About Us
Who we are
The RoyalJet experience is about more than carrying passengers from A to B. It’s built on providing unique and memorable experiences – an experiential journey, more than just a physical one. This is our vision of premium private aviation.
We believe we can have a purposeful and impactful role for our clients, our partners and even our competitors – locally, regionally and into the world.
An experience for people – and from people – who understand personalized delight as the ultimate new experience. We commit to intimately knowing the wants and needs of our clients – engaging them across a truly tailored experience.
An experience that reflects and projects the vision for the new Abu Dhabi and the new UAE.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN HAMAD BIN TAHNOON AL NAHYAN
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed is a recognized leader in the aviation sector in Abu Dhabi, overseeing multiple aviation entities as Chairman and playing a lead role in the development of the future of aviation in the emirate. He has brought extensive experience and vision to our Board and our company for many years, and has been expertly guiding us through an exciting transformation since being appointed as the Chairman of our Board of Directors in 2019. Sheikh Mohammed holds both a Masters degree and a Bachelor of Science degree.
ROB DICASTRI
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Rob is a highly accomplished executive, bringing decades of international experience in the business world to our leadership team, having held senior roles in leading companies and provided consulting services to leading corporations in various industries both in the Middle East and around the world. He has an extensive background in private aviation and has spent many years in the UAE and GCC, joining RoyalJet in 2016 as CEO. In this role, he has helped take our company into a new era, overseeing the organization’s strategic development and ensuring our entire RoyalJet team is on the right track. Rob attained a Bachelor of Business Administration and achieved his certification as a Chartered Accountant.
ASHOK KUMAR
CORPORATE SERVICES DIRECTOR
Ashok is our financial expert, bringing decades of financial management experience to our leadership team, including many years of specialization in aviation finance in the UAE and the GCC. He has been a key leader and contributor with our company since 2006, overseeing all financial related issues as CFO and then expanding his responsibilities in his role as Corporate Services Director to include the areas of human resources, information technology, legal and administration. Ashok holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a Chartered Accountant.
CAPTAIN HAMAD SULTAN HAMAD AL MARRI
DIRECTOR OF 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 Director of 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
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
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 Technical Director, 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.
ALAIN CHAMPONNOIS
COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
Alain brings decades of sales and business development experience to our leadership team, including many years in private aviation, both in the Middle East and abroad. He has an extensive background helping leading organizations accelerate revenue growth, expand market share and drive profitability and joined RoyalJet in 2021 as Commercial Director. In this role he oversees the entire commercial function of our company, including the sales, marketing and development of our various product lines, the care of our guests and the guidance of our commercial teams. Alain holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Business Management degree and is on the Board of a leading private aviation standards entity.
