Abu Dhabi, 27 December 2010: Royal Jet, the Abu Dhabi-based international luxury flight services company chaired by His Excellency Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, will enter 2011 with an even stronger global presence.

This follows the signing today of a partnership with Aviation Services Management (ASM), an industry leading company providing a wide range of specialized business and commercial aviation services to target the fast growing Indian market.

Ahmed Al Mamari, Chief Operating Officer for Royal Jet and Vito Gomes, Founder & Managing Director, Aviation Services Management signed the agreement, in the presence of Fahad Wali, Acting Vice President Commercial who facilitated the partnership. 

"The number of High Net Worth Individuals in India is experiencing considerable growth, which, when combined with a significant gap in the availability of business jets with 10 to 42 passenger capacity, presents excellent opportunities for business aviation across the Indian sub continent and for Royal Jet in particular," said Wali.

"With ASM's strong foundation in the UAE and network of offices across India coupled with Royal Jet's heritage and award-winning service capabilities, this agreement will undoubtedly result in positive benefits for both parties," he added.

Established in 1998 in the United Kingdom - BVI, ASM has ventured into the United Arab Emirates, operating and delivering aviation services network for Asia, Middle East, Africa, CIS, Europe and USA. The company provides 24 hours year-round services, with an emphasis on security and safety.

"We are delighted to forge a relationship with Royal Jet, the global leader in the private aviation industry," said Gomes. "With this partnership we can bring the finest aviation services to the emerging Indian market.  ASM has deep roots in India and understand the needs for corporate and discerning individual travellers from India."

Now in its eighth year, Royal Jet has well established presence in the UAE and Kuwait. And in the last 18 months, its footprint in the Saudi Arabian market has grown significantly through its partnership with ARABASCO, the premiere Fixed Based Operations (FBO) and maintenance facility provider in the kingdom.

In addition, last year in partnership with Maximus Air Cargo, the UAE's largest dedicated cargo aircraft operator and Royal Jet's sister company under the Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) Group, it launched its sales office at Stansted Airport that further enhanced its presence in the UK and European markets.  

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About Royal Jet:
Royal Jet, the international luxury flight services company, is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi Aviation and the 'Presidential Flight Authority' the royal flight service. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, Royal Jet is chaired by His Excellency Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, who also serves as Minister in the UAE Federal Cabinet.

Royal Jet's success lies in its exceptional bespoke client services and dedication to delivering the ultimate in safety, efficiency and luxury. Its product personalisation, which defines Royal Jet, is reflected in its 'Your Flight' brand philosophy - ensuring clients receive meticulous, individual attention throughout the entire Royal Jet experience.

Royal Jet's business expansion plans have been created to find the best solutions to address the ever-growing and changing demand in the aviation industry. Its fast-growing fleet of jets includes six Boeing Business Jets, which makes Royal Jet the world's largest single BBJ operator; two mid-range Gulfstream 300s; a long-range Gulfstream IVSP; a Lear Jet 60 and an Embraer Lineage 1000.

Royal Jet's product offering spans several operations including; luxury air charter services: Royal Jet Charter Brokerage, which provides travel solutions through sourcing the appropriate aircraft for charter through a network of carefully audited operators; Royal Jet Medical Evacuation Service, with state-of-the-art equipment and highly-qualified, skilled and dedicated medical professionals;  aircraft management and acquisition consultancy aimed at delivering optimum returns; and its award-winning Fixed Base Operations (FBO) /VIP terminal at the Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Flexibility, responsiveness, discretion and customisation symbolize Royal Jet's promise of delivering and excelling, the demands of today's sophisticated business aviation traveller. In-flight catering ensures every individual taste is catered to with tailor-made menus and an attentive, yet unobtrusive on-board service.

Royal Jet is a founder member of the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA), promoting the interests of the regional business aviation industry, and a member of the NBAA, AVITAT, MedLink (a service of MedAir Inc.) and the Flight Safety Foundation.  

About ASM Ltd:
Established in 1998 in the United Kingdom - BVI, Aviation Services Management (ASM) ventured into the United Arab Emirates, operating and delivering aviation services network for Middle East, Africa, CIS, Europe and USA. ASM is a one stop shop for all aircraft related services and was founded by Vito Gomes an aviation professional with over 25 years of hands on aviation background.

Based out of Sharjah- UAE, ASM has branch offices in Dubai, Goa-India, And the UK, with locally employed staffs.

ASM became one of the leading brands in the flight support industry, catering to scheduled, non scheduled & private jet owners by providing a wide range of global specialized aviation services tailor made to provide value and convenience to both business and commercial aviation companies.

ASM has a team of dedicated professionals, including pilots, navigators, ATC controllers & flight engineers, ensuring excellence on ground & in flight.

For more information please visit: www.royaljetgroup.com or contact: 
Sarah Walker-Kerr,
Royal Jet,
Email: swalker@royaljetgroup.com
Tel.: 00971 2 505 1648

For more information please visit: www.asm.services.aero or contact:
Michelle Menezes, ASM Ltd,
mmenezes@asm.services.aero,
Tel: 00971 4 2994259

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