30 January 2013
Rizon Jet, the award-winning luxury flight services company headquartered in Doha, State of Qatar, is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Director of Flight Operations, Captain Siddharth Bhardwaj.

Aviation professional Siddharth Bhardwaj brings an extensive industry experience and knowledge to the company's Flight Operations Department, having held senior operations and management positions with a commercial airline. He has worked in the aviation industry for more than 14 years and during this period logged more than 8600 hours of flying experience. Having received a bachelor's degree in Professional Aeronautics from the Embry-Riddle University and a master's degree in Business Administration from the Indian School of Business, he extensively worked as a Line Training Captain, Crew Resource Management Instructor, Simulator Instructor, and Customer Acceptance / Post Maintenance Test Pilot.

At Doha, Captain Siddharth is a nominated post holder accepted by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, overseeing the flight operations and training department. Responsible for ensuring compliance with national and international regulations.

 "We are very pleased to have Captain Siddharth join our team," remarks Captain Hassan Al-Mousawi, Rizon Jet's Chief Executive Officer. "His appointment further strengthens Rizon Jet's market position and adds even greater depth to the already solid executive team. We look forward taking full advantage of Siddharth's extensive knowledge and experience in the aviation industry and I am certain that his contributions will enable us to deliver even greater value to our customers and the industry overall."

Rizon Jet, the only independent private jet operator with its own VIP terminal in Qatar, is uniquely positioned to meet the demand of the flourishing Gulf market. The company is also the only Middle East operator to have a luxurious VIP FBO based in the international aviation hub of London, Biggin Hill. Moreover, with the company's maintenance capability, Rizon Jet intends to be a key player providing maintenance services for business jets and private aircraft in both locations.

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About Rizon Jet
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Doha, State of Qatar, Rizon Jet has additional operating bases strategically located in the Middle East (United Arab Emirates, Qatar) and Europe (United Kingdom). Rizon Jet focuses on providing a comprehensive suite of private aviation services ranging from aircraft charter, aircraft maintenance, aircraft management, FBO / VIP Terminal services to aircraft sales and consulting. Rizon Jet is part of Ghanim bin Saad al Saad & Sons Group Holdings (GSSG) headquartered in Doha, State of Qatar.

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About Ghanim bin Saad Al Saad & Sons Group Holdings
Ghanim bin Saad Al Saad & Sons Group Holdings (GSSG) was founded by Ghanim bin Saad Al Saad in 1993 and incorporated in 2007. Today it is one of Qatar's most successful private sector business groups, making a major contribution to the country's economic growth.

GSSG has enjoyed steady growth and success in many fields and industries locally and international. GSSG's diverse portfolio gives its strength and enables its companies within the group to maximise global business opportunities wherever and whenever they arise.

The founder, Mr. Ghanim bin Saad al Saad, has enabled the group to grow to over 40 companies around the world.  As an inspirational business leader, he has steered the group to achieve its success in industries that include aviation, maritime, automobiles, oil & gas, real estate, manufacturing, contracting and trading, finance & asset management, engineering, education, fitness, hotels, hospitality and fashion, information technology and telecommunications. 

In addition to its corporate headquarters in Doha, GSSG also has five international offices located in London, Zurich, Cairo, Singapore and Dubai.

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