FirstFlight, a charter, management and aviation services company, is pleased to announce that aviation industry veteran Walter Buser has joined the Company as Director of Business Development. He will be based in the company’s newly opened Teterboro office and will work with the FirstFlight sales and marketing team to promote the company’s aviation services which include charter, aircraft management, sales/acquisition and maintenance.

FirstFlight President and CEO John Dow commented on the appointment: "We are pleased that Walter has accepted a key position with FirstFlight and believe that he will be instrumental in expanding our business, especially in the New York Metro area. His in-depth experience in all aspects of our operation fits well with the full range of aircraft management services we offer to our clients."

Walter has an extensive background in corporate aviation. Most recently he was Director of Client Services for Liberty Jet in Islip, NY. He also held the position of VP Operations and Customer Service at Summit Jet/Sentient Flight Group and Manager of Charter Sales for TAG Aviation. Walter is a type-rated Learjet pilot and has maintenance and dispatch experience.

At the beginning of this month, FirstFlight opened a new office at the Teterboro, NJ Airport. The office is located at the First Aviation facility. The New York City market continues to be a primary market for the organization's business and initially, the office will provide a sales presence and support for all FirstFlight charter operations and managed aircraft based in the NYC metro area.