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Embraer Sells Lineage 1000 Jet To The Al Habtoor Group

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July 15, 2008

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Royal Jet managed the deal and will ensure the support of the aircraft
São José dos Campos, July 15, 2008 – Embraer and Royal Jet, the latter representing the Al
Habtoor Group conglomerate, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), signed a contract to
purchase one Lineage 1000 executive jet, which will be operated for private use.
“We are delighted to welcome such an esteemed and valued customer as the Al Habtoor
Group to our growing Lineage operator base,” said Colin Steven, Embraer Vice
President, Marketing and Sales – Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, Executive Jets.
“The Lineage 1000 provides premium comfort for linking the Middle East to Europe or
Asia, offering stylish accommodations, with ample space.” The Al Habtoor Group selected Royal Jet – the international luxury flight services company,
chaired by H.E. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan – to carry out due diligence on the
acquisition, including all technical specifications. Royal Jet will also provide aircraft management for the Lineage 1000, which ties in well with the
company’s strategy of concentrating on midsize to large business jets.
“We are eager to receive the Lineage 1000,” said Mohammed Al Habtoor, CEO of the
Habtoor. “We were immediately filled with enthusiasm for the unparalleled luxurious interior and overall performance of the aircraft,
which will allow us to fly to London nonstop with the whole family.”
Designed to travel nonstop for 4,200 nautical miles (7,778 km), the Lineage 1000 offers an
innovative cabin design with best-in-class materials and a wide variety of interior options.
About the Al Habtoor Group
The Al Habtoor Group has grown with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and while best
known for construction, it is globally recognized through its involvement in the hotel,
automotive, real estate, educational, insurance and publishing sectors.
Interior of the Lineage 1000 jet

One of the UAE’s most respected and successful businesses, the Al Habtoor Group operates
in the UAE and international markets. The highly qualified, experienced and professional
multinational team now exceeds 40,000 – and this is expected to continue to grow, in line
with planned expansion.
The Group’s construction division, Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises (now part of the Al
Habtoor Leighton Group), has a rich portfolio, having created some of the world’s most
stunning landmarks. These include the icon of Dubai, the Burj Al Arab, and the multibilliondollar
construction of the new Terminal 3 Concourse 2 project at Dubai International Airport.
Habtoor Hotels owns and operates six top-class hotels, including two new five star properties, the
Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa, in Dubai, and the Habtoor Grand Convention Centre & Spa, in
Beirut, Lebanon.
Al Habtoor Motors’ brand portfolio includes Mitsubishi, with a wide choice of sedans, 4x4s
and commercial vehicles, Temsa buses, and premium brands, such as Bentley, Aston Martin,
and Bugatti. Al Habtoor Motors imports more than 60,000 vehicles from Japan every year. It
has a well-established network of seven showrooms, eight service centers and 12 parts centers
that effectively cover the entire UAE.
Just as the UAE name has become synonymous with trade and enterprise all over the world,
the name of the Al Habtoor Group has become synonymous with dynamic growth, evidenced
by its commitment to develop and grow businesses in multiple sectors.
About Royal Jet
Royal Jet is an award-winning international luxury flight services provider, headquartered in
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The company is owned by Abu
Dhabi Aviation and the Amiri Flight, the royal flight service, and is chaired by His Excellency,
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, who serves as a Minister on the UAE Federal Cabinet.
The company’s five core offerings are luxury VIP aircraft charter, Royal Med medical
evacuation service, Fixed Base Operations (FBO) and VIP Terminal at Abu Dhabi
International Airport, and Aircraft Management and Acquisition Consultancy.
Royal Jet has created a five-year expansion strategy to find the best solutions to address the
Middle East’s business aviation boom. The expansion spans fleet acquisition, interior
upgrades, and a strengthening of its sales structure

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