Receives top award for the eighth year running
Abu Dhabi, May 5, 2014: Abu Dhabi-based international luxury flight services company Royal Jet's tryst with the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) continues as it scooped the Middle East's Leading Private Jet Charter award at a glittering ceremony held at the JW Marriott Marquis, Dubai on 4 May in the presence of the who's who of the travel industry.
The award was received by Fahad Wali, Royal Jet's Chief Commercial Officer from His Highness Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum and Graham Cooke, Chairman & Founder, World Travel Awards which is dubbed the 'Oscars of the Travel Industry'.
Royal Jet's eighth consecutive win in this annual WTA category, which is voted for by travel and tourism professionals worldwide, recognised its unparalleled leadership in the private aviation sector over the last 12 months.
The luxury private jet operator has been at the forefront of enhancing customer experience through several innovative products and services. The company recently announced that it is replacing its entire fleet by 2020 as part of its $750 million investment to ensure their customers continue to receive an exceptional service.
The operator is also upgrading its fleet of Boeing Business Jets to provide the latest in-flight experience to VIPs, heads of state, senior management and other guests who fly Royal Jet.
Shane O'Hare, Royal Jet's President and CEO said: "This eighth consecutive WTA accolade as the Middle East's Leading Private Jet Charter is testament to the team's effort under the visionary leadership of our chairman, His Excellency Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan.
"The dedication and commitment from all our employees ensure our customers receive a truly bespoke and luxurious service."
Royal Jet is the world's most awarded private jet company with over 20 awards won over the last five years.
Wali explained: "Since we first received the award in 2007, we have continually been striving to go above and beyond and push the boundaries of the private aviation sector. We are committed to bringing excellence in all aspects of the business."
About Royal Jet:
Royal Jet, the international luxury flight services company, is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi Aviation, a publicly listed company on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, 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 business expansion plans have been created to find the best solutions to address the ever-growing and changing demand in the aviation industry. Its fleet of jets includes six Boeing Business Jets, which makes Royal Jet the world's largest single BBJ operator.
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; its award-winning Fixed Base Operations (FBO)/VIP terminal at the Abu Dhabi International Airport and Royal Jet Luxury Vacations (RJLV) - a bespoke luxury holiday provider.
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, MedLink (a service of MedAir Inc.) and the Flight Safety Foundation.
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