Charter & Fractional
Middle East Jet Charter Operators See Uptick in Confidence
Like the rest of the world, the Gulf region suffered a setback in business aviation activity during the fiscal crisis. However, charter operators in the region have been reporting a surge in business confidence, which is translating into more flying hours.
Like the rest of the world, the Gulf region suffered a setback in business aviation activity during the fiscal crisis. However, charter operators in the region have been reporting a surge in business confidence, which is translating into more flying hours.

Although charter providers form an important part of the Middle East aviation market they have faced tough times in recent years, unlike the region’s royal flights. “Royalty always had money and always will have money,” said Richard Aboulafia, vice president of analysis for Teal Group, of Fairfax, Virginia. “The entrepreneur class that was growing has obviously been hit by the downturn, though,” he added.