LAS VEGAS / October 12, 2025 — Jet Aviation celebrates the 40th anniversary of its FBO at Palm Beach International Airport. The facility is one of 11 Jet Aviation FBOs in the US, and part of a network of some 30 worldwide.

The FBO was established in 1985 with the acquisition of an FBO and maintenance operation facility in Palm Beach, Florida. The facility began its operations with two hangars and a dedicated FBO terminal. Within its first year of opening, it placed first in the ‘Most Improved’ category in a leading aviation poll.

“Over the past four decades, our Palm Beach facility has been a cornerstone in our US network, supporting our commitment to being where our customers need us to be,” says David Best, senior vice president regional operations Americas. “As one of the busiest business aviation airports in the US, Palm Beach is key to providing our customers with a seamless service across the region and beyond, and we are very proud of the legacy we have built here. I would like to thank our customers and partners for continuing to trust us as their partner of choice over these past 40 years. We remain committed to carrying our legacy forward as we enter this new decade and chapter in Palm Beach.”

The FBO and team have regularly been recognized in a number of industry surveys. Most recently, the FBO achieved fifth place in AIN’s Annual FBO Survey’s Top Rated FBOs in The Americas (By Overall Average) rankings, with an overall average score of 4.75 (out of possible 5). The award-winning team also placed in the top categories for Line Service and Pilot Amenities.

“Our teams are dedicated to providing an effortless FBO experience from touch down to take off, and this commitment and passion to operational excellence has laid the foundation of our success,” says Matt Feinstein, vice president FBO operations, EHS & security in the Americas. “Together, they continue to deliver seamless experiences and drive service and safety excellence with their expertise, passion and personalized care. It is an honor to have this recognized across the industry and by our customers.”

Today, the Palm Beach FBO operates six hangars, including its newest FBO hangar and complex situated alongside a Gulfstream maintenance facility, which features a 42,000 square foot hangar and 200,000 square feet of shared tarmac space. Palm Beach is home to some 70 employees, across the company’s FBO and centralized business hub. Together, these sites support aircraft management, charter, maintenance and ground handling services, serving as a hub for both domestic and international customers.

Jet Aviation is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) with over 4,500 employees and 50 locations worldwide. Jet Aviation’s offerings include aircraft management, aircraft sales, charter, completions, government programs, FBO, maintenance and staffing.

More information is available at www.jetaviation.com or at www.linkedin.com/company/jet-aviation

Contact: Lauren Steventon, Director Global Marketing & Communications, lauren.steventon@jetaviation.com; or Elouisa Dalli, SVP Global Marketing and Communications, elouisa.dalli@jetaviation.com

Paul Cremer

My name is Paul Cremer, and this marks my 42nd year working within the business and general aviation industry. Over this time, I’ve had the privilege of overseeing a diverse array of sector activities, ranging from aircraft charter and management to air ambulance services, ground operations, air traffic control, airport management, technology implementation, and the outsourcing services I currently manage.

In my role focused on delivering advisory, technology, and outsourcing services to aviation customers, I handle a wide spectrum of responsibilities. This includes overseeing International Trip Support, Operations Control Centre Services (OCC), Continuing Airworthiness Management Service (CAMO), Airworthiness Reviews, ARC Services, Aircraft Delivery and Re-delivery Support Services, Maintenance Coordination Services including AOG, Tech Ops (Maintenance Control Centre), and managing myairops software products. As the Head of Aviation Delivery, I lead the customer-facing delivery of Technology & Outsourcing products and services for the market, drawing upon a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and industry connections within Gama Aviation’s Technology and Outsourcing Strategic Business Unit.

My journey into Business and General Aviation began during my teenage years while still in school. I was fortunate enough to be welcomed into the industry, starting at a flying club, and later working at the Air Traffic Services Unit at Blackbushe Airport. There, I maintained the ATC Movement Logs in the Control Tower during weekends, solidifying my passion for aviation. Upon completing my schooling, I seized opportunities at Fairoaks Airport, where I began as Ground Crew while pursuing my Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer’s license. Advancements in my career led me to the role of Air Traffic Services Manager.

Since joining Gama Aviation in 1996, I’ve held various positions, including Operations Manager (Post Holder), Operations & Commercial Manager, Commercial Manager, Operations Delivery Manager, Head of Business Aviation Delivery, and currently, Head of Aviation Delivery. This role encompasses Gama Aviation Group’s Gama Aviation, myairops, and FlyerTech companies.

In 2023, I was honoured to be invited to serve as the Chair of the Operations Working Group for the British Business & General Aviation Association. This opportunity allows me to contribute to industry initiatives within BBGA’s membership of nearly 200 industry companies, focusing on challenges such as regulatory compliance, Air Services Agreements, technological advancements, workforce development, operational matters, and sustainability.

Marc Bailey

Marc Bailey has spent his entire career in aviation and has worked in most areas of Aviation Services with scheduled airlines, MRO’s, military contract support and latterly with associations, government, and its agencies.

Marc represents your position in Europe (even post Brexit) – as President of ECOGAS (European Council of General Aviation Support) which maintains a voice with EASA. All the major member states are represented on the ECOGAS board. With EASA restructuring its meetings with industry, ECOGAS is now well positioned to represent our position in all areas following industry partnerships with the European Independent Maintenance Group and with ARPAS the new drone and autonomous association.

Marc is chair of the UKASF (United Kingdom Airworthiness Strategic Forum) as part of an initiative to develop Aviation Services across all aviation activities. The UKASF pulls together airlines, MROs, Rotary, Drones, and commercial GA bodies to work with CAA and DfT. The objective is for industry to take the lead to drive strategic issues to benefit all parties. We are well positioned after four years to continue our good work and with the re-established role of Chief Surveyor in the CAA we have a good focal point to do this.

Marc chairs the CAA Finance and Services Forum which allows industry in the UK to discuss in the financial plans for the CAA and the value for money delivered by those funds paid by industry. This is a new and valuable new platform for all parties.

Under recent developments Marc has formed an alliance with, ARPAS, AOPA, BHA and BBGA so that we can strengthen our voice under a joint ‘GA 4 Biz’ banner. This alliance is working to do everything possible to represent the industry’s business interests with UK government and to help realise the Government’s desire to make UK General Aviation a Global Leader in a post Brexit environment. GA4Biz – GA4Biz

The next Generation initiatives with industry and government have continued to develop with the retention platform now evolving into the “Aviation Skills Recruitment Platform”. The platform now not only offers a vehicle for those offering and seeking posts in aviation, it also provides pathways with its TalentView portion seeking to provide pathways for new entrants into our sector. The recruitment platform is being further developed to include training opportunities across a wide range of providers, from government agencies through academic bodies. Getting our next generation activities right in the UK over the next couple of years is our single most important issue which we in aviation must grab with both hands. Marc is playing a central role to help develop many of these channels.

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