Gama Aviation has added an Airbus ACJ318 to its fleet of aircraft based in the UAE.

The 14-seat VIP aircraft will be based in Sharjah and operated on behalf of a private owner, said Airbus.

"We welcome the increasing involvement of experienced companies such as Gama Aviation with the growing fleet of Airbus corporate jets," says Airbus Corporate Jets vice-president Francois Chazelle.

Gama Aviation received its UAE air operator's certificate in February 2010 and now manages five aircraft on behalf of Middle East-based clients at both Sharjah and Dubai international airports. It is also trying to obtain a UAE CAR 145 maintenance approval and is working to complete its new 12,000sqm hangar facility at Sharjah, where there will also be a fixed-base operator (FBO).

"Our new Sharjah facilities represent a major investment for Gama in the region and will afford our customers significant cost benefits. Sharjah is also a great fuel stop destination between the East and West," said Gama managing director Dave Edwards.

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Source: Flight Daily News