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CSI Aviation Arranges Simulated Hijacking for U.S., Russia Exercise

Dépèche transmise le 30 août 2011 par Business Wire

CSI Aviation Arranges Simulated Hijacking for U.S., Russia Exercise

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CSI Aviation Services, Inc. arranged an aircraft for a simulated hijacking earlier this month for an exercise between the United States and Russia.

“The U.S. government trusts CSI because of our experience and dependability. The government knows that each time it uses CSI for our services, we deliver the results they are looking for.”

The aircraft, a Challenger 604, was crossing the Bering Sea when the simulated hijacking occurred. As part of the exercise, the aircraft did not respond to communications, resulting in the Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Agency notifying the U.S. military.

Once notified, fighter jets intercepted the plane. Russia also launched aircraft, and the two governments coordinated together to prevent a potential terrorist attack.

“This is just one example of how CSI continues to assist the federal government in chartering and leasing aircraft,” said Gretchen Collins, Vice President of Special Contracts and Business Development. “The U.S. government trusts CSI because of our experience and dependability. The government knows that each time it uses CSI for our services, we deliver the results they are looking for.”

Since 1990, CSI has played an integral part in the federal government air transportation system. Every year, a number of government agencies rely on CSI for their day-to-day flight requirements.

CSI’s government contracts include managed air charter transportation services, on-demand domestic and international charter flights, aircraft purchase as well as wet and dry leasing.

About CSI

CSI Aviation Services, Inc. (CSI), established in 1979, is a diversified and experienced worldwide aviation services company. We serve multi-national corporations, athletic teams, federal and state government agencies with air charter, aircraft leasing and aircraft purchase. We arrange commercial aircraft, executive jets and turboprops, using a wide variety of certified air carriers, as agent for our customers or the air carrier. We are the nation’s oldest and largest company of its kind and our years of experience have made us a worldwide leader in aviation. Contact us 24/7/365 at 505-761-9000 or csi@csiaviation.com.