Royal Jet has been named the 'world's leading private jet charter' in the World Travel Awards (WTA) as it celebrates five years of operation. The award was presented to Royal Jet's president and ceo Shane O'Hare by the WTA's executive director Manon Han in London.

Guests included HE Mohammed Al Zaabi from the UAE embassy in the U.K. Four months ago Royal Jet won the 'business jet provider of the year' award at the aviation business awards ceremony in Dubai. Royal Jet is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi Aviation and the Amiri Flight, the royal flight service, and is chaired by HE Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan.

Royal Jet's fleet includes five Boeing Business Jets, two mid-range Gulfstream 300s and a IVSP, Avro RJ85, a medevac Learjet LJ55 and two Learjet LJ35s. Its operations include air charter, medical evacuation, aircraft management and acquisition consultancy and an FBO/VIP terminal at Abu Dhabi. In Abu Dhabi, Royal Jet announced that it will offer UAE students the chance to gain work experience across the business over the coming months. 'Internship 2008' is a programme designed to offer eligible and qualified students the opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in Royal Jet's operations, according to Amna Saif Al Mansouri, vp of human resources and administration. "We will provide training for them in order to open up new horizons - not just within this company, but with other organisations working within the aviation sector."

Royal Jet also supported this year's first annual sponsorship day organised by the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) and held at the Abu Dhabi Men's College (ADMC) campus. Al Mansouri explains. "Royal Jet is keen to provide opportunities for students to have access to professional organisations that can provide them with continuing education and networking opportunities. The event provided students an opportunity to learn more about the aviation industry and to develop valuable contacts."