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Auckland private jet HQ could host organ transplant flights, freight, luxury and business travellers

SO Capital chief executive Shah Aslam and PrivatPort global chief executive Josua Hildbrand on private jet myths and possibilities

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"Made sense": Launch of private jet HQ to make Auckland a gateway for premium travel

SO Capital Chief Executive Shah Aslam told Mike Hosking Air Napier will become the first New Zealand operator to join the deal.

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Auckland getting private jet HQ as Swissport unit, SO Capital team up

PrivatPort, Swissport’s executive aviation unit, has signed a deal today with Auckland-based private equity firm SO Capital.

The deal could make business and premium air travel into and around New Zealand and the region easier.

Auckland to be headquarters for premium travel firm’s Asia-Pacific expansion

A global heavyweight has bypassed Australia, partnering with Kiwi private equity firm SO Capital to headquarter its Australasian and Pacific private jet operations in Auckland.

More international visitors to jet in to NZ on private planes

Global executive aviation company PrivatPort has chosen Auckland as its VIP gate-way to Australasia and the Pacific. SO Capital CEO Shah Aslam spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Air Napier owner SO Capital ties up with Swissport’s PrivatPort

Swissport’s newly separated executive-aviation business has chosen a New Zealand investor and Auckland as the base for a planned expansion across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.

Auckland Becomes the Home of PrivatPort's APAC Expansion

SO Capital and PrivatPort announce Joint Venture to deliver premium Executive Aviation services across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific from Auckland HQ

Trio of private jets at Hawke’s Bay Airport an ‘incredible’ boost for region as high-flying family visit

The arrival of three private jets into Hawke’s Bay Airport in the days before Christmas is being described as a boon for the region.

Air Napier chief operating officer Arsel Aslam said all three of the jets had come from Southeast Asia on December 20 and went through Air Napier’s International terminal and Customs service.

Medicross’ new owners have plans for expansion

SO Health, under the leadership of SO Capital, purchased MediCross earlier this year, taking over on November 4.

Kiwi startup Ocean Flyer signs $145m deal to operate seagliders in New Zealand

Watch: Ocean Flyer CEO Shah Aslam explains how they're going to "revoluntionise the way transport's done in New Zealand"

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Entrepreneur’s vision for future travel

University of Otago graduate Shah Aslam is looking to shake up New Zealand’s transport industry. He talks to Otago Daily Times business editor, Sally Rae, about chasing his dreams.

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Mix of boat and plane: See an electric seaglider take flight

Boston-based startup REGENT completed a test flight of its all-electric seaglider using a quarter-scale prototype. This vehicle is a mix of boat and plane that will "float, foil and fly" above the water.

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Flying international at Hawke’s Bay Airport: Customs clearance offers high-value opportunities and medical help

From CEOs to vital organs, this new clearance is a game-changer - so what is it really like to clear customs in Napier? Reporter Mitchell Hageman finds out.

New Zealand's Air Napier orders 35 Maeve 01s

Air Napier (NPR, Napier/Hastings) has signed a purchase agreement with Maeve Aerospace to acquire thirty-five Maeve 01 electric aircraft. Air Napier, a subsidiary of SO Capital...

Ocean Flyer inks deal with MetService

Another milestone has been reached for the company looking to bring electric seagliders to coastal New Zealand communities.

Seaglider milestone marked in Florida, working to secure $700m

Ocean Flyer was started by Shah Aslam, who also owns regional airline Air Napier and small venture capital firm SO Capital.

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Auckland private jet HQ could host organ transplant flights, freight, luxury and business travellers SO Capital chief executive Shah Aslam and PrivatPort global chief executive Josua Hildbrand on private jet myths and possibilities

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

"Made sense": Launch of private jet HQ to make Auckland a gateway for premium travel SO Capital Chief Executive Shah Aslam told Mike Hosking Air Napier will become the first New Zealand operator to join the deal.

Auckland getting private jet HQ as Swissport unit, SO Capital team up PrivatPort, Swissport’s executive aviation unit, has signed a deal today with Auckland-based private equity firm SO Capital. The deal could make business and premium air travel into and around New Zealand and the region easier.

Auckland to be headquarters for premium travel firm’s Asia-Pacific expansion A global heavyweight has bypassed Australia, partnering with Kiwi private equity firm SO Capital to headquarter its Australasian and Pacific private jet operations in Auckland.

More international visitors to jet in to NZ on private planes Global executive aviation company PrivatPort has chosen Auckland as its VIP gate-way to Australasia and the Pacific. SO Capital CEO Shah Aslam spoke to Lisa Owen.

Air Napier owner SO Capital ties up with Swissport’s PrivatPort Swissport’s newly separated executive-aviation business has chosen a New Zealand investor and Auckland as the base for a planned expansion across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.

Auckland Becomes the Home of PrivatPort's APAC Expansion

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Trio of private jets at Hawke’s Bay Airport an ‘incredible’ boost for region as high-flying family visit

Medicross’ new owners have plans for expansion SO Health, under the leadership of SO Capital, purchased MediCross earlier this year, taking over on November 4.

Kiwi startup Ocean Flyer signs $145m deal to operate seagliders in New Zealand Watch: Ocean Flyer CEO Shah Aslam explains how they're going to "revoluntionise the way transport's done in New Zealand"

Entrepreneur’s vision for future travel University of Otago graduate Shah Aslam is looking to shake up New Zealand’s transport industry. He talks to Otago Daily Times business editor, Sally Rae, about chasing his dreams.

Mix of boat and plane: See an electric seaglider take flight Boston-based startup REGENT completed a test flight of its all-electric seaglider using a quarter-scale prototype. This vehicle is a mix of boat and plane that will "float, foil and fly" above the water.

Flying international at Hawke’s Bay Airport: Customs clearance offers high-value opportunities and medical help From CEOs to vital organs, this new clearance is a game-changer - so what is it really like to clear customs in Napier? Reporter Mitchell Hageman finds out.

New Zealand's Air Napier orders 35 Maeve 01s Air Napier (NPR, Napier/Hastings) has signed a purchase agreement with Maeve Aerospace to acquire thirty-five Maeve 01 electric aircraft. Air Napier, a subsidiary of SO Capital...

Ocean Flyer inks deal with MetService Another milestone has been reached for the company looking to bring electric seagliders to coastal New Zealand communities.

Seaglider milestone marked in Florida, working to secure $700m Ocean Flyer was started by Shah Aslam, who also owns regional airline Air Napier and small venture capital firm SO Capital.

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