Dubai-based 'Elite Jets' to debut at Middle East Business Aviation

Elite Jets will be presenting its complete range of aircraft sales, management and charter services, alongside Raytheon Aircraft Company (the world's leading business and special-mission aircraft manufacturer) which Elite Jets represents exclusively in the UAE.

At MEBA 2007, Elite Jets will be focusing on its sales and management services, which can be tailored to suit individual needs; the company's commitment to making the purchase, ownership and management of private business jets as simple and convenient as possible is proving successful in the corporate sector in the region, which is finding the concept of aircraft ownership increasingly attractive.

Elite Jets and Raytheon Aircraft Company will be welcoming clients and prospective clients to their shared chalet - number 33 - at the event. In addition, the presentation will include a range of five Raytheon Aircraft Company Hawker Beechcraft models, as part of a static display, featuring a Hawker 1000, Hawker 850XP, Hawker 400XP, Beechcraft Premier 1A, and Beechcraft King Air 350.

Elite Jets operates from Dubai International Airport and was awarded its Air Operator's Certificate by the GCAA in November 2004. The company is backed by National Airways Corporation (NAC) of South Africa - one of the largest general aviation companies in the world and the largest in Africa - and JML Investments, a diversified investment group based in Dubai.

Caron Gledhill, Sales & Marketing Director at Elite Jets, comments:

"MEBA 2007 puts the spotlight on the business aviation industry in the region and creates a unique opportunity for Elite Jets to meet and network with key contacts. Our working relationship with Raytheon Aircraft Company has been very successful over the last three years, including joint flight demonstrations and cooperation at the Dubai International Air Show. We have successfully secured Raytheon aircraft sales with buyers in the region and have taken these aircraft under management for the new owners. It's a partnership that is proving very effective and we expect to use MEBA as a means of meeting prospects together."

In addition to its aircraft sales programme, Elite Jets has already built a solid business jet charter operation, working with various organizations operating in a range of sectors including banking, oil and gas, real estate and many other business fields. The company enjoys a strong working partnership with regional and international aviation brokers and, during the past year, has witnessed growth from the luxury business and leisure travel agencies. "Our charter operation creates an excellent shop window in which to showcase a range of aircraft to prospective buyers within the region," adds Caron Gledhill. "We understand our corporate and leisure client needs and our ability to provide five-star service alongside our luxury aircraft, is proving to be a successful formula."