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GREAT HEIGHTS "ONCE A TRIP REACHES ITS LOW POINT, THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY TO GO — UP" — TRACEY CURTIS-TAYLOR
WELCOME TO THE SUMMER ISSUE OF OUR INFLIGHT MAGAZINE. ExecuJet has been involved in yet another unique adventure in the past few months, supporting a charity flight from the coast of Siberia in Russia to Capetown, South Africa — an ocean-to-ocean adventure. Five people started a mission knowing where to go, but unsure of the exact route and unaware of the trials they would encounter along the way. They faced numerous challenges but ultimately arrived safely in South Africa, where the ExecuJet staff gave them a warm welcome. The interesting Antonov An-2 aircraft that they flew can presently be seen in our Capetown hangar. Despite delays, hassles, discomfort and days of waiting, Tracey Curtis-Taylor, one of the aircraft’s pilots, claims she would not have exchanged the experience for anything. She describes flying over the Sahara as having a dream-like quality with everything else becoming irrelevant. This reflects the pure joy and true spirit of the industry we work in. Not only was this an adventure with old world appeal, it also had a purpose — providing wings to a charity organisation that plans to use it for humanitarian relief in Southern Africa. This is a worthy cause, and I am sure that you will agree. We trust that the story will connect you to some of Africa’s beauty, and bring to life the adventure of this epic trip. Niall Olver CEO ExecuJet Aviation Group
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