Simply Abu Dhabi XXIV

2 7 5 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I R oyal Jet, the Abu Dhabi-headquartered, award-winning international luxury flight service provider, has taken delivery of two striking new 34 seat Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) in the latest phase of its fleet renewal programme. This exciting news comes on the heels of the company’s recent announcement of additions to its leadership team, tasked with guiding the company into a new era. These unique new BBJ aircraft each boast a front-end bedroom, eight VIP, eight business class and 18 standard seats, and were received by the company’s Chairman – His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, its new Managing Director –His Highness SheikhMohammed BinHamad Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, and its new President and CEO – Rob DiCastri. The interiors of these sister ships were designed by New York based designer Edése Doret, known for his elegant and innovative layouts and for the use of distinctive materials such as the carbon fibre seen throughout these aircraft. His design was then brought to life by industry leading outfitter Lufthansa Technik of Hamburg, Germany, who delivered both exceptional aircraft on time and on budget. In terms of amenities, the aircraft are equipped with the latest telecommunication and entertainment technology to meet the needs of the exclusive customer base of Royal Jet. They are the first BBJs worldwide with a KA BandWi-Fi internet system installed, providing large bandwidth which enables services such as Netflix and IP based Live TV and download and upload speeds not seen before in the industry. These aircraft also feature Enhanced Vision System (EVS) technology in the cockpit and Royal Jet is the first charter operator in the UAE to receive regulatory approval from the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to use this capability. The EVS systemenhances operational safety by using a stand-alone thermal imaging camera that sees infrared energy emitting or radiating from objects and helps pilots navigate better in poor weather conditions. In association with Boeing and other partners involved in this process, the company will be showing off one of these unique aircraft, and possibly both, at the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) Conference to be held at the beginning of December at Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport. These two deliveries bring the overall Royal Jet fleet to 13 aircraft and the BBJ count to 8, further extending the company’s position as the largest operator of Boeing Business Jets in the world. President and CEO, Rob DiCastri, explained, “Under the continuing guidance of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan, the Royal Jet leadership team are actively looking at the