Airport boss takes off for new job in
Abu Dhabi
11:40am Thursday 30th September 2010
THE managing director of Oxford Airport is
taking off for a new job in the Middle East.
Steve Jones will take up a new position as
general manager of Al Bateen Executive
Airport in Abu Dhabi in November.
Mr Jones, who has 36 years’ experience
in aviation, said: “It is going to be hard to
say goodbye, but this is a golden
opportunity to contribute to the creation
of a world-class dedicated business and
VIP aviation centre. ”
He added: “I hope we can pursue some
unique marketing initiatives between the
two airports. ”
During his time at Oxford, Mr Jones has
overseen the takeover of the Kidlington
airport by the Reuben brothers in 2007,
the creation of the Oxford jet facility and
its growth to become home to five
engineering firms and seven charter
companies.
Mr Jones started his aviation career with
British Aerospace in 1974 as an apprentice
with Hawker Siddeley and rose through
the ranks to become a director.
Meanwhile, the latest development at
Oxford Airport is taking shape in the form
of a new hangar scheduled for completion
by December.
The £3m development follows growing
demand from operators using the site.
Business development director James
Dillon-Godfray estimated about 20 jobs
will have been created at the new facility,
known as Hangar 14, once it is fully
operational.
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