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Aviation visionary Suran Wijayawardana joins FlyHouse as chief aviation officer

Aviation visionary Suran Wijayawardana has joined Los Angeles, California-based Gulfstream operator FlyHouse as chief aviation officer.

With a remarkable career spanning over 25 years in the aviation industry, Suran has carved a distinguished path as a serial aviation entrepreneur and a fervent thought leader in business aviation. His journey began in the mid-nineties when he assumed the helm of a prominent Part 141 flight training centre in central Florida, specialising in ab initio training.

Suran's unwavering commitment to excellence led him to pivot into business aviation, where he founded and spearheaded the growth of one of the most reputable charter management companies in the industry, ACP Jets. His visionary leadership culminated in a successful merger in 2016, giving rise to Alerion Aviation, a Part 135 company boasting a substantial presence in California, New York and Florida.

“Suran's industry leadership is unmatched. His contributions to aviation safety and excellence are invaluable, and we are honorued to have him lead our aviation-related verticals," said, CEO of FlyHouse, Jack E. Lambert Jr.

Suran's influence extends beyond the boardroom, as he has been a prominent voice in the aviation community. He has served as the chairman of the National Air Transportation Association charter committee and was an esteemed industry representative in two major FAA chartered rulemaking committees. Additionally, Suran has held advisory board positions for ARG/US and multiple aviation software companies.

In his new role as chief aviation officer at FlyHouse, Suran brings his extensive, multifaceted experience, sterling reputation and unbridled passion to oversee FlyHouse's aviation-related ventures. He will play a pivotal role in implementing the operational structures required to support the company's ambitious scaling and growth initiatives.

Suran's appointment as chief aviation officer underscores FlyHouse's commitment to revolutionising the aviation industry and solidifying its position as a leader in private aviation services.

Suran expressed his enthusiasm and commitment to FlyHouse's vision by stating, "I am deeply honoured to become a part of FlyHouse as we embark on this journey to redefine aircraft charter and management. Being welcomed into an industry leading team backed by the steadfast support of a visionary board was an opportunity I couldn't resist, particularly due to the remarkable alignment of our shared goals."

He further emphasised the exciting nature of his collaboration with Jack, saying “Jack and I have shared parallel paths in building our own successful ventures over the past two decades. It is truly exhilarating to join forces with him in charting FlyHouse's course toward reshaping the aircraft management landscape and propelling its already impressive growth trajectory."