Vista Global’s VistaJet was named Asia’s best charter operator at the AsBAA Icons of Aviation awards for the fourth year in a row.
According to a press release, “The honor celebrates excellence and recognizes best practices in the private aviation industry across the continent, and comes following VistaJet’s receipt of the inaugural award for Most Innovative Company at the 2018 ceremony.”
VistaJet said it has continued to see record growth with a 31% increase in new members for 2018 to its Program, its version of a jet card. in 2018. At the same time, flights jumped by 25%. Asia flights increased by 26%
Recently its founder and chairman Thomas Flohr announced it will introduce the first fleet of Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft, entering service from January 2020.
The largest and longest-range business jet available today, VistaJet has configures its 7500s with four living spaces, including a permanent private stateroom suite.
The Global 7500 jet can fly nonstop over Hong Kong to New York and Singapore to San Francisco and can cut travel time by up to 21% compared to the next fastest jet.
“It’s a privilege to be crowned the best operator for the fourth time at the AsBAA Icons of Aviation Awards 2019. It is recognition of our team working earnestly 24-7 to ensure the seamless and safe operation of each flight to the highest standards possible. We are very proud of what we have achieved in the past year and very excited about what is yet to come,” commented Ian Moore, chief commercial officer of VistaJet.
Zhendong Wu, chairman of AsBAA, of the award, said, “Congratulations to VistaJet for winning this well-deserved award four years in a row.”