News Release

Journey Aviation continues to expand globally announcing new Asia offices in Indonesia and Singapore

Journey Aviation, a U.S. based, worldwide private jet charter operator and aircraft management company, is thrilled to announce the most recent international expansion project with new Asia offices officially opening this month in Jakarta, Indonesia and Singapore. To celebrate the commencement of the expansion, Journey Aviation Asia will be hosting a grand opening event at 0900 UTC, 1600 WTB on May 11th, 2021 located at: Gedung Graha Dirgantara, 2nd Floor Unit F - Jl. Protokol Halim Perdanakusumah Jakarta, Idonesia, 13610. A ribbon cutting ceremony, tour of the facility and information on the Asia expansion project will be available. The event will be live on Zoom.

Journey Aviation's chief executive officer, Fabian Bello shared, “We are so grateful and humbled about our company's continued growth year over year despite the worldwide setbacks and challenges. This most recent venture into Asia with new offices in Jakarta and Singapore is beyond exciting. The international expansion will allow us to support our Asian continent clients' individual needs as we continue to “elevate their expectations.” Journey has grown organically by providing first-in-class, personalised service whereby each client is indeed the most important to those who serve them. This expansion allows us to continue that tradition locally while marking our presence as a global operator around the world. It may not be customary for American-based operators to have a presence in different continents; however, our team is comprised of over 130 team members from all over the world, speaking over eight languages, allowing us to identify as a local player while bringing forth American aviation management exceptionalism.”

Spearheading the Journey Aviation Asia project is president of Asia, Yan Lukito and vice president Han Moeljadi. Yan is an accomplished, high-experienced executive and pilot with 35 plus years in aviation industry specialising in the heavy jet charter business. Born and raised in San Francisco, California, Yan has spent his career managing worldwide heavy jet charter operations with more than 20 aircraft, comprising primarily Gulfstream models, along with running his own financial business for 35 years. Yan is airline transport pilot type rated in GIV, GV, G450, G550 and BBJ. Yan Lukito is leading the new division and is responsible the oversight of the international operations in all aspects. He shared, “Our commitment is to create a local organisation with a global footprint that will provide value and guidance to Indonesia's most discerning clientele, while providing first-in-class private aviation services that were formally known to only be available to billionaires.”

Han is a U.S. based business consultant specialising in international business opportunities. His expertise in strategic business management and operations comes from 35 years of experience in various business enterprises in the U.S. He is an architect by training and has been based in southern California for the past 45 years. Han will bring his expertise to assemble and grow a team to run Journey Aviation Asia. Han shared, “This is one of the most exciting moments in my professional career. The launch of Journey's Asian branch is the culmination of the vision and hard work of so many people. I am excited to be a part of this first class organisation and grow with this talented group of people.”

Journey specialises in 24/7, on demand, charter flights worldwide with a focus on achieving excellence in personalised service and a quality product. Its fleet of aircraft comprises Gulfstream G550, Gulfstream GV, Gulfstream G450, Gulfstream GIVSP, Gulfstream GIV, Challenger 300, Falcon 2000 and Hawker models. The company holds ARG/US Platinum, ISiBAO Stage II high industry standard safety certifications, is Wyvern Registered and is a member of the Air Charter Safety Foundation.