UAE-based DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) is now operational, making it the first integrated business aviation operation at Al Maktoum international airport.

The company is a joint venture between Dubai-headquartered Al-Futtaim and Germany’s DC Aviation, and the announcement follows the completion of DCAF’s integrated hangar facility, lounge and office areas last month at Dubai World Central.

“DWC is expected to play a significant role in enhancing Dubai’s position as the regional aviation hub and we are very excited to be the first business aviation operation in what is undoubtedly going to be a world class airport,” remarks Holger Ostheimer, general manager of DCAF.

“Our aim is to provide clients premium services across our comprehensive range of offerings including aircraft management, vip aircraft and passenger handling, maintenance and business jet charter,” he adds.

The DCAF facility includes a 5,700 sq m hangar which is able to house four ACJ or BBJ type aircraft as well as two ultra-long range business jets. The 1,300 sq m exclusive terminal is designed to host vvip customers and offers shower areas, a spacious conference room, covered parking and a contemporary finish.

Under its aircraft management division, DC Aviation seeks to help business jet owners optimise their aircraft assets and its fleet offers operational variety, from a Learjet 40 through to a 46-seater ACJ319.