WINTER PARK, FL, March 16, 2011 (Press-News.org) The Air Charter Association of North America (ACANA), announced today that Joel Thomas, President and founder of Stratos Jet Charters, Inc., was appointed President of ACANA.
ACANA, an invite-only, non-profit organization, is comprised of the finest and most well-respected air charter service providers in North America. According to Thomas, the mission of ACANA is "to enhance and foster the air charter industry by promoting best practices and professionalism, representing members" collective regulatory interests, and educating consumers about the benefits of private aviation."
Thomas went on to say that the 19 members of ACANA adhere to the highest standards of integrity and ethics in order to provide a benchmark for excellence and professionalism in the air charter industry. ACANA members are considered among the most sought-after and prestigious organizations in the jet charter marketplace and have repeatedly earned the respect of their clients as well as their peers.
Stratos Jet Charters, a leading worldwide air charter agency, was invited to join ACANA in early 2010 after continually demonstrating a commitment to best practices, safety, ethics and excellence in the private aviation industry. As a representative of ACANA, Stratos Jets is responsible for promoting best practices, ethics and integrity in order to improve and enhance the industry as a whole.
According to Thomas, Stratos Jets' membership with ACANA has provided the company with "the invaluable opportunity to share knowledge and insight with some of the finest air charter service providers in North America. Stratos Jets has grown and prospered as a direct result of our affiliation with ACANA."
As the new President of ACANA, Thomas brings his air charter knowledge, vast industry experience and visionary ideas for the future to the elite organization. In his new role, Thomas will be responsible for bringing on new ACANA members, specifically air carriers, and contributing to the organization's growth and expansion efforts. Thomas will also work closely with the board of directors to further ACANA's mission of promoting best practices and professionalism to industry professionals to protect the best interest of air charter brokers, air carriers and consumers.
Thomas founded Stratos Jets Charters in 2007 to provide the best on-demand charter flight service to long-term, repeat clients. Thomas says he founded Stratos Jets on the basis of "providing a valuable on-demand charter service that can meet the specific needs of every client." Today, Stratos Jet Charters arranges private jet charter flights on more than 5,000 aircraft for hundreds of private jet travelers worldwide.
To learn more about Stratos Jet Charter Services and everything they offer to the jet charter community, visit them on the web at www.stratosjets.com.
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The Air Charter Association of North America Selects Joel Thomas as President
The Air Charter Association of North America (ACANA), announced today that Joel Thomas, President and founder of Stratos Jet Charters, Inc., was appointed President of ACANA.
2011-03-16
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[Press-News.org] The Air Charter Association of North America Selects Joel Thomas as PresidentThe Air Charter Association of North America (ACANA), announced today that Joel Thomas, President and founder of Stratos Jet Charters, Inc., was appointed President of ACANA.