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POI Aviation Passed IS0 9001:2000 Surveillance Audit

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POI Aviation made another remarkable effort in maintaining international quality standards when they passed the IS0 9001:2000 Surveillance Audit last June 30, 2009.

POI Aviation General Manager Frank Camacho says that he is pleased with the positive results of the ISO Surveillance Audit conducted by SGS. He also acknowledged Quality Management Representative Neri David and the Internal Quality Audit team for maintaining the Quality Management System in place.

ISO 9001:2000 is a quality management standard recognized worldwide. POI Aviation first received accreditation from the IS0 9001:2000 Surveillance Audit in 2001.

POI Aviation Rewards Retiring Chief Pius Helgen with a Token

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A special luncheon for retiring Commonwealth Ports Authority Chief of Police Pius M. Helgen was arranged by POI Aviation last June 26, Friday. The luncheon, held at the Saipan Grand Hotel, served as a simple token of gratitude for the many years of guidance and support that Chief Helgen has given POI.

According to the executives of POI Aviation, Chief Helgen ardently assisted their company by ensuring safety and security measures for their management and team members. For all of his efforts in helping POI Aviation attain maximum safety and security, Chief Helgen also received a plaque of appreciation during the gathering.
Chief Helgen has over 30 years of service to the Ports community, for both sea and airport on Saipan.

Shanghai Airlines Signs On With POI For Ground Handling Services

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On September 12, 2008, representatives from Shanghai Airlines signed a service contract with POI Aviation to provide full aircraft ground handling services including aircraft grooming, line maintenance coverage, passenger service, ramp service and cargo service.

Frank Camacho, General Manager of POI Aviation said, “POI is very proud of this opportunity in demonstrating to Shanghai Airlines how efficient and well trained our employees are. POI has been servicing international airlines for over 17 years, and our experience in this industry has proven how reliable we are.”

The agreement will cover ground handling services in the Island of Saipan, CNMI. POI Aviation says that this would cover a total of two flights per week (Shanghai/Saipan/Shanghai) on wide-body Boeing 767-300ER, with its maiden flight scheduled on September 29, 2008.

POI Aviation General Manager Frank Camacho signs a new services contract with Shanghai Airlines

Eva Airways held month-long flights into Saipan last April

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DURING THE whole month of April 2007, Eva Airways held twice a week flights into Saipan. The inaugural flight happened last April 4 with Eva Airways’ Airbus 330-200 touching down on the Saipan Airport with approximately 295 passengers.

The passengers were welcomed by members of the Marianas Visitors Authority. Among the members were Mr. Bob Jones, Mr. Jerry Tan, Ms. Pace Wu (a Taiwanese model), SPN Governor Ben Fitial, Mr. James Chin (Taiwanese Consul), Mr. Nieh Kuo-Wei (Executive of Evergreen Corp./owner of Eva Air), Fiesta Resort and Spa GM Jackson Yang and Perry Tenorio, Executive of Marianas Visitors Authority (holding microphone).

Northwest Airlines recognizes POI Aviation for maintaining high standards of safety

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Northwest Airlines recognizes POI Aviation for maintaining high standards of safety

NORTHWEST Airlines Guam/Saipan Station Manager Richard Parsons shakes hands with POI Aviation GM Frank Camacho after presenting him the award for POI Aviation’s contributions to airline safety.

POI Aviation was recognized by Northwest Airlines last January for their contributions to the advancement of the airline’s overall safety with a plaque last January 25, 2007.

Northwest Airlines Guam/Saipan Station Manager Richard Parsons personally presented Frank Camacho, POI Aviation GM, the plaque, which read: “Presented to honor and recognize a team who has contributed extraordinarily to the advancement of overall safety of the airlines employees and operations. Your efforts to consistently strive to achieve a safe working environment epitomize Northwest’s values and guiding principles.€

Air China Limited visits POI Aviation

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Air China Limited visited POI Aviation last December 4, 2006 to train the latter’s Load Planning Specialists whose duties involve the weighing and balancing of cargos, luggage, passengers and any items that need to be loaded unto aircrafts. (These aircraft models are the B767-200, B767-300, B767-300ER and B777-200). The training ensures POI Aviation maintains their high standards in servicing their clients.

In the picture from left to right are: POI Aviation General Manager Frank Camacho, Air China Limited Trainer Xia Bin , Air China Limited Deputy Director Xinge Cao and POI Aviation Acting Flight Operations and Ramp Department Manager Rommel Monserrat.