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Dubai to get seven star private jet facility

  • United Arab Emirates: Saturday, June 21 - 2008 at 14:17
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XJet World, an exclusive US-based private aviation service provider has signed a deal with Dubai World Central Aviation City, home to the largest maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre in the world, to set up a fixed base operations (FBO) facility for business and private aircraft.

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  • Al Qurashi and Stewart - Signing up for an exclusive deal on private jet facilities at DWC Aviation City.
    Al Qurashi and Stewart - Signing up for an exclusive deal on private jet facilities at DWC Aviation City.
With an initial investment of $35m, this will be XJet's first such facility in the Middle East.

The contract was signed at the recently concluded Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) 2008 show at the Dubai International Exhibition & Convention Centre between Abdulla Al Qurashi, CEO, DWC Aviation City and Josh Stewart, President & CEO, XJet World.

The 158,444 square feet facility within Dubai World Central, the 140 square kilometre urban aviation project centred around the world's largest international airport, will offer unparalleled levels of luxury and exclusivity, a personalized seven star service, and the finest facilities in the industry.

Commenting on the deal, Al Qurashi said:

"XJet selected Dubai as it first Middle East base as DWC Aviation City has just the right infrastructure for the business aviation industry. No other region in the world has seen such high air transportation growth as the Middle East - 9% in 2006 and with more than 80 MRO hangar plots at Dubai World Central, regional business aviation growth is expected to more than double."


XJet's DWC FBO will have 60 dedicated employees and will be targeting selected clientele during its first year of operations.

"XJet is revolutionizing the world of private aviation and generating a buzz within the business aviation industry,"


explained Stewart.

"XJet will offer its seven star customer services topped with transparent economics and an unparalleled experience. XJet will provide comprehensive and seamless solution to its clients."


DWC Aviation City is offering a platform to attract the best of aviation suppliers and MRO providers from around the world, complementing the region's tremendous executive and business aviation growth. The first phase of the project is expected to be operational in 2009.
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About Dubai World Central:
Dubai World Central (DWC) is a 140 square kilometre urban aviation community centred around the world's largest international airport. Currently being built 40 kilometres from the existing Dubai International Airport the project is almost twice the size of Hong Kong Island.

DWC creates a new benchmark in urban planning and destination living designed to support Dubai's aviation, tourism, commercial and logistics requirements until 2050 and represents one of the most important developments in the history of the United Arab Emirates.

Eventually home to 900,000 people, DWC will be true 'city-within-a-city' with all the amenities that make up a world-class residential destination.

DWC, with infrastructure costs estimated at $33bn, comprises six specialized clustered zones: Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai Logistics City (DLC), DWC Commercial City, DWC Residential City, DWC Aviation City and DWC Golf City.

DWC is endorsed by the Government of Dubai and is chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai City of Aviation Corporation - Dubai World Central, Government of Dubai.

About Dubai World Central components:
Al Maktoum International Airport when completed will be the world's biggest passenger and cargo hub, with a capacity of 120 million passengers and more than 12 million tonnes of cargo annually. The airport will have six parallel runways and as many concourses with a 91 metre high control tower that will be an aviation landmark in the Middle East.

DWC Aviation City will be the region's premier centre of excellence for aviation manufacturing, MRO, aviation support services and consultancy, research and development, training, aviation products and parts and high tech industries. It is a unique concept to establish a complete aviation cluster in one area to cater to the region's aviation growth. It is strategically located to provide clients access to emerging markets as well as servicing the fast growing Middle East market.

Dubai Logistics City will be part of the world's first truly integrated multi-modal logistics platform in a single-bonded free zone environment made up of DLC, JXB and Jebel Ali Port. It is designed as the region's unchallenged logistics hub catering to some two billion people throughout the Middle East, Indian Sub-continent, Africa and the CIS, all within three-to-four hours flying time from Dubai.

DWC Commercial City will be DWC's business and finance hub featuring more than 850 towers, ranging from 1 - 45 storeys in height. The city, expected to employ 130,000 people, will also boast 25 hotels ranging from deluxe, through to five-star, four-star and three-star properties.

DWC Residential City will include a mix of five-ten storey mid-cost apartment blocks. Up to 250,000 people are expected to live in this 'city'. A special staff village will house blue-collar workers within high-quality accommodation.

DWC Golf City will feature two 18-hole golf courses, extensive practice facilities, driving ranges, putting greens, a luxury clubhouse with restaurants and a pro-shop. Over 5,000 freehold homes will surround the courses. The resort will also feature a high-end boutique hotel.

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