ExecuJet Middle East has added a Hawker 800XP and two Challenger 605s to its managed fleet. The aircraft, based in Dubai, will also be available for charter worldwide including Afghanistan and Iraq, subject to regular internal security review by the ExecuJet safety committee.

Middle East md Mike Berry says: "The Middle East business aviation market is showing positive signs of recovery and business is now steady. On the FBO side we are handling increased charter activity with flights within the Middle East and to regions such as Africa and Europe being especially popular. The new Hawker 800XP is a very welcome addition to the fleet."

The company is expanding its maintenance capability at its Dubai base adding a second 4,830 sq m hangar. The facility is suitable to accommodate eight to ten aircraft or more of various sizes and also features 417 m2 of additional office space.

It complements its existing 5,600 sq m maintenance, FBO and office facility at the airport, where it also offers aircraft management and charter services.