First Bombardier Challenger 300 aircraft available for charter in the Middle East joins growing Skyjet International network
Dubai, UAE - Bombardier Skyjet International announced today it has selected the Royal Jet Group - a leading executive flight services provider based in the UAE - to join its growing business jet charter network. Under this agreement, Royal Jet will provide Skyjet International customers access to its fleet of aircraft - including the first super midsize Challenger 300 business jet available for charter in the Middle East - for private jet travel within the Middle East and beyond.
The agreement - which increases the Skyjet International Middle Eastern fleet to 16 business jets - was signed by Christopher Crum, President & Chief Executive Officer of Royal Jet and Judith Moreton, Managing Director, Bombardier Skyjet International, in a ceremony held today at the Royal Jet chalet at the Dubai Air Show.
On hand to celebrate this occasion, his Excellency Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Chairman of Royal Jet said: "Royal Jet is very pleased by the alliance established with Bombardier Skyjet International. It is a strategic step that will enable strong growth of our customer base."
"The Middle East continues to be one of our most important growth markets, with demand increasing at rapid rates," added Judith Moreton. "As one of the region's leading business jet charter providers, with exceptional safety and service standards, Royal Jet is an excellent addition to our growing network. Already, their new Challenger 300 is generating tremendous interest among customers in the region."
The Bombardier Challenger 300 - the first true super midsize jet - offers transcontinental range and superior long-range cruise speed. The aircraft, which entered service in January 2004,
can fly Dubai-Geneva, Dubai-Beijing, Riyadh-London and Riyadh-Harare non-stop with eight passengers on board.
A proven leader in the air charter and services industry, Royal Jet hosted the first Middle East Business Aviation Conference (MEBA), on the eve of the Dubai Airshow, to examine the growing and evolving needs of the business jet sector. MEBA was held on November 19, 2005, under the dual patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Dubai and His Excellency Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Public Works and Chairman of Royal Jet.
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About Royal Jet
Royal Jet was launched in May 2003 and is a 100 per cent UAE owned private charter operator. Royal Jet provides special services in the field of air charter to VIP customers wishing to charter luxurious aircraft for private business, leisure or official governmental flights.
Royal Jet flights have been designed to cater to the special needs of VVIP/VIP customers, businessmen and families alike, who require privacy and services of the highest standard.
Royal Jet flies its customers to their chosen destination, at their preferred time on their preferred schedule. All food is prepared in accordance with the requests and desires of the customers. Royal Jet's aircraft can be reconfigured to suit the customer's needs within two and a half hours of confirming availability. The aircraft will then be ready for take-off to the customer's (required) selected destination.
Furthermore, Royal Jet has established Royal Med, its air ambulance division, geared with sate of the art medical equipment and full time Aero Medical team of Doctors and Nurses. Royal Jet also offers consultancy services through its aircraft management and acquisition division for private jet owners. A fourth division is the Royal Jet FBO/ VIP terminal where a full range of maintenance, ground handling and crew and catering services are provided to all executive flights flying into or through Abu Dhabi.
About Skyjet InternationalBombardier Skyjet International - together with Bombardier Skyjet - is the only service of its kind to be developed by a business aircraft manufacturer. Featuring the world's largest fleet of Bombardier aircraft - including the Bombardier Learjet 31A, 40, 45/45XR and 60;
the Bombardier Challenger 300, 601-3R, 604 and 850; and the Bombardier Global Express -
it offers access to a fleet of more than 900 business aircraft and 5,500 airports worldwide. In the last six months, Skyjet International has increased the number of hours sold in the Middle East by over 40 per cent and has doubled its customer base.
Bombardier Skyjet International has offices in Dubai, London and Hong Kong. Bombardier Skyjet is headquartered near Washington D.C.
About Bombardier
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from regional aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2005 were $15.8 billion US and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD).
News and information are available at www.bombardier.com
Bombardier, Skyjet International, Bombardier Skyjet, Learjet 31A, Learjet 40, Learjet 45, Learjet 45 XR, Learjet 60, Challenger 300, Challenger 601-3R, Challenger 604, Challenger 850 and Global Express are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
For more infomation, please contact:
Leo Knaapen
Montreal
Bombardier
Tel: + 1 514-969-5181
E-mail: leo.knaapen@aero.bombardier.com
Website: www.bombardier.com
Abu Dhabi
Marketing Department
Royal Jet
Tel: +971 2 5757000
E-mail: info@royajetgroup.com
Website: www.royaljetgroup.com
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