Futtaim, a joint venture between Dubai-based Al-Futtaim group and Germany's DC Aviation, has announced that it has signed ground handling agreements (GHA) with some of the leading operators and flight support companies in the industry. The GHA's were signed with TAG Aviation and AMAC Aerospace and flight support companies including HADID, Palm Aviation, Avjet Routing, RamJet, Aviation Services Management, Skyplan Services and World Fuel l Colt / Spire Flight Solutions. Holger Ostheimer, General Manager of DC Aviation Al-Futtaim, said "putting the customer first is at the heart of everything we do. It is part and parcel of our DNA. We are extremely pleased with bringing on board these major companies that operate both internationally and regionally and look forward to providing the highest levels of service to our customers." The GHA will see DCAF provide ground support, 24 hours on site customs and immigration, conference rooms, business services, passenger and crew lounges and passenger shower facility. The VVIP lounge offers the highest levels of comfort and privacy and due to the FBO's unique location at Al Maktoum International Airport minimal distance to the runway. DCAF also offers, line maintenance services, passenger and crew transportation, as well as arranging catering, hotel accommodation and local transport. "These agreements reflect the growing popularity of DC Aviation Al-Futtaim at Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport. We are confident that a combination of our service level and strong customer relationship will attract more and more customers to what will undoubtedly be one of the most important airport of the future," said Paul James, Sales Manager at DC Aviation Al-Futtaim. DCAF's core areas of business include: Aircraft Management, Maintenance, FBO and Ground Handling and Business jet charter. The DCAF hangar measures 5,700sqm and can easily accommodate multiple ACJ or BBJ type aircraft, ultra-long range business jets such as the Falcon 7X, Global Express or Gulfstream G650. Located in a prime position just off the airport's runway, the DCAF hanger and 7,700sqm dedicated ramp parking enables 24-7 support, maintenance services and operation of private and businesses jets of all sizes. — SG
