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VistaJet, the world's first and only global private aviation company, was honored with the title of Best AOC Charter Operator at the prestigious Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) Icons of Aviation Awards. 2024 marks the sixth consecutive year* that VistaJet has been recognized for its industry-leading excellence, service, and operational superiority.
This year's accolade is particularly meaningful as it coincides with VistaJet's 20th anniversary, a milestone in its two-decade-long journey of redefining luxury private travel and setting new standards in the global aviation industry.
In addition to winning the Best AOC Charter Operator award, VistaJet was nominated across five other categories, including:
Ian Moore, Chief Commercial Officer at VistaJet, reflected on this continued success: "To be recognized as the best operator for six consecutive years is an incredible honor given to us by the industry. This award is a testament to our unique business model and our team's dedication to provide exceptional service with the highest standards to our clients and business partners around the world."
Eric Lam, Chief Operating Officer at AsBAA, congratulated VistaJet on its success: "VistaJet's six-year reign as the Best AOC Charter Operator is a remarkable achievement. Their dedication to innovation, safety, and client satisfaction has consistently set the industry standard. We congratulate VistaJet on their well-deserved recognition and look forward to their continued leadership in the years to come."
A Year of Significant Growth and Milestones
As reported by Henley & Partners Centi-millionaire report, four Asian cities and territories are currently among the world's top 10 centi-millionaire hotspots —Beijing, Singapore, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. Both Singapore and Hong Kong are forecast to enjoy exceptionally high wealth growth rates of over 100% by 2040.
Riding the growing trend of centi-millionaires in Asia, VistaJet saw exceptional performance in 2024 with an impressive growth in the Asia-Pacific region. Key highlights for the first half of the year include:
VistaJet has been redefining the private aviation experience, transforming flight time into a journey of comfort and well-being. Its comprehensive Wellness program, alongside exclusive Member's offerings such as VistaPet for the little furry travelers, Adventures in the Sky for the young explorers, and its Michelin-starred private dining experiences at 45,000 feet, set a new height for luxury travel.
As the private aviation industry continues to grow, VistaJet is proud to be at the forefront of meeting the needs of private travel. With Vista's global infrastructure to support its service, VistaJet is gearing up to maintain its leadership for years to come.
*The last Icons of Aviation Award ceremony prior to 2023 took place in 2019 due to Covid 19.