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UAE National To Direct Royal Jet's Flight Operations

Abu Dhabi, 12 February 2008: Royal Jet , the Middle East's business aviation market leader, has promoted UAE national Captain Mohamed Saif Al Mazroui to the position of Director of Flight Operations, with immediate effect.

The appointment comes as part of the company's management restructuring, aimed at readying itself for a major anticipated increase in new business.

Captain Al Mazroui has extensive experience going back some 25 years, including time spent in both the US and in the UK. He started with Amiri Flight , for whom he worked for a total of 20 years, with gaps for six years working for Gulf Air and just over two years with Oman Air, before returning once again to Amiri Flight . He has piloted Boeing 737, 767, Airbus A300-600 and 320 aircraft.

In his new role he will have three key objectives - to ensure the safety of Royal Jet 's extensive fleet of aircraft, to be in charge of real-situation assessment centres when hiring pilots, and making sure pilots follow standard procedures whilst working to the highest standards possible. Another of his key objectives is the Emiratisation of the flight crews.

Royal Jet 's VP Operations, Capt Andy Bray expressed his delight over the appointment. "Captain Al Mazroui has already proved his professionalism and commitment to the company and as Royal Jet continues to enjoy an exponential increase in new business, this appointment will be critical in ensuring that we are well placed to further expand our market leadership of the private aviation sector."

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About Royal Jet :
UAE-headquartered Royal Jet pioneered business aviation in the Arabian Gulf in 2003 and the company is now the regional market leader in the provision of international luxury executive flight services. Royal Jet provides bespoke client services and is dedicated to delivering the very highest standards of safety, efficiency and luxury culminating in a world-class offering.

Royal Jet 's flexible and responsive operations meet the demands of businessmen and their families who require discreet, customised services and point-to-point travel to their chosen destinations at their preferred schedule. In-flight catering is designed to client needs and our on-board service is meticulous in its attention to detail yet unobtrusive. Royal Jet aircraft can be reconfigured to suit clients' needs within two and a half hours of confirming availability and will then be ready for take-off.

Royal Jet operates several divisions including; VIP Aircraft Charter, the Royal Med air ambulance service; aircraft management and acquisition and Fixed Base Operations (FBO) /VIP terminal offering a full range of maintenance, ground handling, crew and catering services. FBO facilities are maintained at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

With a privately-held fleet of five Boeing Business Jets, Royal Jet is now the world's largest single BBJ operator. Its growing fleet of 12 jets also includes an Avro RJ85 premier short-haul jet, a Medevac Learjet L55, two twin-engined Learjet L35s, two mid-range Gulfstream 300s and a long-range Gulfstream 4SP. The fleet range enables the company to offer a broad depth of offering and highly competitive charter services.

Royal Jet is a founder member of the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA), which promotes the interests of the regional business aviation industry and a member of the NBAA, AVITAT, MedLink (a service of MedAir Inc.) and the Flight Safety Foundation.

Royal Jet is chaired by His Excellency Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE's Minister for Public Works and Housing.

For more information please visit: www.royaljetgroup.com or contact:
Sarah Walker-Kerr,
Royal Jet ,
Email: swalker@royaljetgroup.com
Tel.: 009712 5051648

Tariq Zuroub,
MCS/Action,
Email: tariq.z@actionprgroup.com
Tel: 00971 50 2035678

© Press Release 2008