Press Release

Farid Gharzeddine with the Gulfstream G600.

Issued by SkyMark Executive.

August 15, 2024

Business jet operator SkyMark Executive has completed the purchase of a Gulfstream G600 aircraft for a new client, to be managed and chartered by the company.

This milestone highlights SkyMark Executive's steadfast commitment to excellence, solidifying its role as a trusted advisor for those seeking new business jets, according to founder and chairman Captain Farid Gharzeddine.

Gharzeddine also noted that Gulfstream's dedication to sustainability is evident in the aircraft's Enhanced Flight Vision System, designed for low-visibility landings, and the Synthetic Vision primary flight display, which enhances situational awareness.

As demand for experienced VIP charter management and consultancy services continues to rise among aircraft owners, SkyMark has become the preferred choice.

The company's latest offering features state-of-the-art avionics and ultra-quiet engines, ensuring a smooth and powerful flight experience.

The Gulfstream G600 is a high-speed marvel, cruising at Mach 0.90 to effortlessly connect cities like New York to Dubai and London to Beijing without refuelling. With over 35 world speed records, it offers 12 percent better fuel efficiency than previous models.

Drawing on more than 27 years of experience in the business aviation industry, SkyMark Executive expanded its presence to Dubai in 2016. In addition to its charter flight services, SkyMark offers consultancy and management services to aircraft owners, focusing on streamlining operations, cutting costs, boosting safety measures and maximising charter revenues.

The company also currently operates a 2013 Gulfstream G450. This mid-size, long-range business jet is part of Gulfstream's renowned GIV series, known for its luxurious interiors, cutting-edge avionics and impressive performance.

The company attained the prestigious San Marino Air Operator Certificate in 2023. The AOC is exclusively granted to operators demonstrating competent and safe handling of specified aircraft types. SkyMark Executive earned its AOC through a stringent process, showcasing a history of exemplary conduct and experience, possessing requisite equipment, maintaining a well-structured organisation, employing qualified staff and implementing robust maintenance and operational protocols.