Gama Aviation

What Gama Aviation does

Gama Aviation Plc is a UK-headquartered, AIM-listed global aviation services company founded in 1983 and operating across three strategic business units: Business Aviation (private jet charter, aircraft management for third-party owners, and a network of owned FBOs at Farnborough, Glasgow, Jersey, and Sharjah); Special Mission (air ambulance, helicopter emergency medical services, medical repatriation, military airworthiness and air ambulance, police mission systems, counter-UAS solutions via ATLAS/DART/SCOUT, and offshore energy support); and Technology & Outsourcing (the myairops cloud software suite covering flight operations management, continuing airworthiness management, FBO and ground handling, and a companion crew app, plus FlyerTech airworthiness services). Underlying technology includes the proprietary myairops SaaS platform and dedicated MRO capability across Embraer Legacy, Bombardier Challenger/Global, King Air, Airbus H145, and Leonardo AW169/AW139 platforms, plus design/production and Part 147 training approval.

The business model blends multi-year bespoke aircraft management and charter contracts, quote-based charter services, MRO and continuing airworthiness work orders, regulated public-sector HEMS contracts (e.g., Scottish Ambulance Service ScotSTAR), and recurring SaaS subscription revenue from myairops. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supplemented by owned-facility distribution, multi-jurisdictional Air Operator Certificates (UK, Malta, Austria, Cayman Islands, San Marino, plus Saudi GACA Part 125), and partnerships with CASL (Asia maintenance) and D13 (counter-UAS). Group CEO Marwan Khalek oversees dedicated MDs for each business unit, with formal M&A leadership added to drive the recent Special Mission and Charter consolidation.

Name

Gama Aviation

Legal name

Gama Aviation Plc

Website

https://gamaaviation.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Gama Aviation is a UK-headquartered, AIM-listed aviation services company founded in 1983, providing business jet charter, aircraft management, FBO operations, special mission air ambulance and counter-UAS services, and the myairops SaaS platform to governments, corporations, and private individuals globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Aviation Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (48121), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aircraft Management & Part 135/135-equivalent Operators (THABAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Jet Charter (Midsize/Super-Midsize/Heavy Jet) (TLAFABAB), Air Medical Transport (Helicopter/Fixed-Wing) (HLAFANAD), General Aviation (FBO) & Private Jet Security Services (BPAKAMAK), Helicopter Passenger Services (TLAFAAAE)

Keywords

• Business aviation services
• Aircraft management charter
• Air ambulance HEMS
• Aviation MRO services
• Aviation software platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Farnborough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Business Aviation Services: Revenue from aircraft charter, aircraft management, and FBO operations. Services include charter quote requests through the website, aircraft management for private owners, and fixed-base operator services at company-owned facilities.
2. Special Mission Services: Revenue from air ambulance, HEMS rescue operations, medical repatriation, military mission solutions, police mission systems, counter-UAS solutions, and offshore/energy operations. Includes UK air ambulance contracts and international security contracts.
3. MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul): Revenue from base and line maintenance services for business jets including Embraer Legacy, Bombardier Challenger, Bombardier Global, King Air, Airbus H145, Leonardo AW169, and AW139 aircraft. Includes AOG mobile support teams and design/production capabilities.
4. Technology & Software Licensing: Revenue from cloud-based aviation software products including myairops flight, myairops CAM, myairops FBO, and myairops Crew. Provides customers with transparent access to systems used for service delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gama Aviation is a global aviation services company operating across three strategic business units: Business Aviation (aircraft charter, aircraft management, and FBO operations), Special Mission (air ambulance, HEMS rescue, medical repatriation, military mission solutions, police operations, counter-UAS, and offshore/energy support), and Technology & Outsourcing (the proprietary myairops cloud-based aviation management software suite). Services are delivered through company-owned facilities, multi-jurisdictional AOC-certified operations, and the myairops SaaS platform, serving corporate, governmental, and private aircraft owners/operators worldwide.

Product overview

Gama Aviation is a business aviation services company founded in 1983, operating across three strategic business units: Business Aviation (charter, aircraft management, FBO network), Special Mission (air ambulance, HEMS, medical repatriation, military, police, counter-UAS, offshore operations), and Technology & Outsourcing (myairops SaaS platform). The Technology & Outsourcing division offers a suite of four cloud-based aviation software products: myairops flight (flight operations management), myairops cam (continuing airworthiness management), myairops fbo (ground handling and FBO management), and myairops crew (companion crew scheduling app). These products are delivered as an integrated platform enabling customers to buy products and services in combination. The company also provides MRO services across business jets and helicopters, and operates FBOs in the UK, Jersey, and UAE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• myairops flight: Cloud-based flight operations management solution providing tools to reduce operational complexities, streamline flight operations, increase efficiency and reduce costs. Features include demand planning, quoting, flight dispatch, crew scheduling, maintenance planning, FTL management, training, flight tracking, risk assessments, regulatory controls, and task management.
• myairops cam
• myairops fbo
• myairops crew
• CASP (Corporate Aircraft Service Program)

