Gama Aviation has confirmed major progress in the construction of its new Business Aviation Centre (BAC) at Sharjah International Airport, a purpose-built facility set to redefine operational efficiency and client experience in the Middle East.
Representing a significant multi-million-dollar investment, the
project reinforces Gama Aviation’s long-term confidence in the UAE and the
wider region, marking an important milestone in the company’s continued
expansion of business aviation services across EMEA.
“Our investment in Sharjah underlines our confidence in both
the emirate and the region’s aviation future,” said Marwan Khalek, Group CEO,
Gama Aviation. “It supports the UAE’s Vision 2030 framework by delivering
world-class aviation infrastructure and creating high-value employment, while
giving our clients an efficient, well-connected alternative to more congested
hubs. Sharjah’s pro-business environment and accessibility make it an ideal
location for a new generation of business aviation services.”
Sharjah’s strategic appeal has
strengthened further following the announcement of Dubai International
Airport (DXB)’s planned closure and the future consolidation of operations
at Dubai World Central (DWC). With operators and owners now assessing
long-term alternatives, Gama Aviation’s investment in the BAC positions Sharjah
as a credible, high-quality option offering both proximity and efficiency.
Scheduled for completion in early
2026, the Business Aviation Centre occupies a site of over 80,000 square
metres within the Sharjah International Airport estate. The development
supports the emirate’s infrastructure and diversification objectives, aligned
with the UAE’s Vision 2030 roadmap for sustainable growth and
connectivity.
Designed from the ground up
Unlike FBOs adapted from existing
terminals, the Sharjah BAC has been conceived as a single, integrated
ecosystem for owners, operators and crews. Key elements include:
- VVIP Terminal
(3,000 sqm): Contemporary design with private lounges, relaxation suites,
observation bar and curated hospitality.
- Hangar (12,000
sqm): Purpose-built
for premium, secure aircraft parking, storage, and line maintenance,
incorporating wide-span doors, direct apron access, and capacity for
multiple large-cabin jets.
- Apron and Ground
Facilities:
Self-manoeuvring apron, dedicated fuelling and ground-support equipment,
and integrated MRO infrastructure.
- Crew Amenities: Rest suites,
24-hour dining, briefing rooms and priority parking adjacent to the
terminal.
“The Sharjah Business Aviation Centre will set a new
benchmark for private aviation in the Middle East and beyond,” said Tom Murphy,
Managing Director – FBO Services, Gama Aviation. “We are not building this
facility to meet expectations — we are designing it to exceed them. Every
detail, from terminal flow to hangar layout, has been created around the client
experience: faster transitions, greater privacy, and service excellence that
defines the next chapter of Gama Aviation’s story.”
Expanding Line Maintenance capability
The facility’s Line Maintenance
operations will hold approvals for multiple OEM types, with future
capability expansion planned. The hangar’s design optimises workflow for
engineering teams, housing tooling, parts storage and client viewing areas
within the same controlled environment.
Continuing partnership with Sharjah
Airport
Gama Aviation has operated from Sharjah
International Airport since 2014, providing FBO services that have seen
sustained year-on-year growth. The new BAC expands this partnership,
positioning Sharjah as a regional centre of excellence for business
aviation and aligning with the UAE’s wider goal of maintaining world-leading
standards in safety, efficiency and service.