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Top aviation group Air Partner opens new Dubai office

Air Partner, the global aviation services group, has announced the opening of its new office in Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) as s offering to the Middle East and grow market share in the region.

This is the fourth Air Partner office to be launched globally in the last 18 months, following the opening of its Los Angeles office last year and Houston and Singapore in early 2019, as the group continues to invest for future organic growth.

The Dubai office will be offering Air Partner's full suite of charter solutions, comprising group charter, private jets and freight.

In addition, clients have access to the group's consulting and training services in Aviation Safety Management and Fatigue Risk Management. The unit is headed up by GM Jobby George.

A regional industry veteran, George has extensive experience in VIP and commercial aviation, having previously worked at Chapman Freeborn in Dubai for nine years, most recently as commercial manager for Middle East and India.

Prior to this, he held sales and finance roles at Air Partner for five years, also in Dubai, he stated.

Customers have access to Air Partner's full 24-hour flight operations centre, ensuring they have instant, year-round access to the group's services and expertise, wherever they are in the world and whatever the time.

On the Mideast expansion, CEO Mark Briffa said: "Air Partner is delighted to have opened an office in Dubai in line with its strategy to grow global footprint and expand its reach beyond the group's established markets."

"Dubai is one of the world's leading financial hubs and so it was a logical step for us to establish our first office in the Middle East here, given the range of sectors and customers that will benefit from our extensive portfolio of services," noted Briffa.

"We see a wealth of opportunity, both in Dubai itself and the surrounding areas, and are excited about our future in the Middle Eastern market. It's an exciting time for the city as it gears up for Expo 2020 Dubai next year and we look forward to being part of it as we support new and existing customers," he added.-TradeArabia News Service