SkyPark Named New Universal Preferred Ground Handler in Kuala Lumpur

Houston (Oct. 20, 2009) – Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. announced that it has chosen SkyPark FBO to serve as a new Preferred Ground Handler at Subang Airport in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

SkyPark FBO is a joint venture between the ExecuJet Aviation Group and Hawker Pacific. "Kuala Lumpur is a strategic location in the growing business aviation industry in the Asia-Pacific region. Universal has a long-standing relationship with ExecuJet from sharing a terminal at our Universal Aviation Australia ground support location," said Scott Moore, Director, Trip Support Services International. "That familiarity, combined with the facts that SkyPark FBO is a beautiful new facility and one of the premier FBOs in the Asia-Pacific region, was very attractive to us. We strongly feel that the level of service and quality of the facility meet the high standards our customers expect from a Universal Preferred Ground Handler location."

"We are very honored that a company with such high standards as Universal has chosen SkyPark FBO for its ground handling services," says Mark Abbott, Director FBOs at ExecuJet Aviation Group. "ExecuJet and our joint venture partner Hawker Pacific are looking forward to meeting Universal's standards, and we are convinced that this cooperation will also educate us in improving our services to all our clients at SkyPark FBO."

SkyPark FBO features and services include:

  • Luxuriously appointed VIP lounges
  • Fully equipped meeting rooms
  • Relaxation facilities
  • Food and beverage services, catering
  • Ground transportation
  • Accommodation arrangements
  • Comprehensive aircraft and ground services
  • Fuel arrangements
  • On-site customs and immigration facilities
  • Business services, wireless Internet connectivity
  • Dedicated crew amenities
  • Concierge services

SkyPark FBO Malaysia is just 28 minutes from Kuala Lumpur, 17 minutes from Petaling Jaya and 9 minutes from Shah Alam. For more information on SkyPark FBO, contact:

SkyPark FBO Malaysia
Tel: +603 7 846 2400
fbo@skyparkmalaysia.com


Behind the SkyPark FBO JV – Background

The ExecuJet Aviation Group

The ExecuJet Aviation Group is a leading global business aviation organisation offering a diverse range of services including pre-owned and new aircraft sales, aircraft management for private and commercial registered aircraft, aircraft charter, aircraft maintenance, aircraft completions management and fixed base operations. Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, ExecuJet has operations in five regions – Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and South Africa, embracing a workforce of over 800 experienced staff. www.execujet.net

Hawker Pacific

Hawker Pacific is a market leader in integrated civil and military aerospace sales and product support in South East Asia, Australia, the Pacific and the Middle East and, with over 500 employees, is one of the largest independent companies of its type in the region. Hawker Pacific represents some of the world's leading aircraft manufacturers, including Hawker Beechcraft Corporation and Bell Helicopter and is highly focused on product support to major OEMs throughout the region including Hawker Beechcraft, Dassault Falcon Jet, Embraer and Bell Helicopter as well as regional and special mission aircraft. With a growing network of FBOs in Australasia, Hawker Pacific is one of the leading service providers to the VIP and corporate aircraft market in the Region. www.hawkerpacific.com.au

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