1960s
1966Creation of AeroleasingAeroleasing (ALG) worked with third-party aircraft for the purpose of chartering. It all began with a twin-engine Piper Aztec aircraft.
A phase of expansion ensued with IOS (Investors Overseas Services - Bernard Cornfeld). Business jet activities began with a Convair CV-240 aircraft equipped as an executive version with its long bar. This period of time saw TAG achieving tremendous expansion and growth.
Aeroleasing completed the 1st Around the World tour in 68 hours on an F50 for medical repatriation missions.
A phase of expansion ensued with IOS (Investors Overseas Services - Bernard Cornfeld). Business jet activities began with a Convair CV-240 aircraft equipped as an executive version with its long bar. This period of time saw TAG achieving tremendous expansion and growth.
Aeroleasing completed the 1st Around the World tour in 68 hours on an F50 for medical repatriation missions.
First Around the World Tour for SOS Assistance, 1966
First Around the World Medical Mission, 1966
1970s
1970The first challenges arose with the loss of a major customer. 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.
1975First Long-distance Flight on a Falcon 201975 marks the year during when the first long-distance flight on a Falcon 20 (approximately 3.5h range) took place. It flew from Geneva to Singapore via Istanbul, Ankara, Tehran, Karachi, Islamabad, Calcutta, Rangoon, Bangkok, to finally land in Singapore.
Falcon 20 in Bordeaux-Mérignac, 1970's.
1978Aeroleasing starts Health and Sanitary Operations This became an important part of the operations with 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 became the 'go-to' for transportation of stars, political personalities, and leading international organisations, as the images here suggest.
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.
1980s
1980
Chief Dispatcher, Daniel Brandt, 1980's.
Aeroleasing completed an around-the-world flight in a Piper Cheyenne for the first journey through the Soviet Union on a private jet in 1980.
1981The arrival of Elie Bazbaz significantly developed the growth of the company by developing a significant internal fleet ranging from small Learjets to Falcons, Challengers and even two DC-9s. This resulted in a major international expansion throughout Asia, Africa, North America and Eastern Europe.
M.Bazbaz joining ALG, 1981.
1986
Aeroleasing Team in Geneva, 1980's.
1988ALG awarded the Nobel Prize together with UNGOMAPThe United Nations chartered a DC-9 from ALG for UNGOMAP missions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, to transport people and key supplies.
The Nobel Peace Prize was conferred upon the peacekeeping forces of the United Nations alongside ALG.
The Nobel Peace Prize was conferred upon the peacekeeping forces of the United Nations alongside ALG.
ALG Crew in Islamabad operating for the UNGOMAP Mission in 1988.
1990s
Tennis player, Pete Sampras, 1990's.
1998TAG Aviation Holding incorporatedTAG Aviation Holding was 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 was also signed with the MoD in England, to lease Farnborough Airport and develop it to become a European centre for business aviation.
Roger McMullin named as CEO of TAG Aviation, 1998.
1991Takeover of Transair and Executive Jet AviationThe company reached a growth peak in 1991 following the takeover of Transair and Executive Jet Aviation of Hawaii.
TAG Aircraft Launch, 1990's.
2000s
2000TAG Aviation UK established in FarnboroughTAG completed the first development phase of TAG Farnborough Airport with the CAA issuing a 1st category ICAO type operating licence.
TAG Farnborough Airport Building, 2000's.
TAG Farnborough Airport, 2000's.
2001TAG reclaims its roots and returns to a business model based on Aircraft ManagementWith the economic crisis, TAG refocuses on aircraft management for third parties and their provision for charter flights.
TAG Wanchai Office in Hong Kong, 2006.
2006Creation of TAG Aviation AsiaTAG Aviation Asia was established in Hong Kong as the headquarters for its expansion into the Asia Pacific region.
TAG Aviation Asia opened in Hong Kong, 2006.
2007Opening of the TAG Global Training CentreThe crew training centre was established in Farnborough and certified by the authorities.
TAG Global Training Centre, 2007.
Opening of new office in Singapore
TAG Singapore Office, 2007.
