Middle East operator Titan Aviation is aiming to expand globally, having recently obtained an AOC from San Marino and achieved FAA Part 135 certification. It already holds EASA, Cayman and DGCA India approval, and is looking to spread its operations across Europe and beyond as it approaches 15 years since its formation.

"Our target is to have 20 jets under management in Europe and 50 in the USA by 2020," explains founder and chairman Sakeer Sheik. "The new AOCs and offices leave us well placed to reach these aims. We are servicing the main European and American business and leisure destinations preferred by our clients in the Middle East and India, while providing seamless access to and from the USA and Europe."

The company currently has 25 aircraft in its global managed fleet and offices in San Marino, Italy, Germany, France, the UK, Florida, New Jersey and New York. Jet types include the Lineage 1000, Global 6000, Legacy 650 and Gulfstreams, several of which are available for charter.

Titan has assembled a new team to implement its strategy; Joachim Begrunde will head up its Europe base, Henri Lauras becomes president of aircraft sales, Ilaria Cecere will facilitate European support services and James Coak is VP of business development and general manager, while a number of board member appointments have been made for the US arm of its operation.

"This is a highly-skilled group of multi-national experts who bring with them a deep understanding of business aviation," continues Sheik. "We are now offering 360-degree aviation solutions around-the-clock."

The company is also entering the medevac market, after Royal Jet's departure from the segment. "We are looking at medevac aircraft that can also be converted for VIP charter," Sheik confirms.

Titan is finalising a contract with a large hospital group in the UAE and will perform air ambulance work.