Dubai, United Arab Emirates,
ExecuJet Middle East, a leading business aviation services company and part of the Global ExecuJet Aviation Group, has recently acquired a Bombardier Global Express on its Air Operating Certificate, it was announced today. The aircraft was obtained to meet increasing demand for ultra-long range charter aircraft in this region.
"The charter market in the Middle East has typically favored the larger, intercontinental aircraft," say Khader Mattar, sales director ExecuJet Middle East. "Although our Bombardier Learjet 60 is popular on regional missions, the Global Express will offer our customers non-stop flights to destinations such as Perth, Australia and Cape Town, South Africa."
In line with ExecuJet's stringent operational requirements, this aircraft will be flown by a highly experienced crew members Captain Guy Farnfield (total hours 7200), Captain Denzil White (total hours 8300) and Chief Flight Attendant Fatima Bouzroud. This team will ensure that passengers enjoy the very best in on-board service and in-flight safety.
"We are extremely proud to be able to offer this highly sought-after model in the region," says Capt. White. "The aircraft features a seating capacity of up to 16 passengers, it has a range of over 11000km, it flies farther and faster than any other business aircraft, and provides the most comfortable and productive cabin environment."
ExecuJet Middle East remains the only independent charter operator to have been granted a U.A.E. air operating certificate, enabling its aircraft to operate from Dubai International Airport.
Mattar points out however: "An added advantage is that the cost-efficiency of this aircraft type allows ExecuJet to offer departures from most Middle East cities without incurring huge ferry costs."
ExecuJet is one of the largest operators of Bombardier Global Express aircraft in the world, with aircraft based in Zurich, Geneva, London and Johannesburg.
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About ExecuJet Middle East
ExecuJet Middle East, established in 1998, is based at Dubai International Airport. The company provides a complete set of aviation services associated with the sale, operation, management, charter and support of modern high-technology business jets, serving customers throughout the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.
ExecuJet specialises in the sale and support of business aircraft to suit most mission profiles. The company is the official sales and distribution agent for Bombardier Aerospace's entire range of Learjet business jet aircraft in 10 Middle Eastern countries: Bahrain; Egypt; Jordan; Kuwait; Lebanon; Oman; Qatar; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Yemen. Bombardier Aerospace is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative aviation products and services for the regional, business and amphibious aircraft markets.
Furthermore, ExecuJet is also an appointed Pilatus distributor for the PC-12 turboprop aircraft in the same sales territory.
In recognition of its highly professional aviation service standards and products, ExecuJet Middle East was the first independent business aviation service provider to receive an air operator's certificate from the UAE civil aviation authority. Under this certification, ExecuJet operates and manages a selection of aircraft for charter including a Bombardier Learjet 60 midsize business jet and a Bombardier Challenger 604 wide-body business jet.
ExecuJet Middle East and Bombardier Aerospace expect to complete construction of a dedicated aircraft service centre and spare parts depot at Dubai International Airport in 2004. This venture is unique in that Bombardier (as an Original Equipment Manufacturer) and ExecuJet (as a service provider) will be the first to offer full representation and support in the region.
ExecuJet Middle East is a member of the ExecuJet Aviation Group, a global aviation group of associated companies located in Australia, the Middle East, Scandinavia, Southern Africa, & Switzerland, providing a comprehensive range of services including aircraft sales, charter, maintenance, flight operations, aviation services & fleet management. Globally, the ExecuJet Aviation Group represents the entire Bombardier Aerospace portfolio of products in more than 30 countries worldwide, and currently manages more than 90 executive jets.
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For more information, please contact:
Nicholla Henderson
ExecuJet Middle East
Tel: +971 4 294 9460
Fax: +971 4 294 8407
operations@execujet-me.com
© Press Release 2004
