Kuwait, 01 December 2008: The region's fastest growing ground handling company National Aviation Services (NAS)National Aviation Services (NAS) today announced the signing of an agreement with Royal JordanianRoyal Jordanian Airlines for the provision of ground handling and support services at the Kuwait International Airport at an official ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the Kuwait International Airport.

The ceremony which was followed by an official ribbon cutting at the check-in counters at the Kuwait Airport, took place with senior management of NASNAS, Royal JordanianRoyal Jordanian and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) present.

Though Royal JordanianRoyal Jordanian has been operating to Kuwait for a number of years now, this agreement marks the transfer of ground handling service providers and further solidifies the reputation of NASNAS as a world class service provider. Through this agreement, NASNAS will provide Royal JordanianRoyal Jordanian with airline ground handling services like ground/ramp support, passenger services and cargo management.

Passengers traveling on Royal JordanianRoyal Jordanian will have the option of daily flights from Kuwait to Amman, Jordan and through this will be able to connect to around 56 destinations worldwide. They will also be able to take advantage of other value added services provided by NASNAS like the Meet & Assist, the Pearl Lounge for First & Business Class Passengers and the soon to be launched exclusive Derwaza mini airport terminal.

"NASNAS stands out in terms of punctuality and quality of service" said Naji Al-Ajmi, President & Chief Executive Officer of NASNAS Global. "Royal JordanianRoyal Jordanian has high standards of service in the sky and we are sure to meet their expectations on the ground. We are confident that we will be able to add value to their operations in Kuwait with our superior services and excellent relationship management programs." he continued.

Like its ground handling partner in Kuwait, Royal JordanianRoyal Jordanian has won a number of industry related awards from world renowned and recognized associations like Merit Award for the Airline Turnaround of the Year 2006 held by the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA), the Phoenix award given by Air Transport World magazine, "Airline of the Year 2007" award by the Air Finance Journal and the Airline Strategy Award in the technology category and will be looking forward to upgrading the services it offers to its passengers traveling to and from Kuwait.

"We at NASNAS take all the steps to ensure that our customers have an edge over their contemporaries in this highly competitive aviation market and Royal JordanianRoyal Jordanian will be able to reap these benefits immediately as they come on board with NASNAS." concluded Al-Ajmi.

Royal JordanianRoyal Jordanian President & CEO Samer Majali commented that Royal JordanianRoyal Jordanian is glad to partner with the National Aviation Services, being a renowned ground handling company in Kuwait and worldwide.

He also said that the agreement with NASNAS comes in line with RJRJ's overall modernization processes it has been executing in the last few years. It thus signed this agreement with NASNAS as it is keen on upgrading its ground as well as air services.

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About National Aviation Services:
The NASNAS Group headquartered in Kuwait in an internationally reputed aviation services provider to airlines and airports worldwide. From its initial operations in Kuwait, it has increased its global footprint to include Jordan, the UAE and the Indian sub-continent where it currently operates at twelve airports including the Mumbai International Airport.

NASNAS prides itself in providing world class aviation solutions and is affiliated with leading industry organizations like IGHC, GASA, IAHA, ACI & EASA and follows practices of ISO, EMS & OHSAS.

About Royal Jordanian
Royal JordanianRoyal Jordanian, which has now become a private company, was established in 1963 as the national air carrier of Jordan. Its vision is to be the Airline of choice connecting Jordan and the Levant with the world. The airline is located in the heart of the capital, Amman, and its flights are operated from Queen Alia International Airport. Its modern fleet of 27 aircraft covers 56 destinations on four continents. RJRJ is also a member in the oneworld airline alliance, along with big names in the air transport industry. The company continuously reviews its plans to improve its air and ground services, broaden its route network and modernize its fleet.

© Press Release 2008 from National Aviation Services

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