Construction underway on Dubai's aviation district

DWC further revealed that Majestic Wings Private Airplane Charter LLC is planning to move within 12 months, making it among the first high-profile aviation companies to set up operations, sustaining DWC's strategy of expanding general aviation services as an important step in the long-term growth of the aviation industry.

The company will occupy a 7,360-square metre lot within one of the most premium locations. Majestic Wings, which is co-owned b y H.E. Sheikh Hamad Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan and H.E. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Nahyan, will develop a class 'A' hangar facility. Majestic Wings joins an exclusive and growing list of companies that have been authorised to establish FBOs and provide high-end aviation services in DWC's Aviation District. The landside and airside facilities of DWC's Aviation District complement the requirements of aviation businesses such as Majestic Wings, providing a launch pad to capitalise on business prospects in the region's promising general aviation sector.

The class 'A' hangar is within walking distance of the newly announced permanent venue of the Dubai Airshow, starting 2013. Leveraging the integrated master development concept of the Aviation District, Majestic Wings will have direct access to both Jebel Ali Port and the components of DWC including Logistics District and Al Maktoum International Airport. It will also have a dedicated apron measuring 4,738 sqm in front of the hangar facility, providing space for several aircraft and ensuring easy access for clients.

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai Aviation City Corp., said, "Majestic Wings' moving to DWC is among the first of many expansions in the aviation sector. DWC continues to energise the industry with opportunities for business growth. DWC is positioned to meet the present and future needs of aviation, air transport, commercial and logistics businesses, being the world's first purpose built aerotropolis. Dubai World Central will continue to play an important role in the longterm strategic growth plans of the emirate as we aim to establish Dubai as a premier hub for the aviation and logistics industries in the MENASA region and around the world."

H.E. Sheikh Hamad Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, said, "Majestic Wings' movement to the facility at DWC is in line with our strategic growth plans to position the company among leading global players in the general aviation industry. The landside and airside integration is in sync with facilitating our general aviation business. We aim to take advantage of the growing aviation sector in the region, and moving to DWC's Aviation District is the logical step to achieve that."  Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman, Dubai Aviation City Corporation said, "The addition of Majestic Wings to Dubai World Central's Aviation District is a positive step towards bolstering DWC's long term strategy and the aviation industry in general.

DWC reflects Dubai government's vision of diversification and sustainable economic growth through a long term, multi-phased plan contributing to economic, social and infrastructure/ land development." Rashed Bu Qara'a, Chief Operating Officer, Dubai Aviation City Corporation, said, "High-profile regional and international investors and companies specialising in aviation-related services, especially FBOs, are seizing the opportunity to move ahead with their business plans in the region, leveraging Dubai World Central's state-of-the-art aviation and logistics facilities and multi-modal infrastructure. DWC's partnership with Majestic Wings is testament to the growing reputation of DWC as the favoured destination and operations base of aviation companies catering to various niche markets. DWC's Aviation District provides a solid business environment with potential for growth in the general aviation sector."

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