Jet Aviation promotes Hardy Bütschi

Jet Aviation has announced the
appointment of Hardy Bütschi as new vice president and general manager of the
company’s Saudi Arabian FBO and line maintenance operations in Jeddah and Riyadh effective
immediately. Bütschi is based in Jeddah and succeeds interim general manager
Frank Kusserow, director FBO Services for EMEA & Asia.

Bütschi joined Jet Aviation
Geneva in 2004 as director sales and deputy director customer support. In 2007,
he was appointed director of sales & customer support of Jet Aviation
Dubai, where he promoted the company’s services throughout the Middle East region. With over 20 years in the aviation
industry, Bütschi has considerable experience in sales, customer support and
marketing. He holds a Master of Science degree in Business Administration and
Marketing from the University of Wales, United Kingdom.

“Bütschi is leading an
excellent management team and dedicated employees,” says Christof Späth, senior
vice president MRO and FBO services for EMEA & Asia. “Coupled with his
customer focus and commitment to premium service delivery, I am confident in
his ability to meet and surpass customer expectations while continuing our
excellent relations with the local business aviation community and our
shareholders.”