Germany’s FAI rent-a-jet GmbH has achieved the prestigious Platinum ARGUS Charter Operator Rating demonstrating its commitment to the highest level of safety and operational excellence. The internationally recognised ARGUS audit standard represents one of the industry’s most comprehensive ratings programmes. Platinum status is awarded only to those organisations that have proven industry best practices for their flight operations. Achieving ARGUS Platinum means that FAI has met strict quality standards and safety requirements including personnel training, emergency response planning, maintenance protocols and rigorous flight qualification checks for flight crews.
Siegfried Axtmann, Chairman and Founder, FAI Aviation Group, said: “We are very pleased to receive the ARGUS Platinum rating which marks a key milestone for FAI. It underscores our commitment to safety, operational integrity and ethical business practices and offers our clients further confidence in us. It also reflects the hard work and dedication of all our team members of which I am extremely proud.”
FAI rent-a-jet is one of the largest private jet charter operators in Europe. It operates Germany’s largest fleet of Bombardier Aircraft which includes five Global Express, six Challenger 604s and five Learjet 60s. It typically utilises more than 12,000 hours of air time per year.
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About FAI Aviation Group
FAI Aviation Group operates Germany´s largest fleet of Bombardier business jets. The fleet includes five Bombardier Global Express, six Challenger 604s and six Learjet 60s. FAI runs a 14,000 m² carbon-neutral fixed-base operation at its Nuremberg, Germany headquarters, employing a staff of close to 300 people, including a staff of ca. 80 people at its MRO in Nuremberg. FAI´s Group consolidated revenues in 2024 were €130M with a fleet utilization of more than 12,000 hours of flight time.
FAI is “Official Partner” of the McLaren Formula 1 Team and FC Bayern München.
In 2012, 2020 and 2021 FAI received the prestigious Award “Air Ambulance Company of the Year” from ITIJ Magazine.
In 2021, FAI was awarded the Pandemic Response Special Award in recognition of its response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In 2022, FAI was awarded “20 years of Aviation Excellence in the Middle East” by MEA Business at the Aviation Innovation Awards.
In 2023, FAI was awarded “Air Ambulance Company of the Year” from Middle East Aviation Awards during Dubai Airshow.
In 2024, FAI was awarded “Outstanding Sector Leadership and Growth Award” by MEA Business.
In 2024, FAI achieved “Platinum Argus Charter” and “ISBAO” Certifications.
In 2024, FAI was awarded “Most Innovative Air Ambulance Service” at the Middle East Aviation Business Awards.
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