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Falcon Aviation Services becomes Etihad partner
Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) has signed an agreement with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, to add its Abu Dhabi-based helicopter charter service to the portfolio of preferred partnerships in Etihad's 'Premium Connect' travel service.

Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) has signed an agreement with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, to add its Abu Dhabi-based helicopter charter service to the portfolio of preferred partnerships in Etihad's 'Premium Connect' travel service.

FAS operates from Al Bateen Executive Airport, and is ideally located for quick transfers from the Etihad terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport to a wide range of destinations within the UAE.

AJ Baker, FAS vp of business development and strategy, says: "We are honoured to partner with Etihad to provide enhanced guest services. In our luxury helicopters we will provide the same levels of excellent service that Etihad guests have come to expect."

FAS was formed under the initiative of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan in 2006, and now offers services including corporate jet charter, helicopter tourism, aerial photography and filming, aerial banner advertising, offshore/ onshore oil and gas support, aircraft maintenance and aircraft management.

Peter Baumgartner, Etihad's ceo, said: "We are pleased to align our brand with FAS as a travel provider well-suited to meet the expectations of our premium passengers."

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