MAXIMUS AIR CARGO receives UAE Air Operators Certificate (AOC)

Abu Dhabi, 25 June 2007 (tjb) - Abu Dhabi based all cargo aircraft operator MAXIMUS AIR CARGO, specializing in the cargo aircraft business & associated logistics solutions, have become the latest Aircraft Operator to be granted a UAE Air Operators Certificate (AOC) by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).

MAXIMUS AIR CARGO has achieved another milestone in corporate history when the UAE Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has presented the Air Operators Certificate (AOC) to MAXIMUS AIR CARGO’s President & CEO, Mr. Fathi Hilal Buhazza, on Monday, 25 June 2007.

Operating out of its Abu Dhabi base since 2005 with an owned fleet of AN-124-100 Ruslan, Airbus A300-600RF, Ilyushin IL-76TD Candid and the recently added Lockheed L-382 Hercules cargo aircraft, MAXIMUS AIR CARGO has rapidly gained a strong reputation for its 'first-class-approach' to the regions air cargo charter market with a belief that superior customer service and outstanding reliability is what the market demands.

“We have always taken a keen interest in this region’s economic welfare and see ourselves as an important player in the aviation development of this region. Our focus targets the increased opportunities in the cargo aircraft and aviation support services sector in particular” said Fathi Hilal Buhazza, and added: “MAXIMUS’ philosophy is rooted in offering our customers responsive, most practical & cost effective solutions, which combine a personal approach with innovative customer service”.

Looking forward, MAXIMUS AIR CARGO’s plans are firmly aimed at adding further all cargo aircraft to its fleet and expanding its portfolio in the aviation support services area in the near future. MAXIMUS' President and CEO also pointed to the fact that MAXIMUS AIR CARGO's scope of activities is not tied to the local market but especially with the A300-600 & Lockheed Hercules aircraft addition well on track to become a global player and prime international logistics solution provider.

MAXIMUS AIR CARGO with its Headquarters in the UAE’s capital Abu Dhabi is the largest all cargo airline in the UAE and premier operator of outsized cargo aircraft in the Middle East. Established in 2005, the company with its highly experienced 106 member strong workforce is focusing on providing first class service in air transport solutions to Royalty, governments, multinationals, humanitarian & relief organisations alike. MAXIMUS AIR CARGO owns and operates a total of 8 specialized all cargo aircraft around the globe, namely Antonov AN-124-100 Ruslan, Airbus A300-600RF, Ilyushin IL-76TD Candid and Lockheed L-382 Hercules.