Jet Aviation was granted an operator’s certificate from the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) for its Dassault Falcon 2000. Available for charter services since January this year, the Geneva-based Dassault Falcon 2000 now operates under Jet Aviation’s Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia.
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Dubai, Jet Aviation Dubai was presented with Jeppesen Handler of the Year award in recognition of its customer service covering Africa, the Middle East and India.
READ MOREAbu Dhabi, Jet Aviation Abu Dhabi has received official authorization to operate out of its new branch office at Al Bateen Executive Airport.
READ MOREJeddah, Jet Aviation announces that the company will be moving into a new FBO facility in Jeddah by the end of 2010. Jet Aviation will be providing FBO and line maintenance services from a new, state-of-the art facility at Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport.
READ MOREBasel, Switzerland, Jet Aviation Basel is the first completions center to sign a contract for the VVIP completion of a Boeing 747-8 cabin interior; the contract is with an undisclosed client from the Middle East. The company's in-house interior design studio was also awarded with the design of the cabin interior.
READ MOREDubai, Jet Aviation Dubai recently received Jordan CARC maintenance approvals on Hawker Beechcraft and Gulfstream G450 aircraft. Jet Aviation Dubai can now accommodate Jordan-registered Hawker Beechcraft and Gulfstream G450 aircraft for maintenance services.
READ MOREDubai, Jet Aviation Dubai recently received Embraer Legacy base maintenance approval from the UAE GCAA. The new approval, together with the recently issued EASA and FAA Legacy approvals, enables Jet Aviation Dubai to now support Embraer Legacy customers from all over the world.
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Founded in Switzerland in 1967 and a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics since 2008, Jet Aviation is one of the world’s most prestigious business aviation brands. In the Middle East, the company has operated for over 40 years, with its regional headquarters in Dubai. As of January 2026, Jet Aviation remains a dominant force in FBO (Fixed Base Operator) services, aircraft management, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), specifically celebrated for its recent 20th-anniversary milestone in Dubai.
Jet Aviation has successfully balanced its presence across Dubai’s two major aviation gateways to provide maximum flexibility for VVIP travelers:
Jet Aviation Middle East is unique for its “Total Aviation” approach, handling everything from small light jets to wide-body “bizliners”:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Regional VP & GM Dubai | Hardy Bütschi |
| SVP Regional Ops EMEA | Jeremie Caillet (Appointed President in 2024) |
| Regional Headquarters | Dubai, UAE |
| Primary FBOs | Dubai (DXB & DWC), Medina (MED), Riyadh (RUH) |
| Staff Count | ~300+ in the Middle East region |
| Parent Company | General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) |
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Global Network | ~50 locations worldwide |
| Dubai Approvals | 29 Airframe / 15 Country |
| Service Tiers | FBO, MRO, Management, Charter, Staffing |
| Recent Award | AIN FBO Survey Top-Rated Facility (2025/2026) |
