European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE), the largest educational event in the aviation industry in Europe taking place May 4-6, brings together business leaders, government officials, manufacturers, corporate aviation department personnel and all manner of people involved in nearly all aspects of business aviation travel. EBACE is a "can't miss" event for European companies and tourist destinations that use aircraft to help their businesses grow.
More than 400 exhibitors and nearly 11,000 people attended EBACE in 2009, marking the third largest attendance ever for the European event. Attendees included travel enthusiasts and industry participants from Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
A recent study, the results of which were announced at the 2009 EBACE, found that in 2007, business aviation was responsible for 167,000 jobs and contributed $27.6 billion to the economy all over the world.
Frank Arrindell founded Arrindell Aviation Services at Princess Juliana International Airport with five employees 21 years ago. Since then, Arrindell Aviation Services has grown to over 100 employees who all personify a very unique corporate culture of excellence. They are now the largest private employer at the airport. The company has received many honors—such as number one FBO on St. Maarten and number five FBO in the Caribbean by Pro Pilot Magazine.
Frank Arrindell continues to give back to the community of St. Maarten, by traveling abroad many times during the year to promote St. Maarten for the benefit of all businesses in St. Maarten as well as the surrounding islands such as St. Barths, Anguilla, and Saba.
