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20 May 2009

Arabian Aerospace: ASA Group to open Thai FBO Posted on 18 May 2009 in Airports

Thailand-based ASA Group has been given the go ahead by Airports of Thailand to develop "Thailand's first world-class fixed base operation at Phuket International Airport".

The state-of-the-art terminal and business centre will accommodate the swelling ranks of VIP visitors to Thailand each year and is expected to be operational by the end of summer.

Simon Wagstaff, chief executive said: “We handle so many private flights into both Bangkok and Phuket and it is apparent that the time is right to cater for our growing client base of VIP visitors, who presently have nowhere in the airports to go once they disembark.”

“We have an office in Dubai and several of our Middle East clients regularly fly into Thailand and they are used to high standards of service. We are delighted to be able to offer this to them going forward.”

The FBO will offer aircraft operators, passengers and aircrew a range of professional FBO services for business and private flights, including tailored solutions for VIP, diplomatic and large aircraft operations.

ASA will also offer VIP security services, non-scheduled business aircraft charter services, concierge services, over-flight and landing clearances, in-flight catering, aircraft marshalling, parking, fuel, aircraft valet, hangarage, security, customs and immigration, passenger and baggage handling, limousine transfers and hotel accommodation.

Wagstaff added: “We need to cater for our private aviation visitors as part of this important expansion. ASA already has many years of experience in flight planning and ground handling into Asian destinations. We look forward to helping to turn Thailand into a world-class VIP tourist destination.”