Air Partner, a global aviation services company, is extending its office in Dubai to treble its staff in the Middle East and increase its market share. The office, located in Dubai’s Jumeirah Lake Towers, provides Air Partner’s entire suite of Charter options, including Group Charter, Private Jets, and Cargo, as well as consultation and training in Aviation Safety Management and Fatigue Risk Management.
Customers also have access to Air Partner’s comprehensive 24-hour flight operations centre, guaranteeing rapid, year-round access to the group’s services and expertise, no matter where they are in the globe or what time it is.
Commenting on the expansion, Mark Briffa, President of International Charter, and Services at Air Partner, says, “We are delighted to have expanded our office in Dubai in line with our strategy to continue to grow our presence in the region. We look forward to doubling our workforce in the Middle East over the next year as we continue to support more customers with our extensive portfolio of services.”
The development followed a significant increase in private jet travel during the epidemic as consumers sought comfort, convenience, flexibility, and safety that commercial aircraft could not match. The company anticipates that demand will increase as coronavirus restrictions loosen and flexible working becomes more popular internationally, allowing High-Net-Worth ex-pats to travel more frequently or utilize a vacation property for extended periods.
Requests for Air Partner’s charter services have also surged as weddings and athletic events have returned, allowing family and friends to schedule hotel check-in and check-out schedules to correspond with event hours. According to recent data, demand for destination weddings in India alone has increased by 62%, and Air Partner’s services provide guests with an outstanding experience, including the option of having onboard meals or aircraft interior branding adapted to the wedding theme.
As the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) most recent data on global air cargo markets demonstrated the industry’s resilience in the face of economic uncertainty, Air Partner looks forward to expanding its client base across its full suite of solutions as it continues to invest for growth in the Middle East.