Gama Aviation has created new “Category Zero” handling rates to entice more light aircraft in the Gulf region to Sharjah International Airport in the UAE. The number of light jets is growing in the region, Gama Aviation said, noting the Middle East is home to 128 such aircraft, about 16 percent of the overall business jet fleet.
Sharjah can accommodate a range of visiting and based aircraft with varying hangar and parking options, the company said. “The introduction of our Category Zero class of aircraft ensures that smaller aircraft types have an appropriate charging mechanism, and we hope this move will enable a greater number of clients to take advantage of our services,” said Martin Ringrose, managing director for Gama Aviation Middle East.
Gama Aviation (Booth V045) is also vying for the additional traffic as it expands its operations at Sharjah. The company recently received formal approval for a new facility there. The location is designed to meet the needs of a business aviation fleet (across all categories) that is expected to grow by an average 7 percent a year between now and 2024.