Saraya Skies, Saraya’s elite air-carrier, announced the appointments of Mr. Bilal Yousuf as Managing Director and Mr. Ivan Tehaghapsao as Sales and Marketing Director bringing with them over 30 years of combined experience in the aviation industry. Saraya Skies will also be visiting the world’s largest aviation exhibition, the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) 2009 that will be held in Geneva-Switzerland on the 12th of May.
Mr. Yousuf held numerous management positions at leading aviation companies prior to joining Saraya Skies. He served as the president/CEO of Future Jets,the Vice President of Sales, Marketing, Business Development, and Strategic Planning at Royal Jet. He also held the position of Maintenance Director at NetJets as well as Alsalam Aircraft Company, after serving as a Senior Engineer at Continental Airlines.
“I am very excited at the opportunity to be a part of this young and dynamic company that is brimming with potential. As Saraya Skies, operations are becoming more eminent. I am confident that through the right team and spirit we will lead Saraya Skies to fulfill our vision of becoming the premier luxurious private aviation operator that offers a personalized and un-matched flying experience to all customers” said Mr. Yousuf.
Prior to joining Saraya Skies, Mr. Tehaghapsao served as the Marketing and Sales Director at Elite Jets in Dubai-UAE. He also held the position of Sales Director at Royal Jet Abu Dhabi - UAE.
Mr. Tehaghapsao described Saraya Skies visit to EBACE 2009 as “a step towards introducing Saraya Skies to the aviation industry players, as our team will engage in discussions with customers, colleagues and suppliers. We look forward to establishing fruitful connections at this exhibition”.
Saraya Skies is currently operating private regional flights for Saraya shareholders and is in the process of obtaining its Air Operating Certificate (AOC). Saraya Skies fleet includes the Piaggio P180 Avanti II aircraft and the Gulfstream G450 business jet.
Saraya Skies, announced at EBACE 2007, is one of the elite services offered by Saraya, the real estate development and asset management company that invests in the travel and tourism industries, to complement Saraya’s destinations. Saraya Skies offers its services to business and leisure travelers around the world and to all Saraya destinations.