Abu Dhabi, 15 September, 2009: Maximus Air Cargo, the largest all-cargo airline in the UAE, today announced the appointment of Zed Communications to handle its local and international public relations business. The agreement was signed in Abu Dhabi and took effect on 1st September 2009.

Thomas Bommer, Marketing Manager of Maximus Air Cargo said: "Our relationship with Zed is very good indeed and we have been particularly impressed by their high level of professionalism and ability to deliver against tight deadlines."

Bommer added: "Zed has shown dedication in meeting our high standards. Now that they've launched their PR division, it's only logical to appoint them for all our communications requirements."

Robert Mitchell, Managing Director of Zed Communications, said: "Maximus is an outstandingly well managed company. This is a great opportunity to further strengthen the brand, by integrating PR with our current 360 degree branding approach."

Maximus Air Cargo currently employs over 150 people and operates a fleet of eight all-cargo aircraft, across the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia.

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Editors' Notes

About Maximus Air Cargo
Maximus Air Cargo was established in 2005 to provide tailored solutions for moving outsized cargo.  After operating for only just over 4 years in the region, it is now a significant regional player, employing more than 150 staff and operating a fleet of eight all-cargo Antonov An-124-100, Airbus A300-600RF, Ilyushin IL-76TD, and Lockheed Hercules L382G aircraft across the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia.

Maximus also runs regular scheduled cargo services on behalf of airlines including Etihad, Iberia, Air France, and Sudan Airways, as well as being the exclusive air relief support partner for the UAE Red Crescent.

About Zed Communications
Zed Communications was founded ten years ago in Dubai and was formerly known as 'Electric Orange'. It was acquired by Zabeel Investments in 2006 and is now part of a group of companies which are focused on the future of the UAE.

Zed offers fully integrated online and offline communications, from strategic positioning to experiential branding.  The company continues to expand across the region and now has offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as well as representatives in Oman and Qatar.

For more information, please contact:
Sami Alshorafa
PR Account Director
Zed Communications
Tel: +9714 425 0336
Fax: +9714 425 0335
E-mail: sami@zed-communications.com

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