Holger Ostheimer thanks his team for achieving Dubai AOC

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim receives AOC

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF), a joint venture between Dubai-headquartered Al-Futtaim and Germany's DC Aviation, has become the only fully integrated business aviation facility in Dubai to have been issued with its AOC by the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). This follows a proving flight with GCAA officials on board to complete the certification between Stuttgart and Dubai's Al Maktoum International airport, where it has its hangar, maintenance facility, offices and lounge.

With the AOC in hand, DCAF can now operate and manage third-party business aircraft commercially which includes aircraft charter under the UAE's A6 registration. DCAF will initially begin its commercial operations with a Bombardier Global XRS aircraft.

Holger Ostheimer, DCAF general manager, says: “We are extremely pleased to have cleared all the regulatory requirements to receive our AOC. The receipt of the certification is the culmination of over a year's work and I would like to congratulate and thank the entire team for their efforts.”