Rizon Jet reports that it is progressing well with the development of its MRO facility and FBO terminal in Doha, Qatar and its new facilities at London Biggin Hill.

Patrick Enz, ceo, says: "A substantial investment in these two business aviation centres has been made to guarantee that they comprise the latest technologies and are state-of-the-art. Combined, they will create an additional 90 new jobs."

Enz says Rizon Jet has built up its operations and engineering capability and strengthened its management. Capt Javed Latif has joined as director of operations, Simon D'Oyly as director of sales and aircraft management and Paul Macintyre as manager of maintenance.

Doha-headquartered Rizon Jet aims to offer approvals for maintenance accreditation on Bermudan, Isle of Man, Pakistan, UAE and Saudi Arabian-registered aircraft as well as Qatar CAA 145 and EASA 145 maintenance approvals.

Rizon Jets's new FBO in Doha will have direct access to the apron. The terminal will feature four fully enclosed private lounges as well as an open lounge area with a water feature, indoor garden, duty free area as well as a male and female prayer rooms. Enz says: "With a very sizable hanagar it is capable of accommodating four Global XRS or nine Challenger 604/605 aircraft. Adjoining in-house workshops and technical offices cover 1,579 square metres,"

In parallel with developments at Doha, Rizon Jet opened its brand new hangar at London Biggin Hill Airport at the end of August 2010.

The two level FBO-vip terminal will be completed in April 2011 just ahead of EBACE. Enz says: "Sourcing the right materials to do the work took longer than anticipated. However, the decisions we have taken to further enhance both FBOs and the consideration and attention we have put into choosing the right management and personnel means that our clients will experience a far superior experience when Rizon formally opens in the spring."