Jet Aviation Celebrates 20 Years of RAAF Support

Photo Credit: POIS Rick Prideaux

Jet Aviation recently hosted a ceremony in Canberra to celebrate two decades of collaboration on the RAAF King Air 350. Jet Aviation has supplied and supported the aircraft type out of its facility in East Sale, Australia, since 2002.

The initial contract was for the lease and full turn-key support of eight modified King Air 350 aircraft at RAAF Base East Sale for a ten-year term. In 2012 the partnership was extended for an additional ten years and expanded to include support for over 110,000 flying hours, airborne training, light transport, and Army support roles. Today Jet Aviation East Sale supports a fleet of 11 aircraft operated by Number 32 Squadron.   

The ceremony was attended by current and past senior stakeholders, including representatives from the RAAF, Army and CASG. A larger celebration with employees and stakeholders will take place later in the year at East Sale, in the state of Victoria.

Jet Aviation is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) with some 4,000 employees and 50 locations worldwide. Jet Aviation’s offerings include aircraft management, aircraft sales, charter, completions, Defence, FBO, maintenance and staffing.