DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF), a joint venture between Dubai-based Al-Futtaim group and Germany’s DC Aviation, has confirmed its participation for the second consecutive time at the 2015 Dubai Airshow.

Holger Ostheimer, general manager of DC Aviation Al-Futtaim said: “We are extremely pleased to be participating at the Dubai Airshow which is undoubtedly one of the world’s premier gathering of aviation professionals. The airshow offers us a unique platform to showcase our luxury services and fixed base operator which is the only fully integrated business aviation facility based out of Al Maktoum International Airport.”

“This year also sees us complete two years since we commenced operations from our base at Dubai South. During the past two years we have seen an increase of over three-folds in terms of activity and movements compared to the same period last year,” added Ostheimer.  

DCAF’s core areas of business include: Aircraft management, Maintenance, FBO and Ground Handling and Business jet charter.

The DCAF hangar measures 5,700-sq-m and can easily accommodate four ACJ or BBJ type aircraft, two ultra-long range business jets such as the Falcon 7X, Global Express or Gulfstream G550. Located in a prime position just off the airport’s runway, the DCAF hanger and 7,700-sq-m dedicated ramp parking enables 24-7 support, maintenance services and operation of private and businesses jets of all sizes.

The 1,300-sq-m of exclusive lounge area is designed to host local, regional and international VVIP customers and offers the highest levels of comfort and privacy, shower areas, a roomy conference room, covered parking and an exclusive contemporary finish.

Through the line maintenance capabilities catering to various business jets; owners and operators receive a diverse range of maintenance services, from spare parts supply, procurement and storage, to maintenance and airworthiness certification.

The Aircraft Management division is helping business jet owners to optimise their aircraft assets, by operating aircraft in an environment in line with the highest industry standards reference to flight safety and airworthiness. Clients also benefit from significant cost saving potential on insurance, fuel purchasing and other relevant flight support services.

DCAF is able to offer customers minimal taxiing time and unlimited slot availability thereby offering its VVIP customers the ultimate convenience of boarding their aircraft in a matter of seconds. Their private jet will be parked right in front of the lounge with security facilities including immigration, customs and security services provided at the facility itself.  

DCAF’s business jet charter clients will benefit from the operator’s fleet size and variety ranging from efficiently sized Learjet 40 to the 46-seater Airbus 319 Corporate jet and a 24/7 operation designed to provide immediate response to requests.

Visitors to the show can locate DCAF at stand 2119. – TradeArabia News Service