CLEARWATER, Fla., June 1, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avantair, Inc. (OTCBB:AAIR), the only publicly traded stand-alone private aircraft operator and the sole North American provider of fractional shares and flight hour time cards in the Piaggio Avanti aircraft, announced today that it has been selected as Best of the Best Winner by Robb Report in two categories--Fractional Programs and Fractional-Card Programs.
Robb Report's June issue -- the 21st Annual Best of the Best -- "recognizes the finest aircraft and flight-services programs the private-aviation sector has to offer." The editorial staff, along with the Robb Report Private Aviation Advisory Board, evaluated the entire spectrum of aircraft and flight services programs using objective criteria. "In these challenging times, the fractional owner -- who is not only a flyer, but also an investor -- rightly requires both superior customer service and a proven track record from any fractional program worthy of being called the Best of the Best," James D. Butler, Robb Report Private Aviation Advisory Board member.
"These accolades are reflective of the growing awareness of our brand among consumers of private travel, and a testament to the hard work, consistent effort and endless enthusiasm put forth by the entire Avantair team," stated Steven Santo, chief executive officer of Avantair. "We are honored to be recognized by the Robb Report."
About Avantair
Avantair, the only publicly traded stand-alone private aircraft operator and the sole North American provider of fractional shares and flight hour time cards in the Piaggio Avanti aircraft, is headquartered in Clearwater, FL, with over 400 employees. The Company offers private travel solutions for individuals and businesses traveling within its service area, which includes the continental United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico, at a fraction of the cost of whole aircraft ownership. The Company currently manages a fleet of 53 aircraft, with another 56 Piaggio Avanti aircraft on order through 2013. For more information about Avantair, please visit: http://www.avantair.com.