2008Sale of TAG Aviation USA to Sentient JetTAG Aviation USA sold its fleet to Sentient Jet. Meanwhile, in Europe, TAG continues with the construction of its new headquarters in Geneva.
2009TAG Aviation Asia was issued a Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department Air Operator Certificate.
Hong Kong Air Operator's Certificate Award Ceremony, 2009.
2010s
2010Opening of TAG Aviation Middle EastTAG Aviation obtained an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) from the Kingdom of Bahrain and started providing air charter and line maintenance in December 2010.
TAG Aviation in Bahrain, 2010.
New European Headquarters in Geneva, SwitzerlandIn November 2010, the company inaugurated 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 headquarters, 2010's.
Official HondaJet DealerTAG became the exclusive reseller of HondaJet for Northern Europe.
(Then renewed this alliance in 2015 but with Southern Europe, before terminating the agreement a few years later.)
(Then renewed this alliance in 2015 but with Southern Europe, before terminating the agreement a few years later.)
HondaJet, 2010's.
Opening of the TAG Aviation Maintenance Centre in Paris Le Bourget, France
TAG Aviation Maintenance Centre, 2010's.
2012Opening of TAG Beijing Office.
TAG Beijing Office, 2012.
2013TAG opened a new FBO in SionThe modern FBO and Maintenance Facility in Sion featured a hanger dedicated to aircraft storage and maintenance.
FBO/Handling in Sion, 2013.
2015
B757 operated by TAG for Four Seasons, 2015.
TAG Aviation established TAG Trained PilotAn 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.
TAG Aviation operated the most prestigious Boeing 757 in the worldTAG launched the aircraft, luxuriously equipped for Four Seasons, in cooperation with TCS (a subsidiary of TUI Group).
TAG Aviation Asia achieved IS-BAO stage III and attained Best Operator Award
TAG Aviation Asia awarded best management company by AsBAA, 2015-2019.
2016TAG Aviation Asia celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary.
TAG Aviation Asia 10 Year Anniversary, 2016.
2017TAG Aviation Malta established TAG Europe received an AOC from Transport Malta - Civil Aviation Directorate (TMCAD). The granting of the Maltese AOC reaffirmed TAG’s commitment to its expansion into new European territories.
TAG Aviation San Marino, 2017.
TAG Aviation Malta Representatives and the Maltese Authorities, 2017.
TAG Aviation San Marino established and issued with AOCTAG was officially recognized as the largest Aircraft Operator by the San Marino Aircraft Registry.
2019European MRO activities were acquired by DassaultTAG announces the sale of its European-based MRO activities to Dassault Aviation.
The maintenance services continued in Asia.
The maintenance services continued in Asia.
TAG Maintenance Services, 2019.
TAG Macau FBO openedTAG opened its 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 LimitedIn October 2019, TAG Farnborough Airport was acquired by Macquarie.
Under TAG ownership, Farnborough handled over 30,000 air traffic movements each year, becoming the world’s first business airport to receive carbon neutral status, and was regularly voted Europe’s best FBO facility.
Under TAG ownership, Farnborough handled over 30,000 air traffic movements each year, becoming the world’s first business airport to receive carbon neutral status, and was regularly voted Europe’s best FBO facility.
TAG Farnborough Airport, 2019.
2020s
2020TAG consolidateed ownership of Europe and Asia entitiesTAG Aviation entered a new era as TAG Aviation SA and TAG Aviation Asia consolidated under central ownership.
TAG Aviation Asia became Authorized Service Facility for Bombardier Business Aircraft in Hong Kong
Bombardier Business Aircraft Maintenance, 2020
First TAG Trained Pilot flew as First Officer on a TAG Aviation managed Global Express
First Officer Tinny Tse and Captain Mike Zahar, 2020.
2021TAG Aviation became Authorized Service Facility for Dassault Falcon Aircraft in Hong Kong
Dassault Falcon Aircraft Maintenance, 2021.
2022TAG Aviation Granted Cayman AOCTAG Aviation was awarded an Air Operator Certificate by the Civil Aviation of the Cayman Islands (CAACI)