FUJAIRAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES--(Marketwire - May 17, 2012) - Aurora Aviation SA has announced today during the EBACE Aviation Convention in Geneva that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Fujairah International Airport, UAE for Aurora to become the Fixed Based Operator (FBO) at Fujairah International Airport and lease the Executive Aviation Terminal.
Aurora will be providing a full range of ground handling services and will explore the opportunities to enhance the jet fuel supply logistics at the airport.
Commenting on this development, Dr. Khaled Almazroui, General Manager of Fujairah International Airport said, "We are delighted to welcome Aurora Aviation SA as partners in expanding business aviation operations at Fujairah International Airport. Also, we look forward to Aurora's energy and dynamism in developing other aviation related businesses based in Fujairah. The Emirate of Fujairah is booming and the opportunities for forward thinking companies are great".
Mr Ammar Kutait, CEO of Aurora Aviation said, "We are honoured to have been chosen by the team at Fujairah International Airport to develop the facilities and services available at the airport. There is a lot of potential here - Fujairah and the region are growing strongly with a corresponding increase in air traffic. We want to attract a wide range of customers who will be able to benefit from high quality, value added services and rapid handling."
Mr Kutait added, "We are looking forward to developing the FBO and the Executive Aviation Terminal. In the coming weeks we will be initiating the operation. With Aurora's experience in oil supply, trading and logistics we are aiming to make Fujairah a preferred refuelling centre for the region."
Aurora Aviation SA is the aviation management service provider owned by Aurora Progress SA. Aurora Progress SA is a privately owned, Swiss based company with the trade, supply, transport and storage of refined petroleum products as its core activities. Building on its trading history, Aurora has subsequently invested in oil logistic infrastructure, notably the 641,000 m3 Socar-Aurora Fujairah Terminal. Today the Group's Aviation arm, Aurora Aviation SA is a fast growing company focused on delivering a one stop shop for aviation services and the physical supply of aviation fuels. Aurora Aviation SA is currently developing operations at a number of locations worldwide.
Fujairah International Airport is a fully equipped international airport, open 24/7, boasting 365 days fog free, clear skies per year, uncongested airspace with no ATC landing or departure slot limitations. Fujairah has a long runway (3750m x 45m) equipped with ILS and VOR, GNSS approach and departure procedures, modern passenger terminal (2M annual capacity), cargo warehouse, separate aircraft maintenance apron, aviation academy complex, hangars and workshops.
Fujairah's strategic location on the East coast of the UAE is less than 1 hour by road from Dubai providing a lower cost and convenient alternate for Dubai while also providing convenient connection for Fujairah's heavy industries (oil, aggregates, bulk freights and shipping), businesses (Fujairah Free Zone, shopping malls, banking and commerce), tourism (hotels, resorts, forts, museums, beaches, wadis and mountains).
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Contact Information
For enquiries:
Fujairah International Airport:
E-mail: marketing@fujairah-airport.com
Tel: +971 50 629 1937
Aurora Aviation:
E-mail: info@aurora-aviation.aero
Tel : +4122 818 7878
For background information:
Fujairah International Airport:
www.fujairah-airport.com
Aurora Aviation :
www.aurora-aviation.aero
Socar Aurora Fujairah Terminal:
www.socar-aurora.com
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