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Jet Aviation expands services in the Caribbean with FBO grand opening in San Juan

Jet Aviation marked the expansion of flight services in the Caribbean on July 13, with the grand opening of a new Fixed Base Operation (FBO) in San Juan at the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport. Jet Aviation is managing the recently-completed FBO through an agreement with Pazos, which has built a tradition of FBO excellence with an experienced, trained and professional staff over the last 25 years. The facility is a long-standing member of the Air Elite global network of exceptional FBOs.

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Sectional drawing of the Cryoprop demonstrator

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GE has announced that it will hire over 900 engineers this year © Shutterstock

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