Mae Jet Charters, Bahrain's most recent entrant into the private jet charter business, has seen sales volume grow substantially since its launch in May, said a report.

"Whether for corporate travel to mainstream destinations or family vacation travel, especially to non-gateway cities, chartering a private jet is more efficient and cost-effective once you take into account airport congestion, check-in times, connection times and flight delays," said Ferah Senkaya, sales manager.

"The convenience, comfort, privacy and near-unlimited baggage capacity are simply added bonuses."

Mae Jets' charter service is available for short-term single trips, or longer-term agreements including pre-purchased blocks of hours at reduced rates. Owners of business jets can outsource chartering of their aircraft to Mae Jets.

Mae Jets sells time on the aircraft to third parties when the owner is not using it. This helps the owner offset the aircraft's operating costs.

"The Mena Aerospace group continues to see excellent potential for general aviation in Bahrain," said parent company Mena Aerospace group chief operating officer Ralph Eisenschmid.

"It is strategically located to serve the Middle East and Asia. Bahrain also has a highly skilled workforce and forward thinking regulators at Bahrain's Civil Aviation Affairs."

"We managed the start of this business in a careful and orderly manner and are well placed to accelerate our expansion now that the economy is starting to show signs of having bottomed out. The Mena Aerospace group is ready to participate and benefit fully in the economy's recovery."

The company specialises in providing charter aircraft for VVIP guests, high-net worth individuals, corporate customers and those who understand and value the benefits of private aviation; higher levels of security, safety, convenience and service. – TradeArabia News Service