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Sunday 26 May 2013

Flying High

 

Revelling in opulence at 30,000 ft is not only the epitome of self indulgence, it is also the essence of convenience and practicality available to a certain ecehelon of traveller. In an increasingly interconnected world where schedules, lexibility, access to remote destinations and security is crucial, does private aviation have what it takes to really take off? Growing regionally by roughly 37 per cent per annum, business aviation is being appreciated by growing numbers of high-net worth travellers and corporations looking to capitalise on the immediacy this form of travel provides.

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‘Time is money’ is an old adage that has found new relevance in this jet setting age, where people work hard, play even harder and want to do so in comfort. Clearly therefore, the appeal of private jet travel is undeniable, when it comes to luxury travel it doesn’t matter how flat your flat bed is or how luxurious the first class lounge, you still have to deal with inconvenient downside of commercial travel. It is not surprising therefore that the demands of the discerning and time-stretched traveller are increasingly being met by flying on a private jet.

 

Combining all the positive elements of commercial travel with the benefits of private jet travel, some aviation charter companies know how to upgrade comfort into luxury. Royal Jet is a case in point. An executive flight services company that is a joint ownership between the Amiri Flight of Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Aviation, welcome to a 100% UAE government owned company capable of offering customers unparalleled access to their large fleet of private aircraft with uncompromising levels of service, safety and payment flexibility.

 

Royal Jet started operations with one office and one BBJ aircraft based at Abu Dhabi International Airport in May 2003.

 

Today Royal Jet offices are dotted across the GCC and new aircrafts are added to the existing fleet roughly every five months. From starting off as a regional player, it is now part of the coterie of top international executive air charter services. Guest confidentiality, smiling customer care and high standards of safety are only three reasons why Royal Jet’s success has soared high in the skies.

The Sky’s the Limit

Four distinctive services: VIP aircraft charter Royal Jet’s guests clearly come from the high profile segment, ranging from dignitaries to business people. The economic boom within the country, and generally in the GCC region, has increased the demand for charter aircraft considerably and this has resulted in Royal Jet tripling its capacity within the first year of its operations. Its own fleet comprises Boeing.

 

Business Jets (with bedroom), Gulfstreams (G300 and GIV-SP), Lear Jets (L35, 60), AVRO85 in addition to other managed aircraft. In addition, guests have the privilege of choosing their own schedule, destination, inflight entertainment, on board catering, their preferred means of airport transfers. Attention to detail by Royal Jet ensures that guests spend their time pampered to the hilt by the crew. With the Royal Jet personal VIP terminal and two private lounges with direct access to the VIP ramp too, who could ask for more?

 

 

Royal Jet Medevac Operations Medical evacuation, which means flying guests on medical emergencies is undertaken by Royal Jet with such alacrity and care that in the first year of operations alone they have carried out 200 evacuations. The crew is especially trained to ensure care in flying patients and with the flight being able to take off within three hours of flight confirmation adds to the prompt reaction time. Suited not only for individuals but also for hospitals, embassies, medical insurance providers and tour operators - anyone can avail of this life saving service. All flights are coordinated and seamless efficiency adding to the comfort levels of international patient transfers. Royal Jet Medevac Operations’s team of qualified aeromedical doctors is specialized in critical care medicine and the nursing staff is trained across neonatal, pediatric and adult clinical disciplines. The ultra modern fleet of long range aircraft, extensive range of critical care airworthy approved equipment and luxurious interiors make the flight as comfortable as possible even for critical patients.

 

Fixed Base Operations Royal Jet handles all executive aircraft landing in Abu Dhabi through its VIP terminal at Abu Dhabi Aviation.

 

Top of the range passenger and pilot facilities, combined with premier maintenance capabilities are Royal Jet’s unique features. Royal Jet’s FBO offers a ‘quick turn around’ service for clients requiring a technical stop-over on their way from the Far East to Europe, or vice versa.

 

Aircraft maintenance, sales and acquisition consultancy Turnkey solutions such as aircraft maintenance customized to suit the needs of the customer offers great flexibility to individual owners and at the same time results in tremendous cost cutting as a professional company like Royal Jet offers economies of scale.