Pavlowitch was lauded for his patience, his ever-readiness, his easy manner, and steel resolution, his foresight and true grit, in handling airplanes, company employees and passengers at the busy airport: “Unafraid to propose what is bold, not conforming to the usual mold, never backing down when he sees what is true, and telling it all straight, and meaning it all too.”

The humble Pavlowitch accepted the handshake and the engraved plaque from Muyale garciously, and without lingering any further went on to share it with his peers as he presented the top performers of General Air Services and Tiara Air with their certificates and plaques.

General Air Service provides Ground Handling Services at the airport handling a great number of airline companies, as well as Tiara Air, Aruba’s national airline.

Pictured here the award ceremony with Pavlowitch, Muyale, Nelio Gomes Da Silva and an elf!

The Westin culinary team served a spectacular holiday buffet and Tsunami entertained filling the dance floor with elegantly dressed couples and friends.

The official part of the evening was emceed by Nelio Gomes Da Silva and General Air Service General Manager Dimitri Pavlowitch who presented top performers with handsomely engraved plaques, gifts, pats on the back and applause.

Both Carlos Niebles and Charlotte Heemstadt earned the Employee of the Year title for General Air Services in the Above the Wing category, the first as a Customer Service Agent, and the second as Lead Agent. Both were lauded for their excellent work ethic and skills, serving incoming and outgoing passengers at Reina Beatrix Airport with infinite patience and professionalism.

Both Oscar Carascal and Edmundo Tromp won the Employee of the Year title at General Air Services in the Below the Wing Ramp category, the first as an agent and the second as a coordinator. Both were recognized for their stellar attitude and conduct, servicing ingoing and outgoing airplanes and handling luggage at Reina Beatrix Airport, with total dedication, focus and pride.

Pictured here the Award Ceremony for General Air Services where certificates were handed to all nominees, plaques to the winners, and a special 25^th anniversary certificate to Victoriano Flanegin.

While the airline always offers the same warm and friendly service, it now boasts a very convenient schedule with a Sunday departure from Aruba, permitting locals a head-start on the new week – a feature attractive to business people and vacationers.

The airline lists very reasonable fares, and is the only one to also offer children’s airfares, so that at the price of airline tickets on Surinam Airways, any Miami vacation starts from the moment you step foot on the plane. You don’t have to wait until you reach Miami to begin your vacation. From the moment you cross the doorstep of the Surinam Airways Jet, you are already set free from daily worries.

The atmosphere is just better than you have come to expect from other airlines: there’s more leg room at your seat, and the cabin staff serves complimentary meals and free Surinamese Prabo beer, the crew is sweet and helpful, and the cabin is infused with light tropical music, prepared to switch you into a Miami state of mind. The cabin crew of Surinam Airways genuinely cares about your comfort, and by the time the plane lands, you are already refreshed and ready to enjoy what comes next on your Miami adventure. Best of all the airline offers all passengers two free checked pieces of luggage, which is especially beneficial for Arubans who fly to Miami to shop!

Surinam airways operates a modern fleet of classic Boeing 7373-300 and Airbus 340– 300, offering both passenger flights and cargo air service from Paramaribo, Surinam, to destinations including Aruba, Curacao, Port of Spain, Trinidad, Belem, Manaus in Amazonas Brazil, as well as Miami, USA, via a direct flight from Aruba.

Surinam Airways Boeing 737-300 planes offer 126 seats, including 8 in business class and rare and currently hard to find, in-flight amenities, such as full food services and complimentary beverages including the local Parbo beer. The airline holds code-share agreements with GOL Airways operating in Brazil and Argentina as a regional Airline, as well as DELTA, CONTINENTAL.

The new route leaves Aruba on Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday, then turns around departing Miami on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, presenting the public with a great value-added flight alternative. With three weekly flights from Aruba directly to Miami, the public now has a more affordable option to do business and shop. And the airline’s departure time connects to most major airlines flying out of Miami and even offers checked through baggage.

Booking a flight is always easy.  In Aruba, Surinam Airways offices are located on Rockerfellerstraat # 3 and are open Mon – Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Offices are also located in Miami at  7270 NW 12^th street, Suite 255, Miami, Florida, Tel.: 1+ 305 599 1196. You can also book on line via EXPEDIA and FLYSLM.com. Passengers in the US may also call toll free + 1 866  992 4623.

