Bahrain’s Mumtalakat Invests in FAI Aviation Group

08.05.2017 Aviation & Space
Bahrain’s Mumtalakat Invests in FAI Aviation Group

Bahrain’s Mumtalakat Invests in FAI Aviation Group

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Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund, has acquired a significant minority stake in Axtmann Aviation Holding that operates FAI Aviation Group (FAI), a leading global provider of mission-critical aviation services based in Germany.

FAI offers fixed-wing air ambulance, special missions, charter and aircraft management, as well as full MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) services. 

Mahmood H. Alkooheji, the Chief Executive of Mumtalakat (photo), said: “It has perhaps never been as important as it is today to support rapid aviation response to crisis situations. Over the last 30 years, FAI has significantly grown its capabilities and service offerings, establishing stable and lasting relationships across a diverse set of customers, helping critical aid services reach people across the world.”

This investment is aligned with Mumtalakat’s objective to invest in companies with strong track records of growth and experienced management teams.

“Aviation is a key component of our portfolio and we aim to leverage our sector knowledge and expertise to add value to the company and support its potential expansion into the wider GCC region,” observed Kooheji.

FAI’s Chairman Siegfried Axtmann said: “We are pleased that our specialized expertise in aviation services is globally recognized and delighted about the opportunity to co-operate with a powerful partner such as Mumtalakat.”

“Together we will expand FAI as the leading player in the sector and increase our share in the General Aviation Market in the Middle East, adding value to the corporate and humanitarian sectors alike. Safety, efficient delivery and environmental protection are at the heart of our business,” noted Axtmann.

The transaction is subject to approval by Cypriot and German Merger Control Authorities.

Founded in 1986, FAI operates from its base in Albrecht Dürer International airport in Nuremberg, Germany. With over 30 years of experience in business aviation, FAI is one of the largest private aviation operators in Europe.

A market leader in intercontinental air ambulance patient transport, FAI offers worldwide air ambulance services staffed with qualified medical personnel and state of theart medical technology. Its aircraft fly an average 12,000 flight hours annually and its customers include international insurance providers, the United Nations, International SOS, the World Food Program and prominent health authorities in the wider GCC region.

FAI  Group  operates  Germany’s  largest  fleet  of  business  jets  that  includes  Bombardier Global Express, Bombardier Challenger 604 and Bombardier Learjet aircraft. Headquartered at Albrecht Dürer International Airport in Nuremberg, Germany, FAI runs a14,000 m² carbon neutral FBO. FAI employs 190 people amongst its staff including 60 mechanics and engineers at FAI’s in house MRO, in addition to part time physicians and paramedics. FAI operates satellite offices in Dubai and Miami, as well as line stations in Bamako and Dakar.

Mumtalakat, the Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, is the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain. With a mandate to grow the wealth of Bahrain through long‐term investments based on sound financial, strategic and governance principles, Mumtalakat holds stakes in over 40 commercial enterprises with a portfolio spanning a variety of sectors, including industrial manufacturing, financial services, telecommunications, real estate, logistics, consumer products and education.

 



 
 

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