Meridian Exhibits at NBAA 23rd Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference

Team Meridian at S&D (From left to right: Andrew Ladouceur, John Frangipani, Stalin Fernandez, Mike Moore, Anthony Banome, Phil Boyer, and Kirk Stephen)

Teterboro, NJ – The NBAA held its 23rd Annual Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Conference in San Diego, CA from January 15 -18, 2012. The annual event provides NBAA members an opportunity to meet the individuals who are directly responsible for the scheduling and dispatching of aircraft at flight departments of all sizes throughout the world. Meridian was one of 425 companies that participated in the industry event as an exhibitor, and was represented by seven Meridian Air Charter associates in attendance.

The conference, which was held in the San Diego Convention Center, included over 30 education sessions that were developed to educate and inspire attendees. The Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference is designed to benefit all members of flight departments who share the responsibilities of scheduling and/or dispatching business aircraft, including dedicated schedulers and dispatchers and other influencers and decision makers – including chief pilots, directors and department managers. Exhibitors must be members of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) in good standing, and exhibits are limited to products and services directly involved with scheduling and dispatching business aircraft.

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Meridian Appoints Director of Operations

Dan Govatos

Dan Govatos, Director of Operations

Teterboro, NJ, January 12, 2012 – Meridian Air Charter is pleased to announce that it has named Dan Govatos as its new Director of Operations. Mr. Govatos will have for responsibility for the Flight Operations Department, including exercising operational control, directing the execution of the company policies and procedures, and ensuring that all activities of the flight department, including flight operations, personnel, and equipment comply with company standards.

Mr. Govatos has over 20 years of aviation-industry experience, having worked extensively in private jet charter and global flight operations, particularly in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. He is also an FAA-certified transport pilot, holding five aircraft type ratings, as well as being a licensed A&P mechanic. He is a graduate of Spartan College of Aeronautics Technology in Tulsa, OK, and completed his degree with honors.

Dennis O’Connell, President of Meridian Air Charter, said, “We felt that Dan was a great fit for the D.O. position since he brings a wealth of valuable operational experience with him. Since we are expecting continued growth of our aircraft management operations in 2012, Dan’s role in the organization will be critical to helping us achieve our business objectives. We are really happy to have him on board.”


About Meridian:

Meridian is a full-service, private aviation company based in Teterboro, NJ, located just minutes from New York City. The company has earned numerous industry awards and accolades for its outstanding service and state-of-the-art facility. Meridian owns and operates businesses that include Aircraft Management, Aircraft Maintenance, Air Charter, and a world-class Executive Terminal / FBO that was completed in 2006.

For more information, please visit our website at www.meridian.aero or call us at 201-288-5040.

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Meridian Launches Advertising Campaign

Teterboro, NJ, January 12, 2012 – On Sunday, January 8, 2012, Meridian Air Charter launched its first ever radio campaign on WCBS 880AM.  The campaign will run continuously throughout the first quarter of this year, consisting of one 60-second and two 30-second ad spots.

The radio ads will air for two consecutive weeks from Sundays through Thursdays during January, February, and March.  The ads, which are read by WCBS 880 news anchors Steve Scott and Wayne Cabot, will be rotated throughout the campaign.

The campaign is targeted to those people who currently fly with commercial airlines, but who should consider business aviation as an alternative way to become more efficient.  “We felt that radio advertising was a great way to promote the benefits of on-demand charter, a service that Meridian has been providing for over 25 years.  There are a lot of business professionals out there who are looking to squeeze more productivity from their business travel, and we offer a solution to help meet their goals”, said Kirk Stephen, Marketing Manager at Meridian.


About Meridian:

Meridian is a full-service, private aviation company based in Teterboro, NJ, located just minutes from New York City.  The company has earned numerous industry awards and accolades for its outstanding service and state-of-the-art facility.  Meridian owns and operates businesses that include Aircraft Management, Aircraft Maintenance, Air Charter, and a world-class Executive Terminal / FBO that was completed in 2006.

For more information, please visit our website at www.meridian.aero or call us at 201-288-5040.

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