Surinam Airways winter schedule, starts on Nov 5th, 2011, and offers the following timetable:

The special fare is indeed very attractive. And at that price, your vacation escape to Aruba starts from the moment you step foot on board. You don’t have to wait until you reach your island destination, to begin your vacation. From the moment you cross the threshold of the Surinam Airways Jet, you are already set free from daily humdrum. The atmosphere is just better than you have come to expect from other airlines: there’s more leg room at your seat, and the cabin staff serves complimentary meals and free Surinamese Prabo beer, the crew is sweet and helpful, and the cabin is infused with light tropical music, prepared to put you in the Caribbean state of mind. The cabin crew of Surinam airways genuinely cares about your comfort, and by the time the plane lands here, you are already refreshed and ready to enjoy what comes next on your Aruba getaway.

Surinam airways operates a modern fleet of classic Boeing 7373-300 and Airbus 340 – 300, offering both passenger flights and cargo air service from Paramaribo, Surinam, to destinations including Aruba, Curacao, Port of Spain, Trinidad, Belem, Manaus in Amazonas Brazil, as well as Miami, USA, via a direct flight from Aruba.

Surinam Airways Boeing 737-300 planes offer 126 seats, including 8 in business class and rare and currently hard to find, in-flight amenities, such as full food services and complimentary beverages including the local Parbo beer. The airline holds code-share agreements with GOL Airways operating in Brazil and Argentina as a regional Airline, as well as DELTA, CONTINENTAL.

The new route departs out of Miami on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, then turns around and leaves Aruba on Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday, presenting the public with a great value-added flight alternative. With three weekly flights from Miami directly to Aruba, the public now has a more affordable option to come visit our sunny island. And the airline’s departure time connects to most major airlines flying into Miami and even offers checked through baggage.

Booking on line is always easy via EXPEDIA and FLYSLM.com. Passengers may also call toll free + 1 866  992 4623. In Aruba, Surinam Airways offices are located on Rockerfellerstraat # 3 and are open Mon – Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Offices are also located in Miami at  7270 NW 12^th street, Suite 255, Miami, Florida, Tel.: 1+ 305 599 1196.

Surinam Airways winter schedule, starts on Nov 5th, 2011, and offers the following timetable, with a special Fall Fare from Sept 29 to Oct 11, Roundtrip to AUA for only $275.00 including all taxes:

PY 462, leaving MIA, MON/WED/FRI at 15:30 p.m., arriving AUA at 19:30 p.m.

PY463, leaving AUA, SUN/TUE/THU at 12:00 noon,  arriving MIA at 14:00 p.m.

Your Aruba Vacation is now more affordable than ever with Surinam Airways!

Amazonia Churrascaria hosted the lovely dinner party in the private bar room, capped by an exceptional dessert experience, pampering diners with customized, delicious JetBlue cakes, frosted in company colors.

Ten years went by from the day Infoman NV opened its doors on Bucutiweg, in 1999, prepared to offer complete IT support solutions to the local community.  Infoman later moved to de la Sallestraat, and expanded its menu of services. Over half a decade ago, the company settled in its present Arendstraat headquarters.

This weekend Informan NV celebrated its 10^th anniversary at a casual parking lot happening, featuring cold beer and cool music.

The company’s mission statement as dreamt up by Managing Director Frans Brinkman aspired to offer the best possible IT service and support to the local business community at affordable prices, a goal which was easily met catering to small to medium sized companies, also representing hardware and software brands, such as Aloha restaurant systems, Quicksell Retail Point of Sale Systems, Business Vision and Timeslips.

Infoman NV currently employs five highly qualified technicians to support customers in software and hardware solutions.  Besides the technicians, one of whom is Brinkman, Infoman also boasts a talented administrative and accounting support team.

Together the family of IT experts deal a wide range of clients in all markets from accounting firms, to medical professionals, retail stores, pharmacies, clothing boutiques, hardware stores, lumber yards, jewelry & electronics outlets, law offices, hotels, restaurants & shipping agencies.

The company’s latest pet project, the installation of Net Nannies, restricts the access kids enjoy to the net at homes, helping parents oversee their children’s computer activities.

Pictured here, throwing back a few cold ones Office Manager Glyn Morgan, tech people Gert Jan,  Tony, Alvin & Gianno, Elbert the system engineer, Nachma, Yvonne & Joanda from the administration and assorted guests.

The company’s slogan says it all : “We do …IT… for you.”

Here’s to the next 10 years!!

