Gama Aviation opens new private terminal at Sharjah

ribbon cutting at the opening of the new Gama Aviation private terminal at Sharjah International Airport

Gama Aviation opens new private aviation terminal at Sharjah International Airport.

Ribbon cutting at the opening of the new Gama Aviation private terminal at Sharjah International Airport.

Gama Aviation FZE has opened its exclusive executive aviation terminal at Sharjah International Airport.

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Marwan Khalek, CEO of Gama Aviation, said: “We have long seen the strategic potential of Sharjah as a private aviation hub.  Our new lounge facility complements our dedicated hangars, maintenance facilities and fuel services.  Phase two is to commence shortly with the development of a new hangar which will incorporate an expanded maintenance facility as well as a much needed increase in aircraft storage capacity.”

Corporate Jet Investor spoke to Marwan Khalek during the 2013 Corporate Jet Investor Finance Conference held in London.

Badr Jafar, CEO of Crescent Enterprises and also a Gama Aviation shareholder, said: “Over the last decade, Sharjah has developed into an internationally recognised hub for low-cost aviation and air freight. Much less well known is the extent of the airport’s private aviation operations, which will be given a further boost with the opening of the new Gama Aviation terminal. Furthermore, it will help grow Sharjah’s aviation economy by creating new employment opportunities and upskilling the region’s talent.”

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Although today marks the ceremonial opening of the facility, the lounge has been fully operational since 15 June.