Private aircraft broker International Air Charter has signed agreements to establish IAC representative offices in Qatar and Cyprus. It is concluding similar agreements for offices in Egypt, Bahrain and Kuwait as it pursues regional expansion.

A spokesperson in Dubai says: "These agreements are in line with our plans to expand IAC's operations in the Middle East.

"We believe these agreements will enable us to tap into the growing regional market for vip and medical charter travel, particularly in the key countries of Qatar and Cyprus."