Jordan's International Wings Group Bolsters Fleets

Arab Wings, Gulf Wings and Iraq Gate, the AOC subsidiaries of Amman, Jordan-based International Wings Group (Stand 691), announced here at MEBAA recent and upcoming additions to their charter fleets, among other news. Arab Wings, also based in Amman, recently added a second Embraer Legacy 650, which boasts a three-zone cabin, and a third Bombardier Challenger 604 to its roster. To accommodate its growth, Arab Wings recently moved to new offices, the company reported.

Gulf Wings, based here at Dubai’s Al-Maktoum Airport, recently added a late model Legacy 600 to its fleet, and the company expects to add a Global 5000 and Challenger 605 by Q2 of next year. Gulf Wings is currently pursuing Wyvern and IS-BAO Stage III certification, expected in Q1 2017. It was among the first UAE operators to obtain IS-BAO Stage II approval, as well as European Third Country Operator (TCO) approval. “Aviation safety and security has always been a priority” for the company, said managing director Khaldoun Ghalayini.

Iraq Gate, which provides domestic and international flights out of Iraq, added a third CRJ-200 to its fleet, and announced an expansion of its ground handling supervision service to third parties and international carriers. The Baghdad-based company also operates a pair of Hawker 800 XPs and a King Air.

IWG is also the parent company of Royal Jordanian Air Academy and Queen Noor Technical College.