Dubai-based aircraft brokerage firm ArcosJet has purchased shares in Air Chateau, a private heliport operator, as part of a plan to develop a large-scale helicopter project in the UAE. Air Chateau owns a heliport at the VIP terminal in Al Maktoum International airport, which will serve as the foundation of an all-round ecosystem to operate and service privately owned helicopters.

“We see an unfilled market niche in developing private helicopter infrastructure in the UAE. Together with Air Chateau and with the support of the government of Dubai, we expect to unite heliports across the Emirates into one network, with Dubai South and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), which will greatly improve door-to-door accessibility of the entire area for UHNWIs. In doing so, we will place priority on technology-driven innovative solutions with an emphasis on sustainable development,” says CEO Mikhail Alenkin.

"Each step we take in bringing Air Chateau to life fills me with profound pride. Our vision resonates with the remarkable progress witnessed in Dubai and the UAE over the decades. Air Chateau is poised to lead the charge in transforming the aviation landscape within the UAE, setting new benchmarks for excellence and innovation in helicopter services. I am genuinely thrilled to be part of this ongoing journey, actively contributing to our nation's enduring growth and development," says Air Chateau chairman Dr Samir Mohamed.

“Creating an all-round ecosystem to ensure safe, reliable and efficient helicopter operations should meet the current demand on the part of the transport system, passengers and helicopter owners to improve accessibility and passenger mobility in Dubai and the UAE. Today, we are confident that our partnership with ArcosJet is a new step that allows us to move further along that path,” adds CEO Shilton Tony Irudayaraj.

Air Chateau currently owns a certified eight-pad commercial heliport at the VIP terminal within Al Maktoum International airport, which commenced operations in November 2021. Additionally, the country's first commercial helicopter hangar situated outside of airport premises is slated to become operational by April 2024.