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ABS Jets Celebrates Anniversary, Milestone
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The Czech company capped off its first decade by handling its 20,000 aircraft in Prague.
Word Count: 186
Czech aviation services provider ABS Jets celebrated its 10th anniversary with a major milestone: handling its 20,000th private aviation flight, accomplished by its FBO at Prague Václav Havel Airport. The jubilee flight was a Dassault Falcon 900EX operated by U.S.-based Northwest Steel Fab.

“Since the very beginning, we have been focused on one goal: to provide the services of the highest level of quality and always keep safety as our number-one priority,” said Jan Kralik, the company’s accountable manager. “I believe this, together with a combination of our special individual care, has helped our ground handling services to get where we are now.”

ABS became a licensed handling agent in Prague in 2008 and currently provides 24/7 support for business jets and other civil aircraft, as well as helicopters and medical flights. Its IS-BAH registered facility there includes more than 64,500 sq ft (6,000 sq m) of dedicated hangar space and a crew lounge. In addition to another FBO at Bratislava Airport, ABS’s portfolio includes MRO capabilities, CAMO, an operation control center, jet charter and brokerage, and travel management.