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Bestfly pursues DCA of Aruba air operator certification

Angolan-based operator Bestfly is undergoing DCA of Aruba air operator certification for aircraft management and charter. On completion, Bestfly will become the first Angolan based aviation company to be awarded an AOC by Aruba.

Bestfly, an IS-BAO certified operator established in 2009, has quickly become the market leader and one of the most recognized brands in the business aviation industry in Africa, with a market share of close to 80%. Its Aruban AOC will allow it to expand on the services it is already offering through its Angolan AOC, and help take its business to the next level.

Nuno Pereira, managing director of Bestfly said: "This is an important milestone for us and we are very pleased to have achieved it. Our clients that own aircraft can now place their aircraft in the charter market with the aim of off-setting ownership costs. We anticipate an increase in activity as a result."

The Bestfly senior management team includes an airline pilot with over 9,000 hours, who flew for NetJets, the biggest business jet operator in world, a former NetJets Europe customer service representative, and the former financial manager of Portugalia Regional Airlines. This enables it to understand and implement the needs of a high demanding market like business aviation.

The DCA of Aruba is delighted to be presenting Bestfly with its AOC certification once all the necessary steps are in place and Mr. Jorge Colindres the CEO and chairman of The Registry of Aruba stated; "We are thrilled to welcome Bestfly into our registry as a commercial operator. They have been a long time reputable operator at the registry under private operation, and we are pleased to see how their organization has expanded and grown as well as honored that they chosen the Aruban P4 registry to fulfill this new chapter."

The Registry of Aruba is a FAA rated Category 1 aircraft registry, specialized in promoting the best industry practices and standards, as well as driving continuous enhancements to safety performance across the global aviation industry.

Bestfly has rapidly expanded its international operations and is the largest private aircraft operator in Angola by fleet size which comprises a 13-strong fleet including managed aircraft.