Australia’s Machjet International joins Air Elite network

Australian business aviation operator Machjet International has become one of only four Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) in Australia to join the Air Elite by World Fuel network. The  network comprises 78 FBOs worldwide. Air Elite membership is by invitation and is reserved for independently owned Fixed Base Operators that meet stringent international standards for customer service, operational performance, safety and facility quality, making it one of the industry’s most respected global FBO networks. The appointment follows Machjet International’s investment in its purpose-built Sunshine Coast headquarters, including its multi-million-dollar Fixed Base Operation and hangar facility, and comes ahead of the arrival of two additional aircraft in the coming weeks as the company continues to expand its operational capability across Australia, Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific. Managing Director Simon McDermott said the recognition reflected Machjet International’s long-term commitment to investing in premium infrastructure, service and operational excellence. “Joining the Air Elite network is an important milestone in what has been a significant period of growth for Machjet International,” McDermott said. “We’ve made substantial investments in world-class facilities and continue to expand our fleet to meet growing demand from private charter clients, corporate operators, government agencies and international aviation partners. Being recognised by Air Elite validates that investment and gives operators even greater confidence in the facilities, service and operational capability we provide.” McDermott said the appointment further strengthened Machjet International’s ability to support the growing number of domestic and international operators choosing Queensland as a destination and gateway into the Asia-Pacific region. “Business aviation operators have a choice about where they position aircraft and how they access Australia,” he said. “The Sunshine Coast offers an attractive alternative to larger metropolitan airports, with significantly less congestion, greater operational flexibility and purpose-built facilities designed to deliver a seamless experience for both operators and passengers. Our investment has always been about building world-class capability backed by exceptional local service. Joining Air Elite provides global recognition of those standards and strengthens our ability to support operators flying throughout Australia and the wider region.” Operated by World Fuel, the Air Elite network brings together independently owned FBOs that deliver a consistent premium experience for business aviation operators around the world. As an Air Elite member, Machjet International will provide operators with access to World Fuel’s suite of aviation services, including Contract Fuel, AVCARD, World Fuel Trip Support and World Fuel Rewards. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]