Products and services

• Aircraft Charter Private jet charter services for business and personal travel, available across Gama Aviation's managed fleet and partner network.
• Aircraft Management Comprehensive management of privately owned aircraft including operations, maintenance oversight, crew management, and regulatory compliance, delivered across multiple AOCs for global coverage.
• FBO Network Services Fixed Base Operations at Farnborough (HQ), Glasgow, Jersey, and Sharjah providing ground handling, passenger services, aircraft parking, and fuelling. The Sharjah BAC is a purpose-built VVIP facility with 12,000 sqm hangar.
• MRO Services Maintenance, repair and overhaul services for Embraer Legacy 600/650, Bombardier Challenger and Global, King Air, Airbus H145, Leonardo AW169, and Leonardo AW139 aircraft. Includes base and line maintenance, AOG mobile support teams, design and production capabilities, interiors, and Part 147 training.
• Air Ambulance and HEMS Rescue Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) and air ambulance operations for emergency medical transport and rescue operations, including the ScotSTAR contract in Scotland and UK NHS air ambulance services consolidated through the Specialist Aviation Services acquisition.
• Medical Repatriation

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000 sqm purpose-built hangar capacity in Sharjah
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• San Marino Aircraft RegistrycoreOthers · 27 May 2026Official certification of Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Air Operating Licence (AOL) to Gama Aviation San Marino S.r.l. Certification involved extensive operational, technical, safety, compliance and management approvals.
• CASL (China Aviation Services Limited)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 July 2017Collaboration providing Gulfstream maintenance services at Hong Kong International Airport. CASL holds FAA Ops Spec covering G350/450, G500/G550, G650/650ER types, enabling Gama Aviation to offer base maintenance (up to 3C/24 month inputs) to FAA-registered clients in Asia.
• D13coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership providing CUAS (Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems) ecosystem designed to identify and mitigate threats from drone systems. D13's technology complements Gama Aviation's counter-UAS solutions including ATLAS airspace monitoring, DART mobile system, and SCOUT drone detection.
• WijetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean jet taxi operator partnership for fleet maintenance support covering Wijet/Blink's 15 aircraft fleet across Europe with base, line and AOG maintenance services.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jet Aviation: Jet Aviation, owned by General Dynamics, provides an integrated suite of business aviation services — aircraft management, charter, FBO, MRO, and completions — across a global network. It is the most direct strategic analogue to Gama's three-SBU model and competes head-to-head for the same ultra-high-net-worth and corporate clients.
• TAG Aviation: TAG Aviation operates aircraft management, charter, FBO, and MRO services globally with major European FBOs at Farnborough, Geneva, and Madrid. Closely overlaps with Gama in the UK and continental European business aviation market and competes directly for shared HNW clients.
• Luxaviation: Luxaviation is one of the world's largest business aviation groups offering aircraft management, charter (Luxaviation Jets), FBO (Univeris Aviation/FBO One), and MRO across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Direct comparable to Gama's charter/management/FBO bundle, especially in EMEA.
• Signature Flight Support: Signature Flight Support is the world's largest FBO network, providing ground handling, fueling, and related services at more than 200 locations. Direct competitor in FBO services and overall aviation support, especially relevant given Gama's recent Sharjah BAC FBO of the Year recognition.
• Avcon Jet Group: Avcon Jet Group is a European-based aircraft management and charter operator with FBOs and operations across Austria, Germany, Malta, and beyond. Comparable to Gama in private jet charter, aircraft management, and AOC operations across multiple jurisdictions.

Broad incumbents

• Universal Weather and Aviation: Universal Weather & Aviation is a broad, long-established aviation support services provider offering trip planning, ground handling coordination, fueling, and operational services to business aviation operators worldwide — overlapping with Gama's FBO and ops support functions at a wider, less specialised scope.
• Bombardier (Aerospace): Bombardier's aerospace business includes a substantial OEM-affiliated service network (Service Centres) for Global, Challenger, and Learjet aircraft — directly comparable to Gama's Oxford and Bournemouth MRO services and aircraft management for Bombardier platforms.

Regional players

• Royal Jet: Royal Jet is a UAE-headquartered aircraft management, charter, and FBO operator serving the Middle East — directly competing with Gama Sharjah in regional VVIP and royal clientele, though its geographic emphasis differs.

Emerging players

• OASES (Commsoft): OASES is an enterprise MRO and continuing airworthiness software suite used by airlines, MROs, and business aviation operators — a competitive analogue to myairops CAM and broader myairops platform within the aviation software category.
• Veryon (formerly Flightdocs): Veryon provides aviation software for maintenance tracking, continuing airworthiness, and flight operations — directly comparable to myairops CAM and myairops Flight. Established third-party competitor in the aviation software space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GamaAviation

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A4 records

Investments

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