Press Releases

13.5.2013, Prague — ABS Jets, one of Central Europe’s leading business aviation operators, and VistaJet, the world’s luxury aviation company, have signed an exclusive handling agreement. The arrangement will see ABS Jets exclusively handle all VistaJet aircraft when flying in and out of the Czech Republic.

6.3.2013, Prague — ABS Jets, one of the central Europe‘s leading business aviation companies has appointed Zuzana Vaclavova to the role of Marketing Manager and spokeswoman.

22.1.2013, San Antonio — Outstanding number of aircraft movements reflects the increasing popularity of ABS Jets Executive Handling Services in Czech Republic. During the first week of September 2012 ABS Jets celebrated handling the 7,000th aircraft since they started as a handling agent in 2008. This major achievement was a key part of a record breaking year for ABS Jets which saw an 18% increase in aircraft movements compared to 2011.

21.1.2013, San Antonio — ABS Jets, being a leading operator in the Central European area, are highlighting their operation control center services at the S&D and encuraging smaller companies and operators to become "a part of ABS Jets fleet".

11.12.2012, Dubai — ABS Jets are highlighting their operation control center services at MEBA and encouraging smaller companies and operators to come and take a look at the resources on offer to help deliver first class services and operations.

6.12.2012, Prague — ABS Jets are exhibiting at MEBA to showcase their growing fleet of aircraft and extensive range of service. The presence of ABS Jets at MEBA underlines their commitment to the region and continues to build and strenghten their relationships in the UAE and Gulf countries.

14.11.2012, Prague — ABS Jets has appointed Thierry Barre to the position of Technical Director, the appointment comes at a time that ABS Jets are further developing their maintenance and engineering services. Thierry joins the company with immediate effect, his extensive skills in aircraft maintenance and experience of working with Embraer aircraft means that his is a seamless match for his new role with ABS Jets. Key aspects of the brief for Thierry are to focus on delivering value by implementing cost efficient strategies that primarily focus on aircraft safety and customer satisfaction.

27.9.2012, Moscow — As ABS Jets look to the future to it is clear that the Russian market will be a key part of the company´s ongoing success. The presence of ABS Jets at JetExpo underlines the commitment they have made to Russian clients and operators and their willingness to work closely with Russian brokers and agents.

6.9.2012, Prague — Outstanding number of aircraft movements reflects the increasing popularity of ABS Jets Executive Handling Services. The first week of September 2012 sees ABS Jets celebrating the 7,000 aircraft to be handled since they started as a handling agent in 2008. The 7,000 aircraft is scheduled to take place this week when Embraer Phenom 300 arrives in Prague, the N registered aircraft will stop overnight in Prague en-route to another destination.

11.6.2012 — ABS Jets, one of the fastest growing European business jet operators and a key player on the CEE business aviation market, has received two Safety Awards. The first Award has been presented by NBAA to ABS Jets for their outstanding safety record. The NBAA Commercial Business Flying Safety Award has been given to ABS Jets for their record of 8 years and 19,938 consecutive flying hours without accident, incident, injury or damage to persons or property. This is the second time ABS Jets has been recognised by NBAA for their outstanding safety record; the first occasion was in 2009. The NBAA Flying Safety Awards recognise exceptional achievement in maintaining safe flying operations.

29.5.2012 — ABS Jets, one of the fastest growing business jet operators and a key player on the CEE business aviation market, is delighted to announce record Executive Handling results for the 1st quarter of 2012.

27.3.2012 — ABS Jets, one of the fastest growing business jet operators and a key player in the Central European business aviation market, is attending ABACE 2012, to present its services and the flourishing FBO at Prague Airport to the Asian market. In addition ABS Jets will be drawing visitors’ attention to the strong business connections the company currently has with Asian customers and exploring new business opportunities in the region.

22.2.2012 — ABS Jets, one of the fastest growing business jet operators and a key player on the CEE business aviation market, is delighted to announce the addition of a new Embraer Phenom 300 to its growing fleet of aircraft. The new aircraft confirms ABS Jets’ position as a leading business aviation pioneer in the heart of Europe.

15.1.2012 — ABS Jets, a Prague, Czech Republic-based business jet operator and provider of FBO at Prague Ruzyne Airport, regularly attends NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference. Flight planning plays an important part in ABS Jets service portfolio. Being able to provide flight planning support for over 260 aircraft types enables ABS Jets’ operations team to create and prepare flight analysis tailored to customers’ requirements. Providing exclusive flight planning worldwide is an indication of the quality of ABS Jets Flight Planning.

13.1.2012 — ABS Jets, a Prague, Czech Republic-based provider of FBO and handling services at Prague Ruzyne Airport, is a regular attendee of the NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference. “The Conference has become one of the key events for us, as it gives us an opportunity to meet with our American customers attend various workshops, to learn as well as to exchange knowledge and experience with our American colleagues.”, says Jan Kralik, ABS Jets Director of Ground Operations.

