The ultra long-range addition comes as a response to rising intercontinental demand as the company expands its managed fleet and broadens maintenance support in Dubai.
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) has added a Gulfstream G650 to its charter fleet at Dubai’s Al Maktoum International airport. The company has also expanded its managed fleet with a Bombardier Challenger 650.
“The addition of the Gulfstream G650 to our charter fleet is a significant milestone for DCAF and a direct response to the escalating demand for ultra long-range business travel in the region,” says Holger Ostheimer, managing director, DC Aviation Al-Futtaim. “The G650’s exceptional speed, range and unparalleled cabin comfort align perfectly with our mission to offer our clients the very best in private aviation. As Dubai continues to solidify its position as a global hub for finance, commerce and leisure, we are proud to provide an aircraft that meets the highest expectations in terms of range, reliability and sophistication.”
A recent study of the Middle East and Africa jet charter services sector projects growth from about $0.63 billion in 2025 to around $1.04 billion by 2030 at a compound annual rate of roughly 10.7 per cent. Dubai South’s Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub recorded a 15 per cent rise in private jet movements in the first half of this year versus the same period in 2024 as the UAE welcomes several thousand new millionaires.
The G650 offers up to 7,000nm range and a cruising speed of Mach 0.925, connecting Dubai nonstop to cities such as Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Auckland. It seats up to 15 with lie-flat beds, high-speed wi-fi and satellite communications. A low cabin altitude of about 3,000ft at cruise supports reduced fatigue. “Our clients’ travel needs are evolving rapidly, with an increasing emphasis on nonstop intercontinental flights and bespoke itineraries,” adds Mr Ostheimer, managing director, DC Aviation Al-Futtaim. “The G650 enables us to offer exceptional reach and comfort for clients flying from Dubai to global destinations without layovers, saving time and enhancing privacy.”
DCAF will provide line and base maintenance for the type. The G650 joins a charter fleet that includes a Global 7500, a Global XRS and a Pilatus PC-12. The group cites over 40,000 incident-free flight hours and operates one of only two IS-BAH Stage III certified FBOs in the Middle East. DCAF is a joint venture between Dubai-based Al-Futtaim Group and Stuttgart-based DC Aviation Group.
