EN FR 繁 简 Careers Contact Us Why TAG About Us Aircraft Management Charter Support Services OUR HISTORY Swiss precision since 1966. 1960s 1966 Creation of Aeroleasing Aeroleasing (ALG) works with third-party aircraft which it also leased (charter flights). It all begins with a twin-engine Piper Aztec aircraft. A phase of expansion ensues with IOS (Investors Overseas Services - Bernard Cornfeld). Business jet activities begin as well as a Convair CV-240 aircraft equipped as an executive version with its long bar. This period of time sees TAG achieving tremendous expansion and growth. Geneva Aeroleasing, 1960's. 1970s 1970 The first roadblocks arise with the loss of a major customer, IOS. After several difficult years, from 1972 onwards, things begin to improve. ALG Flight Attendants, 1970's. Salesman Mellos and Sterchi and Piper Aztec, 1970’s. 1975 First Long-distance Flight on a Falcon 20 1975 marks the year during which the first long-distance flight on a Falcon 20 (approximately 3.5h range) is operated. The flight is realised between Geneva and Singapore via Istanbul, Ankara, Tehran, Karachi, Islamabad, Calcutta, Rangoon, Bangkok, to finally land in Singapore. Falcon 20 in Bordeaux-Mérignac, 1970's. 1978 Aeroleasing starts Health and Sanitary Operations Aeroleasing starts health and sanitary operations which would become an important part of operations with very sensitive missions for the TCS and SOS Assistance, of which Aeroleasing was one of the founding members. Medical Operations, 1970's. Brigitte Bardot, 1970's. Björn Borg on board Aeroleasing Learjet35, 1970's. Aeroleasing becomes a go-to in the transportation of stars and political personalities, such as the IOC, United Nations, Red Cross, Johnny Halliday, Herbert von Karajan, Frank Sinatra, Julie Andrews, Kurt Waldheim, Perez de Cuellar, Gunther Sachs (Opel), Cornelio Somaruga, Brigitte Bardot, Pete Sampras, Alain Delon, and Björn Borg, to name a few. Famous filmmaker, Blake Edwards, bids goodbye to his Aeroleasing Captain P. Stadler at Gstaad, 1979. Actor-entrepreneur, Alain Delon deplaning from ALG Learjet with Pilot Paul Frund, 1970's. Tennis player, Pete Sampras, 1970's. 1980s 1980 Chief Dispatcher, Daniel Brandt, 1980's. Aeroleasing completes an Around-the-world flight in a Piper Cheyenne for the first journey through the Soviet territory on a private plane, 1980. 1981 Arrival of Elie Bazbaz who would super-charged the growth of TAG by developing a significant internal fleet ranging from small Learjets to Falcons 20 - 50 - 2000 - 900, Challenger 601, and even two DC-9s. TAG also goes through a major international expansion in all the continents (Asia, Africa, North America, and Eastern Europe). TAG becomes the first foreign company to open in the former USSR in 1991. M.Bazbaz joining ALG, 1981. 1986 Aeroleasing completes the 1st Around the World tour in 68 hours on an F50 for medical repatriation missions. First Round-the-World Tour for SOS Assistance, 1986. ALG Mission for SOS Assistance, 1980's. 1988 ALG is awarded the Nobel Prize together with the UNGOMAP UNO leases a DC-9 to ALG for UNGOMAP missions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which starts to take on a number of complicated missions in this region for the transportation of people and key supplies. The Nobel Peace Prize is conferred upon the peacekeeping forces of the United Nations. ALG is awarded the Nobel Prize together with the UNGOMAP. ALG Crew in Islamabad operating for the UNGOMAP Mission, 1988. 1990s 1991 Takeover of Transair and Executive Jet Aviation TAG reached a growth peak in 1991, having amassed 440 people following the takeover of Transair and Executive Jet Aviation of Hawaii. The economic crisis hits and a series of hardships ensues. Things escalate up until Mr Bazbaz left the company in 1994, a signed moratorium with the creditors and the arrival of Stephen Grey who would reorganise the company’s operations, radically reducing the fleet from 31 to 15 aircraft. Thankfully, the loss-making subsidiaries are closed and the profitability of the company is eventually restored. TAG Aircraft Launch, 1990's. 1998 TAG Aviation Holding is incorporated TAG Aviation Holding is incorporated, followed by the acquisition of Aeroleasing which would be renamed TAG Aviation SA, then AMI Aviation Methods in the USA (which would be renamed TAG Aviation USA). An agreement is also signed with the MoD in England, the purpose being to sign a leasing agreement with Farnborough airport and its subsequent development as a European centre for business aviation. Roger McMullin named as CEO of TAG Aviation, 1998. 2000s 2000 TAG Aviation UK is established in Farnborough TAG completes the first development phase of TAG Farnborough Airport with the English CAA issuing a 1st category ICAO type operating licence. TAG Farnborough Airport Building, 2000's. TAG Farnborough Airport, 2000's. 2001 TAG reclaims its roots and returns to a business model based on Aircraft Management The explosion of the economic bubble severely affects the economy. TAG further reduces the directly owned fleet and focuses on aircraft management for third parties and their provision for charter flights. TAG Wanchai Office in Hong Kong, 2006. 2006 Creation of TAG Aviation Asia TAG Aviation Asia is established in Hong Kong as the headquarters for its expansion into the Asia Pacific region. TAG Aviation Asia opens in Hong Kong, 2006. 