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GI Aviation, the first to bring commercial PC-12 NG operations to
the Middle East has just added a second PC-12 NG based at the
company’s Al Bateen Executive, Abu Dhabi base.
Passenger response to what is a ground-breaking new model in the
region has been extremely positive, says
Maha Makled, Sales and
Marketing Manager, noting the aircraft is typically flying on two
and a half hour sectors. Popular destinations have included Riyadh,
Bahrain, Kuwait and leisure beauty spots like Sir Bani Yas, the
natural island southwest of Abu Dhabi.
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In a significant move, the company has appointed
Capt. W. Patrick Gordon
as General Manager, the former interim CEO/President of
Royal Jet. Capt. Gordon comes with sterling credentials
as a long-time advisor to His Excellency Sheikh Hamdan
Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Royal Jet’s Chairman. He has also
served with Abu Dhabi’s Presidential Flight as training
captain.
“I have moved from VVIP Boeing Business Jets to the
PC-12 NG and I love it. The GI team is smart, motivated,
enthusiastic and great fun,” he said.
GI Aviation is looking to add two more Captains to its
team having already employed experienced PC-12 air crew
from Brazil, Switzerland and the UK. |
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Capt. W. Patrick Gordon. |
“The PC-12 NG is very new and fills an interesting niche, that has
been very successful in the US, now expanding in Europe. As the
pioneer here we are pleased to be offering night, IFR flights
throughout the region," continued Capt. Gordon. "People - many new
to business aviation - are discovering flying the PC-12 NG can bring
great time savings and at an affordable cost. The GCAA has been
extremely supportive," he said.
GI Aviation’s maintenance provider is Falcon Aviation, which also
assisted with the re-registration of its second PC-12NG. In
readiness for increased activity with the PC-12 throughout the
region, Falcon has committed a significant investment in parts and
tooling for the type, a dedicated engineering team and technicians.
“We are seeing the opening up of an exciting new entry level for
affordable charter here in the UAE and beyond,” commented Falcon
Aviation Director of Maintenance,
Nicolas Tejera.
Falcon Aviation is co-located with GI Aviation at Al Bateen
Executive Airport and also Dubai World Central Airport, South
Terminal, where it offers line support. |
