We are delighted to announce the renewal of our partnership with Istres Provence Volley for the second consecutive year ! On this occasion, Olivier Follea, president of the club, honored us with a visit to our premises and presented us with the iconic jersey for the 2024-2025 season. Club Istres Provence Volley (IPV) is an amateur volleyball club offering training sessions and courses for young and old. In 2024, the Club was awarded the silver Label Club Formateur for its commitment to developing young talent and their passion for volleyball. We are proud to support local talents and clubs that make our region shine.
Yesterday, Santa Claus made an appearance in our premises! For the joy of young and old alike, the magic of Christmas was once again present at JJGK AERO. Amidst castles and inflatable games, some of the children were having fun while others were at the creative workshop coloring or drawing. Meanwhile, at the face painting stand, many children were lining up for the chance to become a fox or Spider-Man, while the more indulgent ones enjoyed crêpes and hot chocolate with their families. To wrap up this beautiful afternoon, Santa Claus, dressed in his finest coat, handed out gifts. This convivial moment is a wonderful way to thank our teams, and conclude a year filled with projects.
Yesterday, we had the honor of participating in a significant event at the Base Aérienne 125 Istres: the inauguration of the base’s museum as well as the “Mirage IV Tail Fin Memorial”. The evening began with an inspiring presention by Colonel Sébastien Esteve, who shared updates on the operational and event-related activities of the base, along with its perspectives and future projects. We then rediscovered the “Mirage IV Tail Fin Memorial”, which was restored this summer thanks to the remarkable work of our painting team. This renovation highlights a powerful symbol of the history of French military aviation. The evening continued with the inauguration of the museum, a space dedicated to preserving and sharing the base’s heritage. The event concluded at the mess hall, around a convivial cocktail that provided a special opportunity for exchanges and discussions.
Last Friday marked the 13th day of the Liqui Moly StarLigue, and we had the privilege of presenting the match between the Taureaux and Saint-Raphaël. It was an opportunity for us to highlight our activity and expertise during an intense and action-packed game, in which Istres once again demonstrated its fighting spirit and teamwork. We are proud to support a team that shares our values: determination, discipline and excellence. A huge congratulations to the players and the entire staff. Thanks to beIN Sports France and Istres Provence Handball for this opportunity and to all the fans for always be being there to cheer on the Taureaux !
We are pleased to announce that BIJA Industrie is now our tooling partner for a strategic project in collaboration with Westair Helicopters in Namibia. Founded in 2004, BIJA Industrie is a French company based in Brignoles, specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of specific tools and tooling for the civil and military aerospace sectors. Thanks to its position as a leader in the sector, it is a partner of the MAF Aéronautique competition for the Best Apprentices of France, Structure option. Thanks to their recognized expertise, responsiveness, and the exceptional quality of their solutions, we ensure our teams benefit from high-level technical support to successfully carry out this ambitious mission. This partnership with BIJA Industrie strengthens our ability to anticipate and meet the specific demands of the aerospace sector while guaranteeing our partners and clients results that meet their expectations. A big thank you to Laurence BIJA and Laurent BIJA for this collaboration.Stay tuned to discover the next steps and progress of this exciting project.
Afterwork with Istres Provence Handball partners: an evening full of exchanges! ✨ On Wednesday evening, we had the pleasure of welcoming the professional team of Istres Provence Handball along with their partners, newcomers to the world of aeronautics. This friendly evening was an opportunity to introduce them to the technical expertise and passion the drive JJGK Aero every day. Our directors, Michel Augen and Alexis Tierny, shared their expertise, answered all questions with enthusiasm, and fueled the participants’ curiosity. A great way to strenghten the ties between sports, innovation, and aeronautics. 🚁🤝 Thank you all for your presence and interest! We are delighted with this collaboration and the exciting opportunities it opens up.
A partnership formalized during Les Rencontres d’Affaires by AéroSud. Last week, ALEXIS TIERNY, Associate Director and Cédric Bousquet, Customer Support Manager, proudly represented JJGK Aero at this flagship event for the aerospace industry in the South Region, dedicated to innovation and collaboration. In this inspiring setting, we officially sealed our future collaboration with AVREAL and TRACING FLIGHT by Ixarys. This corporate synergy marks the starting point of an ambitious project in the MRO sector, driven by a shared vision of excellence and transformation in the aerospace industry. We look forward to sharing the milestones of this promising partnership with you. Stay tuned for more updates!
Looking back on the VSM day. On October 7th, at the Jean Sarrail Aeronautical Center in Istres, our team participated in an immersive “Sea Survival” training session organized by VSM Training Services. Created 37 years ago, VSM is a Small-Medium Company located on the Pôle Aéronautique d’Istres, offering formations to aircraft’s crew members through real time simulation of specific situations like “Survival at Sea”. In a wave pool, plunged into darkness and under a simulated storm, Olivier Long, a B1.3 mechanic who joined us this summer, rose to the challenge successfully escaping from a submerged cabin.
As every year since 2021, the European Rotors event returned from November 4 to 7 this time in Amsterdam, for three consecutives days of professionnal exhibionst. This international gathering dedicated to the helicopters welcomed more than 230 exhibitors representing over 80 countries. Alongside this BtoB event, co-organized by the European Helicopter Association (EHA), the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and produced by the Vertical Aviation International (VAI), the exhibit is hosting the prestigious EASA Rotorcraft and the Symposium Safety VTOL. This key moment highlighted the last innovations in aviation safety, a crucial element for the future of helicopters. JJGK Aero exhibiting for the first time at European Rotors After attending the exhibition as a visitor for the 3rd edition in Madrid, this year JJGK Aero was an exhibitor at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Center. Michel Augen, CEO, Alexis Tierny, associate director, Cédric Bousquet, our new client support, Florian Morata, Painting Technical Office Agent, and Margot Leroux, executive assistant, that welcomed you on our booth and brought light on our expertise as a MRO Center, specialist of the Super Puma family. Strategic meeting and partnerships This event, filled with training sessions, seminars, workshops, and meetings with key figures in the aviation industry, allowed attendees to discover the latest innovations and solutions offered by major industry players. It provided all participants with a unique opportunity to enhance their skills and strengthen their professional relationships. We were pleased to welcome our partner Ixarys Tracing Flight with Patrick Hyppolite and Baptiste Vignes. These fruitful exchanges reinforce our collaboration and open exciting prospects for the future. It was also an opportunity to formalize our partnership with Westair Helicopters for maintenance operations on H225 helicopters. This strategic partnership marks an important milestone in our growth and the expansion of our international network. See you from 18 to 20 November 2025 in Cologne for the 5th edition of European Rotors !
We are delighted to announce the partnership between Westair Helicopters and JJGK Aero. Founded in 2018, Westair Helicopters is an Italian commercial air transport operator primarily serving the oil and gas industry in Europe and Africa. Formalized during the 4th edition of EUROPEAN ROTORS in Amsterdam, we were delighted to welcome Edwin Soeters, CEO, Gilles Gompertz, Managing Director, Christo Roets, Managing Director of Westair Helicopters to our stand. This collaboration also marks the promising return of Airbus H225 helicopters to offshore operations in the oil and gas sector.