Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XIX

2 8 6 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I The private aviation industry in the Middle East is thriving, says Captain Patrick Gordon, Acting President and Chief Executive Officer of Royal Jet. “Our market is expanding like never before. We are investing in growing our fleet to meet the demand and provide our VIP guests with a superior offering and increased capacity.” Royal Jet has recently added three new aircraft to its fleet including two Bombardier Global 5000 business jets, which can carry up to 12 guests and can also be configured to sleep seven guests. Royal Jet’s new Bombardier Learjet 60 XR business jet can carry up to six guests and presents the ultimate airborne luxury with a stylishly redefined cabin. “The success of Royal Jet over the past 12 years is due to our commitment to our clients and ensuring that each one receives a personalised service from our dedicated team. We differ from other private jet operators as we make every effort to provide a truly bespoke service to our clients. For example, we often have families travelling with us and we get special requests when it’s a child’s birthday. We can include decorations in their favourite colour, cartoon characters that they love and have special menus and a birthday cake ready for them when they board the aircraft. If a group of friends are celebrating their football team’s win we can decorate the interior of the cabin to reflect this. If a teenager has a favourite coffee house, such as Starbucks, we can pick up drinks before the flight if they wish. Nothing is too much trouble.” Royal Jet opened its first FBO facility outside of its home at Abu Dhabi International Airport in the Seychelles in October 2013 to cater to the rising number of travellers from the Middle East and Europe. The FBO is operated