Sun, Dec 27, 2009
Emivest Hope Sale Will Spark Corporate Jet Market In UAE
Actor Morgan Freeman has taken delivery of his Emivest Aerospace
SJ30 in a ceremony in Dubai during a visit over the Christmas
holidays.
"After speaking to a number of companies and individuals,
Emivest came out on top as the only company that fit all my
criteria," said Freeman during a press briefing held Wednesday at
Dubai International Airport. "I was more than happy to buy from a
company based in the EAU as I have travelled around the Emirates on
a number of occasions and see this as a strong business hub despite
the current economic problems across the world."
"It is exciting to fly the SJ30 in my world tour to promote for
my new movie Invictus which talks about the South African leader
Nelson Mandela. This will help in spotlighting a UAE based
company that manufactures very special private jets," he added.
Emivest says the purchase will help the firm to secure future
investment and allow it to explore new markets in the aerospace
industry.
"The sale of this SJ30 to Mr. Freeman proves the robust nature
of business in the UAE and specifically Dubai," said Buti Saeed Al
Ghandi, chairman of Emirates Investment and Development Company,
the main investors in the US based aircraft manufacturer, Emivest
Aerospace. "Businesses across the world have suffered in the
downturn, but this reaffirms the strength of locally-based
companies, and especially Emivest."
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After completing test flights with Emivest's chief test pilot
John Siemens and production pilot Bryan Dennison, the aircraft was
officially delivered to Freeman. "I am really looking forward
to flying the new jet and will use it to travel in the US from
coast to coast without having to stop. I'm not sure if I'll fly it
all the way from the UAE, but with the film industry growing in the
Gulf, and the various film festivals here building in stature, I'll
definitely be back soon," Freeman added. Freeman obtained his
pilot's license in 2002.
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