2007 Opening of the TAG Global Training Centre The crew training centre is established in Farnborough and certified by the authorities. TAG Global Training Centre, 2007. Opening of new office in Singapore TAG Singapore Office, 2007. 2008 Sale of TAG Aviation USA to Sentient Jet The subprime mortgage crisis also significantly affects TAG's activities and accelerates the sale of the fleet directly owned by TAG Aviation. Despite this difficult period, TAG soldiers on and continue with the construction of its new headquarters in Geneva. 2009 TAG Aviation Asia is issued a Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department Air Operator Certificate. Hong Kong Air Operator's Certificate Award Ceremony, 2009. 2010s 2010 Opening of TAG Aviation Middle East in Bahrain TAG Aviation obtains an air operator's certificate (AOC) from the Kingdom of Bahrain and starts providing air charter and line maintenance in December 2010. TAG Aviation in Bahrain, 2010. New European Headquarter in Geneva, Switzerland In November 2010, the company inaugurates its new headquarters in Geneva with a new 4,400 m2 hangar for maintenance operations and 2,700 m2 of office space. TAG Aviation Geneva headquarter, 2010's. Official HondaJet Dealer TAG becomes the exclusive reseller of HondaJet for the Northern Europe. TAG renews this alliance with HondaJet in 2015 but with Southern Europe as territory before terminating this agreement few years later. HondaJet, 2010's. Opening of the TAG Aviation Maintenance Centre in Paris Le Bourget, France TAG Aviation Maintenance Centre, 2010's. 2012 Opening of TAG Beijing Office. TAG Beijing Office, 2012. 2013 Opening of a New FBO in Sion The modern FBO and Maintenance Facility in Sion features a hanger dedicated to aircraft storage and maintenance. FBO/Handling in Sion, 2013. 2015 B757 operated by TAG for Four Seasons, 2015. TAG Aviation establishes TAG Trained Pilot An in house sponsored pilot training programme for Company employees from ab-initio to a full type rating on a corporate jet. TAG Trained Pilots, Lawrence Lau and Angel Wun, 2015. TAG Aviation operates the most prestigious Boeing 757 in the world Launch of a Boeing 757 aircraft luxuriously equipped for Four Seasons in order to operate top-of-the-range travel under the label of Four Seasons in cooperation with TCS (a subsidiary of TUI Group). TAG becomes the operator for the most prestigious Boeing 757 in the world for Four Seasons. TAG Aviation Asia achieved IS-BAO stage III and won Best Operator Award TAG Aviation Asia awarded best management company by AsBAA, 2015-2019. 2016 TAG Aviation Asia celebrates its 10th Year Anniversary. TAG Aviation Asia 10th Year Anniversary, 2016. 2017 TAG Aviation Malta is established TAG Europe receives the AOC from the Transport Malta - Civil Aviation Directorate (TMCAD). The granting of the Maltese AOC reaffirms TAG’s commitment to continue its expansion into new EU territories and provide its customers with an unrivaled choice in aircraft commercial registration. TAG Aviation San Marino, 2017. TAG Aviation Malta Representatives and the Maltese Authorities, 2017. TAG Aviation San Marino is established and issued with San Marino AOC TAG has been officially recognized as the largest Aircraft Operator by the San Marino Aircraft Registry. 2019 European MRO activities are acquired by Dassault TAG announces the sale of its European-based MRO activities to Dassault Aviation; a further testimony to its highly regarded culture of excellence and esteemed business reputation. The maintenance activities will continue to operate under the name ‘TAG Maintenance Services, a Dassault Aviation company’, allowing TAG to focus on the ongoing expansion of its core business sectors; Aircraft Acquisition, Aircraft Management, Charter Services and other Support Services, such as Handling Services and Training. TAG Maintenance Services, 2019. TAG Macau FBO opens. TAG opens our first FBO in Asia and was awarded an industry certification for achieving the highest levels of service and operation. TAG Macau FBO, 2019. TAG Farnborough Airport transferred to Macquarie Group Limited In October 2019, TAG Farnborough Airport is acquired by Macquarie, an Australian company with a large portfolio of worldwide airport infrastructure investments and FBO operations. Under TAG ownership, Farnborough handles over 30,000 air traffic movements each year, becoming the world’s first business airport to receive carbon neutral status, and is regularly voted Europe’s best FBO facility. The sale allows TAG to further develop its offering in other key business aviation sectors. TAG Farnborough Airport, 2019. 2020s 2020 TAG consolidates ownership of Europe and Asia entities TAG Aviation enters a new era as TAG Aviation S.A. and TAG Aviation Asia consolidate under central ownership. TAG Aviation Asia becomes Authorized Service Facility for Bombardier Business Aircraft in Hong Kong Bombardier Business Aircraft Maintenance, 2020 First TAG Trained Pilot flies as First Officer on a TAG Aviation managed Global Express First Officer Tinny Tse and Captain Mike Zahar, 2020. 2021 TAG Aviation becomes Authorized Service Facility for Dassault Falcon Aircraft in Hong Kong Dassault Falcon Aircraft Maintenance, 2021. TAG Aviation unveils new corporate website TAG's New Corporate Website, 2021. 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