ExecuJet Continues to Expand in the Middle East
/The company’s new fixed-based operation (FBO) in Riyadh, run in partnership with NasJet, the
private aviation arm of Saudi Arabia’s National Air Service, is performing well and has handled a
range of jets, including Airbus aircraft, since operations began.
Mike Berry, Managing Director, ExecuJet Middle East, says: “The first few months of operation at
Mike Berry, Managing Director, ExecuJet Middle East, says: “The first few months of operation at
our Riyadh FBO have been very successful and we are already looking to expand. We expect to
handle 3000 aircraft movements in our first year and we are already recruiting extra staff to be in
place by the end of 2013.”
The Riyadh FBO facilities include a crew room, ramp, operations and administration offices, all
The Riyadh FBO facilities include a crew room, ramp, operations and administration offices, all
housed in the existing Private Aviation Terminal.
In addition, ExecuJet Middle East and Bilen Air Service have signed a new contract to extend their
In addition, ExecuJet Middle East and Bilen Air Service have signed a new contract to extend their
FBO partnership in Istanbul, Turkey. The two companies joined forces in 2011, offering FBO
services at Istanbul Atatürk Airport, before extending the partnership to include aircraft handling at
Sabiha Gokchen Airport in 2012.
Mark Hardman, Operations Director, ExecuJet Middle East, says: “We are delighted with the way
Mark Hardman, Operations Director, ExecuJet Middle East, says: “We are delighted with the way
our relationship with Bilen Air Service has developed. As in all partnerships, mutual benefit has
been key to our success. We are exceptionally pleased with how our FBOs at Atatürk and Sabiha
Gokchen have grown and look forward to extending our partnership further.”