ExecuJet Middle East has just acquired a Global Express on its air operating certificate. The aircraft was obtained to meet increasing demand for ultra-long range charter aircraft in this region.

“The charter market in the Middle East has typically favoured the larger, intercontinental aircraft,” say Khader Mattar, sales director ExecuJet Middle East.

“Although our Learjet 60 is popular on regional missions, the Global Express will offer our customers non-stop flights to destinations such as Perth, Australia and Cape Town, South Africa.”

The aircraft will be flown by crew members captain Guy Farnfield, captain Denzil White and chief flight attendant Fatima Bouzroud.

“We are extremely proud to be able to offer this highly sought-after model in the region,” said Capt. White. “The aircraft features a seating capacity of up to 16 passengers, it has a range of more than 11,000km, it flies farther and faster than any other business aircraft and provides the most comfortable and productive cabin environment.”

ExecuJet Middle East says it remains the only independent charter operator to have been granted a UAE air operating certificate, enabling its aircraft to operate from Dubai International Airport.

Mattar points out however: “An added advantage is that the cost-efficiency of this aircraft type allows ExecuJet to offer departures from most Middle East cities without incurring huge ferry costs.”

ExecuJet is one of the larger operators of Global Express aircraft in the world, with aircraft based

in Zurich, Geneva, London and Johannesburg.