Press Release

Issued by Gama Aviation.

February 14, 2011

Gama Aviation FZC recently introduced its latest aircraft, a Bombardier Challenger 850, into service, having received its Certificate of Airworthiness for the type on December 16, 2010 – the first model in the UAE.

The aircraft, owned by a private individual and managed by Gama out of Dubai International Airport, has already operated several charters throughout the region. The 850 joins four other business jets in the Gama Aviation FZC stable and takes the total number of aircraft operated by Gama Aviation worldwide – in Europe, the Americas and the Middle East to over 75. Gama's managed Bombardier fleet includes two Learjet 45s, two Learjet 60s, two Challenger 604s, two Challenger 605s and another recent addition, a Global XRS. The latter is also based in the Middle East.

"Gama Aviation FZC only obtained its UAE GCAA Air Operator's Certificate in February last year so we are pleased that this development is very much in line with our first year aims," said Managing Director Dave Edwards. Gama is on track to obtain its UAE GCAA CAR 145 maintenance approval within the first half of 2011 and is working to complete its new 12,000 sqm hangar facility at Sharjah which will provide hangarage and maintenance facilities for business jet aircraft in the region. It will also be home to a new Fixed Based Operation.