
TCO EASA Authorization Acceptance - BestFly Aircraft Management Aruba
We are pleased to announce that Bestfly Aircraft Management Aruba has been granted their EASA TCO authorization to operate commercially in European airspace!!!
Congratulations BAMA!
The Registry of Aruba @ NBAA 2017
Come have a chat with us during NBAA 2017 | Las Vegas! Stationed with our friends at AVPRO, Booth #SD23 | Static Display.
Congratulations to Crystal Skye | P4-XTL on their SOLD OUT Inaugural Asian tour!
Genting Hong Kong announced on Friday that the first Asia inaugural private jet itinerary for the Crystal Skye, departing Oct. 1, is fully sold out.
We are extremely pleased and encouraged by the outstanding response for Crystal Skye's maiden voyage from Asia, a fully-booked, all-inclusive journey to Fiji and Tahiti signaling strong demand from the region's most discriminating travelers, said Colin Au, Group President of Genting Hong Kong. We are also delighted to finally welcome Crystal Skye in Asia, a new milestone for Genting Hong Kong and Crystal Cruises, setting an even higher benchmark in global luxury travel and pushing the boundaries of bespoke vacation experiences.
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Acceptance Type certificate Sikorsky Helicopters Product
The DCA of Aruba is proud to announce that they have accepted the Type Certificate of Sikorsky Helicopters!
Meet Us @ ABACE | Booth # H418
The Registry of Aruba will be attending ABACE 2017 in Shanghai, China | April 11 - 13 2017
ABACE is the perfect venue for investors considering aviation as a business opportunity; companies thinking of using an aircraft for business; and flight departments who have long used aircraft as a valuable business tool.
Stop by Booth #H418 to see us, or email us at info@airsafetyfirst.com to schedule your appointment with one of our team members at the show.
For more information of The Registry of Aruba email or contact us at 305.471.9889 | info@airsafetyfirst.com
We are looking forward to serving you in the near future. – Welcome to Aruba.
Meet with us a Corporate Jet Investors London
Meet with us a Corporate Jet Investors London, January 30 - 31 at the Landmark London Hotel.
Our CEO Jorge Colindres will be participating on a panel discussion on Jan. 30, at 11:00 am on the "Anatomy of an International Deal"
We hope to see you all there!!
To register for the event: https://corporatejetinvestor.com/london-2017/
The DCA of Aruba and U.A.E.s GCAA execute an Air Transport Agreement
On the cusp of the MEBAA Airshow, Director Edwin Kelly of Department of Civil Aviation of Aruba and His Excellency Director General Saif Mohammed Al-Suwaidi, of the General Civil Aviation Authority of United Arab Emirates executed a bilateral air transportation agreement, Monday December 5th, 2016.
Several years of negotiation and cooperation have led to this historic agreement between these two nations. On December 5th, these negotiations culminated in the moment of execution, which took place in Nassau, Bahamas.
This agreement will now make it possible for Aruba to be a destination for passengers traveling on flights direct from the U.A.E., such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Emirates Airline, a subsidiary of The Emirates Group, which is wholly owned by the government of Dubai's Investment Corporation of Dubai, which is based and operating out of Dubai, U.A.E. Aruba’s sister island Curacao is currently one of Emirates routes for their cargo flights, making Aruba next on the list.
When asked about the agreement Director Edwin Kelly stated: “This air transport bilateral agreement between Aruba and the UAE has been many years in the making and as the director of the DCAA I am excited of the prospects this agreement can bring to our island, furthermore we look forward to developing a deeper relationship with the GCAA of the U.A.E.”
This agreement emphasizes the developments that the Department of Civil Aviation of Aruba is fulfilling to support Aruba’s tourism and economy.
Lead Sponsors of Corporate Jet Investors 2016 Annual Miami Conference
Corporate Jet Investor Miami 2016 will once again bring together over 200 senior level financiers, brokers, arrangers, lawyers, manufacturers, operators, appraisers and many others active in business jet transactions in the Americas.
This two day conference features presentations, panel discussions and debates with leading minds in the industry, with a number of engaging networking opportunities. If you are involved in business jet transactions, CJI Miami provides a unique opportunity to meet with decision makers, discover the latest opportunities and stay updated with the latest developments.
Venue:
Corporate Jet Investor Miami will be held in The Biltmore Hotel, Miami.