Quark Expeditions, the recognized Leader in Polar Adventures, has been taking commercial travelers to the Polar Regions since 1991. Through the development of bespoke luxury travel packages in private jets, yacht management, various ventures, fine wines, and our very own Luxaviation Client Service Training Academy, we are honoured to evolve our brand in keeping with the ever-changing luxury travel landscape.ДЇurther information: About Quark Expeditions Our more than 1300 employees work in an around-the-clock operation on five continents, delivering stellar service in the areas of aircraft management for private and commercial aircraft, private air charter services, and the management and operation of VIP passenger terminals in 26 airports around the globe.Д®ver innovative in spirit, the group has leveraged its global perspective, carrying the value of its founder into its transformation as the worldвЂ™s premier luxury experience travel company. Luxaviation Group is comprised of top-of-the line aviation brands: Luxaviation, Luxaviation Helicopters, Starspeed, and ExecuJet. Founded by AndrГ© Ganshof van der Meersch, a Belgian entrepreneur, pilot and nobleman, our fifty plus-year history still proudly takes flight with our commitment to creating excellence through visionary, pioneering and innovative private aviation experiences.

Since 1964, the Luxaviation Group has been tailoring private travel experiences for a global clientele. We are enthused to provide our helicopter management services to a company which has been the leading provider of polar adventure travel for three decadesвЂќ.ДЇrom May 2021, Quark Expeditions will offer the ultimate guest experience in polar adventure to the Arctic and Antarctic regions on this technologically advanced ship, which features an innovative mix of sustainability features that will exceed all industry standards. Having a global leader in commercial helicopter operations as a partner will not only further increase our guestsвЂ™ outstanding travel experience on our game-changing vessel, Ultramarine, it will also provide them with optimized travel securityвЂќ.Д¬harlotte Pedersen CEO of Luxaviation Helicopters, says: вЂњThe partnership with Quark Expeditions is a logical consequence of our global maritime helicopter experience. Based onboard the ship, each helicopter will be operating from its own purpose-built shipboard heliport that will undertake a range of tasks in remote areas from guest transfers, sightseeing and adventure activities, ice and wildlife reconnaissance and medical evacuation.ДЄndrew White, President of Quark Expeditions, says: вЂњWe are looking forward to partnering up with one of the worldвЂ™s largest and most experienced private aircraft operators.

Starspeed will manage and operate two twin-engine aircraft and provide a crew of four pilots, two engineers as well as back-up crews.

Maritime Aviation continues to provide technical heliport consultancy to the project and will deliver heliport safety management and crew safety training for Ultramarine to ensure the ship provides a safe, compliant, and efficient operating environment for Starspeed. Maritime Aviation, led by Managing Director Jonathan Turner, have been involved with the project since October 2019 and oversaw the tender process for the helicopter operator selection. Both partners are committed to the highest standards of health and safety. Starspeed is an experienced operator with a global network and a leader in the field of maritime aviation services. for its remarkable aviation safety record, its efficient, professional, and seamless flying operations as well as its excellent reputation. Starspeed, a Luxaviation Group helicopter VVIP management company with a vast range of international experience was chosen by Quark Expeditions Inc. based in Seattle, the leader in polar adventures, today announce their cooperation for the provision in 2021 of exclusive polar adventures to the Arctic and Antarctic regions starting with two twin-engine helicopters from Quark ExpeditionsвЂ™ first new-build technologically-advanced polar vessel Ultramarine. Luxaviation Group, one of the largest private aircraft operators worldwide headquartered in Luxembourg, and Quark Expeditions Inc. Luxaviation Helicopters and their dedicated VIP helicopter management company Starspeed have been selected by Quark Expeditions to manage helicopter services onboard their new polar vessel, Ultramarine

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