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 News / Press Releases Press Communication - 11 December 2009 
GRAFAIR is bolstering its amphibious operation!
GRAFAIR have just bought Viamare Sjöflyg's amphibious aircraft with registration SE-KTH. As Viamare Sjöflyg sold their aircraft to us, they effectively ceased their current operations. The aircraft in question is a Cessna 208 Caravan Amphibian with room for 9 passengers; it is the only one of its type in Sweden. The cruising speed is 300 km per hour. The aircraft range of 1600 km makes it even possible to fly Stockholm-Paris non-stop. "From pier to pier, or from pier to the closest airport, there is absolutely nothing that beats a Caravan in terms of speed and performance. The Caravan is twice as fast as a business jet on flight legs like these" says Mr Bengt Grafström, President of GRAFAIR. We can now offer flight arrangements for larger groups of passengers, with the addition of the Caravan. We are now able to fly up to 14 passengers at the same time, with all our amphibious aircrafts. "It takes a max of 30 seconds as the taxi stops at our FBO, walking through the terminal and then embarking the aircraft for further travel around the world" says Bengt. "We have a private parking lot for those of our passengers who choose to travel with their own cars" he continues. Cessna 208 Caravan is a single engine turbo prop aircraft that saw the light for the first time in 1982. The aircraft type started to fly commercially just two years later. Today, there is more than 1500 Caravans around the globe. This aircraft type is deemed a true "reliable work horse" and is used extensively both as a passenger aircraft and to transport goods by companies like Fedex. "It is an amazing experience to fly above the beautiful Swedish archipelago. An experience we gladly share with others. We really look forward to the coming season". Bengt, who is born on the island of Sandhamn and both knows and loves the archipelago, continues: "I have been flying amphibious aircrafts for nearly 40 years now. Its fantastic to fly over the islands and islets, you never grow tired of it!". For more information or in order to make a reservation - please contact Grafair Sjöflyget (Grafair's amphibious division). Call us at +46-8-982600 or send an email to sjoflyget@grafair.se. GRAFAIR was founded in 1969 by Bengt Grafström and have since the start worked with aircraft sales, flight school/pilot training etc. GRAFAIR opened the first FBO in Sweden, the Grafair Jet Center at the Stockholm-Bromma Airport, in 2004. Its current field of operation covers handling services to private aircrafts, an air ambulance operation, an air taxi operation with jet- and amphibious aircrafts as well as managing a fractional jet ownership operation. The company currently have 21 employees and have a total turnover rate of 40 MSEK per year. Press Communication - 26 November 2009 
GRAFAIR have strengthened its Air Ambulance Operation
In October 2009 GRAFAIR bought another Air Ambulance aircraft to strengthen its Air Ambulance Operation. The aircraft in question is a Cessna 550 Citation II Jet with aircraft registration SE-RIM. We now therefore have the capacity to fly two separate air ambulance missions at the same time. The cabin layout and equipment of our aircrafts makes advanced on-board medical care and treatment possible. Our new air ambulance aircraft have, as our other three Citation jets, space for two patient stretchers and an additional 4 seats for passengers and medical staff. Our latest addition, to our fleet of aircrafts, is equipped with a wide cargo door. This door makes loading- and unloading patients and medical equipment a breeze, and makes it even possible to load larger incubator machines. We received a lot of positive feedback regarding our 24/7 availability and readiness during the past year of operation. Now, with the addition of SE-RIM, our capacity to take on air ambulance missions, have been greatly increased. Our goal is to provide the best possible air ambulance flying service to our clients. With SE-RIM we know that we have taken yet another step in the right direction. Press Communication - 22 May 2009 Grafair Jet Center is again ranked as the 3:rd best international FBO in Aviation International News (AIN). Grafair Jet Center, which is located at the closest airport to the capital of Sweden, have enjoyed great success in FBO reader surveys in recent years. Grafair's all-inclusive concept paired with excellent and flexible handling/ground services have been very appreciated by crew and passengers alike visiting the Stockholm-Bromma airport. The Grafair Jet Center FBO is one of a kind. Its a friendly, small scale FBO where things are handled with great care. This makes it stand out among the competitors. "/... almost 60 percent of AIN's top 40 international FBOs are now owned and run by six companies. This seems to lend weight to the view that recent years have seen significant market consolidation .../" quote from AIN's article which was published in May 2009. "It was with a pleasant surprise I learned that Grafair Jet Center where again ranked as the 3:rd best international FBO. This proves our concept. We focus on continued product development in order to deliver what our customers want." says Johan Emmoth, FBO Manager. Press Communication - 4 December 2008 
Grafair on 6:th place according to the DI:s list of Gazelles in Stockholm City.Bromma based Grafair ended up on sixth place among the Gazelles in Stockholm with a strong economic growth rate of 1112% between the years of 2004-2007. A company have to have atleast four yearly audit reports done and shown a economic growth of atleast double figures from the year of 2004 to 2007. A Gazelle company growths organically and is profitable. Press Communication - 6 November 2008 Grafair is rated as the 3:rd best international FBO by the reputable Aviation International News, USA Bromma based Grafair Jet Center have yet again been rated among the absolute top FBO's in a large, international FBO survey that focus on the service provided to business travellers and pilot crews. Earlier this year Grafair was rated among the top three FBO's in Europe by the European Business Air News, a position that is well deserved as confirmed now by the survey made by AIN. The survey result is based on votes cast by business travellers and pilots. The survey is based on four parts: passenger service, pilot service, facilities and ramp operation. The result clearly shows that Grafair delivers an extraordinary service level and efficiency to the passengers in our suitable facilities and that the ramp personnel and flight technicians work in a way that is very much appreciated by our clients pilot crews. "This award is unique as it is given to an FBO (Fixed Base Operator) outside US, that has never happened before", says Bengt Grafström, President. "Pilots get to shower and rest at Grafair- Its a matter of safety" says Johan Emmoth, FBO Manager. "It takes no more than 30 seconds from that the taxi arrives to the moment the aircraft is leaving our ramp. I already knew that we have mastered this- the focus is now on growing larger" says Carl Bodegård, Marketing Director. Grafair Jet Center 
Grafair Jet Center opened for business in 2004 with exclusive
focus on international business- and general aviation. Grafair have built a unique terminal and
hangarage on the airport, which reflects the special requirements and needs the business- and
general aviation have regarding safety, service and efficiency. The passengers that uses the
facilities typically represents global companies, diplomats, rock stars, state officials and
royalties. Apart from the FBO, Grafair is an approved air taxi operator by swedish CAA,
Luftfartsverket. We operate business- and amphibious aircrafts for air taxi as well as
managing a pool of aircrafts for our sole- and fractional aircraft owners. For more information, please contact: Mr. Bengt Grafström President Mob. no: +46-705-39 11 01 Email: bengt@grafair.se
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