11.11.2011 — ABS Jets, a Prague-based aircraft operator and provider of all VIP aircraft services, is preparing to welcome customers from the Gulf region to its facilities in Prague and Bratislava. ABS Jets has recently opened a brand new hangar at Prague Ruzyne Airport, and in 2012 the company will offer Third Party FBO Services at its Bratislava base. The central and eastern European location of these facilities means that ABS Jets is perfectly (geographically) placed to handle flights from the Gulf region, which can travel onwards throughout Europe and to destinations in Eastern Europe, Russia, and the CIS countries - an area which has seen a noticeable increase in traffic in recent times.

7.11.2011 — ABS Jets has just posted their financial results for the year 2011, with the figures showing that the company has noted a record year in 2011. Turnover was at an all time high, breaking the CZK 1 billion barrier for the first time, up 2% compared to 2010. Similarly gross profits were up by 23% compared to 2010, at CZK 44 million. The results underscore what an excellent year 2011 was for ABS Jets: in addition to posting strong financial results, the company made a number of major investments in 2011.

7.11.2011 — ABS Jets, a Prague-based aircraft operator and services provider, has successfully issued a portfolio of 5-year bonds. The capital from the bonds will allow ABS Jets to continue to grow, both by the expansion of their facilities and the range of aircraft services the company provides. ABS Jets are in the unique position of not only being an aircraft operator (currently the operator of one of Europe’s largest fleets of Embraer Legacy 600 aircraft) and full-service provider, but also an Embraer Authorized Service Center and Embraer Executive Jets Sales Authorized Representative.

14.10.2011 — ABS Jets, a Prague-based aircraft operator and services provider, officially opened its new hangar at Prague Ruzyne Airport with a grand celebration on the evening of 27th September.

11.10.2011 — ABS Jets, a Prague-based aircraft operator and services provider, is offering visitors to the NBAA the chance to win free handling. ABS Jets are known for their excellent aircraft handling services; in order to give NBAA attendees the chance to experience its services first hand, ABS Jets is holding a competition offering 10 free aircraft handling packages at their Prague and Bratislava bases. To win, all that has to be done is to estimate how far it is from Las Vegas to Prague.

10.10.2011 — ABS Jets, a Prague-based aircraft operator and services provider, has announced that it is to provide handling services for third parties at its operation in Bratislava, Slovakia.

6.9.2011 — Promotion of Hrna enhances ABS Jets client services ABS Jets, a Prague-based aircraft operator and services provider, has announced that Jiri Hrna has been promoted to the position of Senior Key Account Manager. The appointment is effective from 1st September; previously Jiri was Sales Manager with ABS Jets.

25.5.2011 — Opening of news subsidiary in Kiev leads to flood of new business inquiries ABS Jets is celebrating a flood of new business inquiries, following a number of announcements the company made at EBACE. The first announcement was of a joint partnership between ABS Jets and Avcon Jet, which will result in the opening of an Embraer line maintenance station at Kiev Borispol Airport. During EBACE, ABS Jets received a series of new business inquiries from customers interested in having their aircraft maintained at the facility.

17.5.2011 — ABS Jets of Prague and Avcon Jet of Vienna announce the creation of a joint partnership that will result in the opening of an Embraer line maintenance station at Kiev Borispol Airport. The agreement will also cover warranty work on Embraer aircraft, which is a big advantage to Eastern European Embarer Legacy owners, as it will help them save costs and access easier and faster maintenance support.

12.5.2011 — ABS Jets officially presents the Embraer Legacy 650 for the first time at its Prague and Bratislava open house days.

30.4.2011 — ABS Jets, one of central Europe’s leading business aviation companies, has appointed a new CFO, Jitka Bretova.

7.4.2011 — Jan joined ABS Jets in 2006 as an operations dispatcher and within months was quickly promoted to senior dispatcher and then chief dispatcher. In April 2010 he became Head of Operations - or Mr. HOO, as his colleagues call him. From 2011, Jan will work at ABS Jets as the Director of Ground Operations.

1.3.2011 — ABS Jets, a Prague-based aircraft operator and full services provider, plans to announce the next phase of its strategic growth plan at EBACE 2011. Having recently opened a brand new facility at Bratislava Airport, ABS Jets is in expansion mode, with new subsidiaries in Kiev and Sofia due to be announced at EBACE.

28.2.2011 — ABS Jets has signed an agreement with Windtronics East to take a lead in “green” technology and the production of “green” energy. ABS Jets is known for it’s innovative use of “green” and environmentally friendly technologies, being one of the first companies to use electric cars at it’s facilities in Prague and Bratislava. Now ABS East is to launch a revolutionary, award winning energy system.