Dubai-based Aviation Services Management (ASM), a specialist in bespoke aviation services, will unveil expansion plans targeting private and commercial aviation markets of Africa, South America and South East Asia at the Dubai Air Show starting today (November 17).

The air show will run till November 21 at the Dubai World Central.

ASM provides services to aviation segments such as scheduled airlines, charter and business flights, and general aviation operators and has a strong market share in fuel, handling and trip support services, working with clients including some of the industry’s leading international carriers, on fuel and flight diversion service tenders, said a statement.

It already operates in 3,000 locations through its agents and service provider network for aviation refuelling, handling and is seeking to add further to its network to deliver its services by developing ASM’s global reach, from 2014 onwards, it said.

Recent service innovations at ASM include the introduction of a loyalty programme for clients, offering incentives on a three-tier basis; and ASM Fuel Advantage, which packages together reduced fuel costs and insurance cover.

Vito Gomes, founder and managing director, said: “Dubai Air Show 2013 is a very special occasion highlighting the impact on the regional and international aviation sector of the new, world class Dubai World Central facilities.”

“Our operations here have created the foundation, reputation and opportunity for ASM to build a global presence in ground handling, flight services and fuelling; our clear aim now is to start to deliver these services in new regions and to create a truly global operation offering integrated, bespoke specialist aviation services and solutions,” he added. - TradeArabia News Service