Twelve hundred people attended the event featuring 40 restaurant and wine companies. The Aruba logo was shown on the wall throughout the event, as Chef Ron van der Put, working for Salt and Pepper café Aruba  served  Pan Bollo, a traditional Aruban desert, topped with a  creamy Palmera rum sauce, served in a martini glass with a spoon.

Compra N.V. donated funds to purchase the ingredients to make this popular treat for the event, and the Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association paid for the chef’s trip.

Chef Ron seemed to be very popular attraction as people kept coming back for more of his dessert all the time.

The island of Aruba got  excellent exposure throughout the media reporting on the event on NBC, FOX, ABC TV during the show, so did the exquisite Aruba cuisine and the Dine Around program, which was promoted by means of flyers, says Angelina Buckley Regional Director SE, USA.

The recipe of Pan Bollo was printed as a color poster and mounted at the Aruba booth, also well stocked with Island Temptations magazines, the nautical edition Summer 09.

Taste of the Nations picture: from left to right Pilar Garcia, with Marriott hotels, Chef Ron van der Put with Salt and Pepper Aruba, Angelina Buckley Aruba Tourism, Rachel Mecca with Westin Aruba Resort.

Perfect Sound entertained, providing dance music as well as dinner music, when the festive buffet was served. General Manager Dimitri Pavlowitch and Managing Director Alejandro Muyale welcomed over 200 people to the party, thanking their crew for the accomplishments of 2008. They also wished all those present, a happy and prosperous 2009, and welcomed VIP guests, ground representatives of First Choice & Delta Airlines to the festivities. Pictured here General Air in a holiday mood.

The alliance between Tiara Air and DAE, may herald cosharing of more flights and a wide-range pooling of resources.

“In uncertain times,” explains managing director Raymond Maduro, “bold moves are necessary,” and in view of the airline industry’s rising challenges, Tiara Air decided to seek cooperation with other regional carriers as a way to increase service, lower costs and improve efficiency.

“Such alliances are taking place all over the globe,” Maduro adds. “This is the first such alliance in this region and it will result in major cost saving, improved efficiencies through network synergies and cross-selling. If the airlines save money, they will pass it on to consumers,” he concludes.  

“The carriers,” adds Alejandro Muyale, “are not merging; they are just collectively offering improved service in the local market, with the advantage of cross-selling tickets, sharing of aircrafts and crews and combined ground handling and fuel management operations.”

“The alliance,” Muyale states, “makes sense and is in line with what has been happening with other international airlines.” “If successful,” he predicts, “further initiatives will be pursued, seeking the blessing and the endorsement of the Department of Civil Aviation.

Alejandro Muyale and guest

General Air Services celebrated important career milestones at Amazonia Churrascaria recognizing five and ten years of service. The evening was hosted by Managing Director Alejandro Muyale and General Manager Dimitri Pavlowitch. The celebration took off with a social cocktail hour, then proceeded with sumptuous dinner, a la Amazonia Churrascaria, and culminated with a festive award ceremony. 

Among those celebrating ten years: Leonora Tromp, Patrick Gumbs, Ambrose Woodley and Teresa Ridderstaat; and among those celebrating five years: Michael Winterdal, Sharine Koolman, Carlos Rosel, Marina Leung, Ryan Dunlock and Florence Sakrama.

Aviation veterans Berardino Erasmus, who has been with the company for ten years enjoyed the status of special party guest with Victoriano Flanegin, who marked twenty years with General Air Services.

Also invited to attend the celebration, Alberto Albertsz, Maintenance Manager; Robert Verwoerd, Human Resource Manager; Yahmil Muyale, Duty Manager; Nelio Gomes da Silva, Duty Manager; Dorris Deschaps, Human Resource Coordinator and Efraim Eman, Quality Control Manager.

General Air Services is a family owned private company that has been in business at Aruba’s Reina Beatrix International Airport since 1972. The current working team consists of 170 members. The company handle all types of aircraft in all sizes, from Cessna 410 to B-747-400.

General Air Services also handle private and corporate aircrafts as well as the Royal Netherlands Air Force, The Royal Canadian Air Force, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Customs Service, Royal and V.I.P. flights, aircraft transporting stars of stage and screen, and many more. General Air Services works hand in hand with the largest wholesalers, delivering visitors to the island, such as G.W.V., Apple Vacations, T.N.T, and Vacation Express. The company serves as a liaison between the local tour operators, hotels, fuelers, caterers, the department of civil aviation, and the airport authorities to ensure a smooth seamless operation, and depends on its committed, well trained crew to offer top notch service to all aircrafts landing at the Reina Beatrix Airport.