About Us
Who we are
Royal Jet LLC is an Abu Dhabi owned and operated group of companies which leads the global premium private aviation sector and is chaired by His Excellency Mohammed Alardhi.
With its headquarters in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, Royal Jet operates from its Fixed Based Operations (FBO) / VIP Terminal at Zayed International Airport and the company, and its employees hold multiple certifications and licenses issued by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, Guernsey Director of Civil Aviation, and Republic of San Marino Civil Aviation Authority.
The company, through its Abu Dhabi and San Marino entities, owns and/or operates ten Boeing Business Jets and five Bombardier Global 5000/6000/7500 aircraft, offering aircraft management, aircraft charter, aircraft leasing, medical evacuation flights, aircraft brokerage, flight support services, FBO services, aircraft maintenance, repair and CAMO services, aircraft acquisition and disposal services and VIP aviation consulting.
Royal Jet LLC is a founding member of the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA), a member of various other industry associations, and its flight and ground operations are certified by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and under the Wyvern Wingman program. Its FBO is also a member of the industry leading Air Elite Network.
Royal Jet is also a proud multiple winners of the “World’s Leading Private Jet Charter” category at the annual World Travel Awards and its FBO has won multiple awards for its facilities and services.
OUR LEADERSHIP
HIS EXCELLENCY MOHAMMED BIN MAHFOODH ALARDHI
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mohammed is a well-respected, accomplished and seasoned business leader. Under his leadership as Executive Chairman of Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm. its ‘assets under management’ or AUM grew from US$10 billion to US$60 billion. Mohammed also serves as the Chairman of the Muscat Stock Exchange and of the Board of Trustees of the College of Banking and Financial Studies in Muscat. He was previously the youngest and longest-serving Chief of the Oman Air Force and was awarded the ‘Order of Oman’ by the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al-Said in 2000. Mohammed holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Military Science from the Royal Air Force UK Staff College in Bracknell, UK, and a Master’s in Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. He is a graduate of the Royal Air Force Military Academy in Cranwell, UK, and the National Defence University in Washington D.C..
Mohammed Husain Ahmed
Acting CEO
Mohammed is an accomplished aviation expert and a strong leader. With a 25-year long history of achievements in the aviation industry across both the government and private sectors in the UAE, he also has extensive experience in airport management through overseeing strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation during his tenure as the General Manager of Abu Dhabi Airports. Previously, he served as the Vice President for Commercial and Government Affairs at Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL). A visionary leader, Mohammed is committed to delivering operational excellence and ensuring high standards of performance. Mohammed has an international licence in Air Traffic Control operations from the Airways Corporation of New Zealand and several aviation trainings in external and internal entities, and a certified International Negotiator from Harvard.
Rakesh Raj
VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE AND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT
Rakesh is a finance and audit expert, with an impressive professional background and wealth of expertise in the aviation industry in the UAE and beyond. His extensive aviation background spans various models, including Low-Cost Carriers (LCC) and Legacy airlines. His key areas of expertise include developing business plans, aircraft financing, and driving strategic initiatives. His accomplished professional career is backed by impressive qualifications that include being a Qualified Chartered Accountant (India) and a Certified Internal Auditor (USA), bringing with him a strong foundation in finance and auditing.
CAPTAIN HAMAD SULTAN HAMAD AL MARRI
Vice President Flight Operations
Captain Hamad is an accomplished pilot, bringing decades of flying experience and extensive knowledge of aviation to our leadership team. He is a former Airforce Pilot in the UAE Military, reaching the level of Colonel prior to retiring and joining RoyalJet in 2007 as a Captain. Hamad has been a key leader in our organization since then, serving as Fleet Manager and then taking on the role of Vice President Flight Operations. In this role he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of our flight department, ensuring we maintain a safe, compliant and efficient operation and guiding the development of our teams of pilots, cabin crew and flight support personnel.
HUSHAM OSMAN
Vice President Technical Services
Husham is an accomplished engineer and brings decades of experience within the aviation industry to our leadership team, including in commercial and private aviation, both in the Middle East and abroad. Husham joined RoyalJet in 2006 and quickly was promoted into the role of Vice President Technical Services, overseeing all of our company’s technical functions. As a key leader, he ensures we maintain a safe, compliant and efficient technical operation and guides the development of our maintenance, engineering, logistics and other technical support personnel. Husham is a licensed aerospace engineer and also holds both an MBA and a Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Strategic Management.
Noora Belselah
Vice President Projects
Noora is a highly experienced Aviation professional with a hybrid background in Commercial Aviation along with over 10 years within Aerospace and Defense. She has been working in the Aviation industry for 14 years and is currently a Vice President Projects at Royal Jet Group. Noora was instrumental in establishing the current IMOC project in 2014. She was subsequently promoted to AIS Manager in 2015 and continued her PMO career progression at Global Aerospace Logistics by being a crucial part of various successfully awarded contracts & projects. In addition to her aviation experience, Noora is a certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt and a Project Management Professional (PMP). Noora also received a scholarship from Emirates Airline University to study Flight Operation Management. She has received numerous awards from the UAE Armed Forces GHQ for her outstanding work and commitment to delivering top-quality services to the UAE Armed Forces.
