Al Jaber Aviation (AJA) is claiming a Middle East first as it offers an Airbus for vvip charter flights following the delivery of its first A318 Elite.

It has a further three A318 Elites and two ACJs on order which it says will make it the largest operator of Airbus Corporate Jets in the region.

Al Jaber Group ceo Mohammed Al Jaber points out: "AJA's A318 Elite features the comfortable and spacious seating found in well appointed offices and homes, offering a fresher and more attractive way to fly. The A318 Elite has a private office that converts to a bedroom, large bathrooms and plenty of space for luggage.

"We aim to provide vvip clients with the ultimate in comfort, space and service, and because the A318 Elite and Airbus ACJ have the widest and tallest cabins of any business jet, we now deliver it. The Al Jaber Group's success in construction, shipping and logistics has been built on quality and AJA is now extending this into the air."