NasJet-the largest private jet company in the Midde East takes delivery of another managed aircraft, making the company the leading Gulfstream operator in the region. "This also uniquely positions NasJet as one of the top 20 operators in the world, with 75 aircraft under management", stated Sulaiman Al-Hamdan Group CEO.
The arrival of the new aircraft reflects the need for private jets in the Middle East is continuing to grow, despite the global economic turmoil. According to Honeywell Aerospace's annual Business Aviation Outlook, the Middle East/Africa is anticipated to show the strongest demand after Asia.
"Regionally, we have seen a year on year increase in activity levels, particularly in Saudi Arabia" says James Dailey COO of NasJet. "There is an even split between existing private jet users as well as new entrants, with steady demand coming from GCC corporations, actively chasing business deals around the globe".
"With the new G550 owner, it was clear he already had considerable aircraft experience and his requirements were extremely sophisticated" highlighted Yosef Hafiz, NasJet Director of Aircraft Management. "NasJet has managed and operated Gulfstreams in the Middle East since 1999 and has a reputation for applying stringent standards of safety/service, developed over many years working with international partners".
Notes to Editors:
NasJet is a part of the National Air Services Group (NAS Holding) a Saudi Arabia based private company. The company manages and supports in access of 75 private aircraft with a fleet value in access of $1.5 billion. The core fleet is comprised of Airbus, Gulfstream, Falcon and Hawker aircraft. NasJet is a recognised leader in the region for corporate aviation services, with the largest and fastest growing fleet, delivering international safety standards, a full range of corporate aviation services including aircraft sales, management, charter, fractional, completions, maintenance and financing.
NasJets flyGulfstream Aircraft Management Program provides owners with 'economy of scale' cost saving benefits including fuel, crew training, parts and fleet insurance, since the company operates a core fleet of Gulfstream aircraft.
NasJet has a number unique Flight Programs, able to provide guaranteed aircraft availability with as little as 12-hrs notice, zero-ferry charges in the Middle East, fixed annual costs, upgrade or downgrade aircraft type and access to aircraft worldwide. NasJet is a Part 91/125/135 operator and the first private company in Saudi Arabia to be awarded an Aircraft Operating Certificate (AOC) by The General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA), National Air Services (Nas Holding) employs over 1400 aviation experts across four main companies including NasJet (Private Aircraft), nasair (Budget Airline), NAS Tech-a Lufthansa Technik partnership (Maintenance) and NAS Charter & Aviation Services for (Hajj & Umrah).
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