Released on: April 25, 2008, 6:45 am

Press Release Author: Sarah A. Chase

Industry: Transportation & Logistics

Press Release Summary: The Baltic Air Charter Association (BACA), the world\'s
largest and most prestigious network for aircharter professionals, is pleased to
release the names of this year's 2008 Annual Excellence Awards winners.

Press Release Body: LONDON, 25 April 2008 - The Baltic Air Charter Association
(BACA), the world\'s largest and most prestigious network for aircharter
professionals, is pleased to release the names of this year's 2008 Annual Excellence
Awards winners. This year's recipients were celebrated at BACA's annual luncheon,
held yesterday at Plaisterer's Hall in London.

The 2008 winners are as follows:

Best Passenger Charter Airline:
Titan Airways

Best Cargo Charter Airline:
African International

Best General Aviation Operator:
GAMA Aviation

Best Airport:
Farnborough

Best Handling Agent:
Signature Flight Support

BACA's Annual Excellence Awards honour quality and distinguished service within the
air charter industry. Each year, some 200 members of BACA, their guests and
representatives from the air charter industry and press are in attendance to
celebrate the achievements made by the air charter industry and the award winners.
This year's awards were voted for by BACA members who work in relevant fields.

Markham Jackson, BACA Chairman, said: \"Our annual awards luncheon is the keystone
event for the entire global air charter industry. This year, BACA has made great
strides as an association and we are thrilled to be celebrating not only the
exemplary service and commitment to quality of our finest members, but also the
achievements and improvements made by BACA."

Later this summer, BACA will officially launch an industry-wide standard code of
conduct and seal of quality. BACA, which has always expected its members to abide
by its honourable code of conduct, will also be placing greater emphasis on its
motto: "Our word, our bond." BACA, which has always been known for its
professionalism and industry dedication, is becoming increasingly more active and
vocal.

Chairman Jackson reiterated BACA's objectives for growth in 2008, "We are the voice
of the entire industry. Because of our history, because of our strength of
membership and because of our sincere concern for this vital industry, BACA is
undertaking significant action this year to be as highly active, vocal and
accessible to the public and press as possible."





In addition to this year's formal awards ceremony, the luncheon featured an Awards
Raffle in generous aid of the Chairman's charity, 'Under Tree Schools', which fund
raises for the building and supply of schools in Malek, Southern Sudan. 'Under Tree
Schools' works to provide Sudanese children with much-needed educational classes
year round instead of being taught "under trees," which are subject to horrendous
weather conditions and lack of facilities. At the end of yesterday's ceremony,
celebrity MC for the afternoon, Jonny Gould, happily announced that the raffle had
raised in excess of £3,300 for 'Under Tree Schools.'

The ceremony concluded with one final acknowledgment going to Mike Kay, a long
standing member of BACA and a cherished member of the council. Mr. Kay was
presented with a copy of the very first Air Charter Agreement from 1929 in
recognition of his years of service and dedication to BACA and the air charter
industry. Mr. Kay recently announced that he would be retiring from the council in
order to devote more time to his business ventures in France.

Air BP was the main sponsor of this event. Gama Aviation sponsored the wine and
DHL, Direct Air Charters, Infratil Airports Europe, London Executive Aviation and
Skyline Aviation sponsored the individual Awards.

Chairman Jackson expressed his thanks for this year's sponsors as well those serving
on BACA's sub-committee, "Through their help, we were able to secure this beautiful
setting for the ceremony and enjoy truly fabulous catering and service." The
sub-committee consists solely of Geraldine Malempre of Panavia and Dick Gilbert of
Skyline.

BACA representatives are available for interviews and commentary. To schedule an
interview, please contact Sarah Chase at Image Line Communications: E-mail:
pr@imageline.co.uk / Tel: +44 (0)20 7689 9009.


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