Germany's Triple Alpha Luftfahrt, part of Ocean Sky Aviation Group, is building a bespoke sales force as it expands management and charter in 2010. Newly appointed sales manager Stefanie Grehl says: "The challenging economic climate means that we have to be as proactive as possible. Triple Alpha's team of highly qualified sales representatives will strengthen market share and ensure we supply our growing client base with exactly what is needed."

Hans Pfeiffer, co-founder of the Dusseldorf-based Triple Alpha, says that the company's fleet is being expanded and developed in 2010 to include a second Challenger 300, a Phenom 100, a Mustang and a Gulfstream 150.

He adds: "We will be able to offer increased charter availability. Our programme to develop a diverse fleet of business jets is proceeding well and the new sales team will take them a step further. One priority is to stabilise the utilisation of its fleet at a very comfortable level."

The company's long-serving Katharina Pfeiffer has been promoted to head quality management. Ocean Sky took a majority stake in Triple Alpha (EBAN September 2009) with the acquisition effectively doubling its fleet to 32 aircraft ranging up from VLJs to an A319.