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ExecuJet Middle East’s managed fleet expands to 26 aircraft

Written by thomas · Filed Under Aeronautics News 

November 17, 2008

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ExecuJet Middle East is adding two more business jets to its managed fleet portfolio later this month, taking the total number of aircraft offered for charter in the region to 9. The arrival of, a new-build Global 5000 earlier in the month and a further Challenger 604 and L60XR joining ExecuJet’s Dubai International Airport based fleet, alongside a recently accepted and privately managed Challenger 850.
“The ‘M’ registration is becoming increasingly popular here,” noted Mike Berry, Managing Director of ExecuJet Middle East – “with the Isle of Man registry organization being extremely responsive and professional to deal with. Owners can also choose their own personalized registration too, which they like to do” he adds.
ExecuJet Middle East is exhibiting at the Middle East Business Aviation Exhibition (MEBA) this week (Stand No 541) to highlight its aircraft management capabilities and also its expanded MRO expertise. Its bolstered 206-strong staff in the region includes 80 employees dedicated to maintenance activity – 49 engineers and technicians on the shop floor, who are averaging some 5,500 manhours each month.
With the increasing number of Bombardier business jets being supported in the region, Bombardier has added more line items to the ExecuJet managed parts depot stock – up from 1,000 to 1,500 over the past few months. ExecuJet’s Materials Department also offers enhanced opening hours from 07h00 to 23h30 as standard with, 24/7 coverage.
ExecuJet Middle East is an authorised service centre for Honeywell TFE731 (-2 through -5 including -20/-40/-50/-60), HTF7000 series engines and Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) GTCP36-100/150, RE100, RE220. This is an added benefit to operators in the region as this allows ExecuJet to provide Line Maintenance along with Warranty and MSP (Maintenance Service Plan) support to enrolled members. In addition it has recently been authorised as a Honeywell Business and General Aviation (BGA) Avionics Dealership. It is also accredited as a Rockwell Collins Business and Regional Systems (BRS) Avionics Dealership, enabling the company to support avionics installations and upgrades along with other OEM related services.

ExecuJet’s Dubai FBO supporting 70 movements a month
Along with its fleet growth, ExecuJet Middle East’s executive jet handling has expanded some 20% in the past six months handling an average number of 70 movements per month. Movements, although slow over the summer months have been buoyed by healthy activity in many countries in the region, especially Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Dubai, plus increasing demand from Russia noted Mike Berry.
During the MEBA Show the company’s FBO will be working at full capacity to accommodate an increased number of business aircraft movements. Working alongside its ground handling partner, Executive Flight Services, ExecuJet is fully geared up to handle the overflow traffic and address the challenges presented by increased movements.
ExecuJet’s FBO, located at Dubai Airport Free Zone after the customs checkpoint, provides a customer friendly and discreet service, offering a diverse range of FBO and aircraft dispatch services, including specialised and tailored services to accommodate VIP, diplomatic and crisis flights. Its stylish, traditional Arabic-style passenger lounge offers internet access, telephone and general business facilities, separate prayer room and a range of refreshments and reading material. Immigration services are provided within the facility.  The building is also fully equipped to provide visiting flight crew with business facilities and a dedicated area for showering and rest.

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