Gama Group, the global business aviation and services company today announced significant growth in business aviation activities at Sharjah International Airport.
Gama Aviation FZE's creation of a new FBO (Fixed Base Operation) at Sharjah International Airport earlier this year has resulted in significant growth in business jet movements through this new United Arab Emirates Executive Terminal facility.
Keys results include
Over 25% increase in the number of business jet movements in Q1 2012 v Q1 2011
The number of movement doubled in April 2012 compared to April 2011
A further 20 operators and flight support agencies have signed up handling agreements with Gama's Sharjah FBO
Target 30 minute aircraft transit turnaround consistently achieved or improved on
Average landing to chocks time reduced to an average of just 6 minutes.
Gama Aviation took over responsibility for all business and General aviation aircraft handling at Sharjah International Airport in January this year.
"We're really pleased with these positive results from our first quarter at Sharjah" said Dave Edwards, Managing Director, Gama Aviation FZC. "Our Sharjah FBO has very quickly established itself as a 'stress-free' gateway for business and private visitors to Sharjah, Dubai and the Northern Emirates and the first choice technical stop for business jet operators."
Just a 10 minute drive from Sharjah City Centre and a mere 20 minute drive or 5 minute helicopter ride to and from downtown Dubai, Gama's Sharjah FBO is closer to the business district of Dubai than the new World Central Airport.
About Gama GroupGama is a global business aviation services organization, founded in 1983 in the UK by Marwan Khalek and Stephen Wright.
Gama employs over 300 personnel and operates over 80 business aircraft around the globe and over 30 operating bases across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East.
Gama Group is headquartered at Farnborough Airport in the UK, with its Americas headquarters in Stratford, CT, its Middle East and North Africa headquarters at Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates and its Asian head office in Hong Kong.
The group's companies and affiliates hold EU-OPS, FAA Part 135 and UAE GCAA Charter Certificates, FAA Part 145 Maintenance Approvals, Part 21 Design and Manufacture Approvals and offer business aircraft charter, management, FBO, maintenance, valeting and aviation software services.
Recent expansion of services have included the exclusive provision of executive aircraft ground services at Sharjah International Airport, UAE and the establishment of Gama Engineering Ltd, affording fixed and rotor wing aircraft operators a comprehensive design, manufacturing, certification, maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification service at Fairoaks Airport, UK. Gama's most recent acquisition Ronaldson Airmotive is fully EASA Part 145 certified for the provision of engine and component overhaul services.
Further information from:Liz Bamford
Emerald Media Dubai, 050 551 5971
email liz.bamford@emeraldmedia.co.uk
© Press Release 2012
