Dubai, 22nd May 2026:

Empire Aviation Group, a Dubai-based global provider of integrated private aviation services, has appointed Paul van der Blom as Head of Aircraft Management, reinforcing the company’s leadership team as its managed business jet fleet continues to expand. He will oversee a fleet of more than 20 business jets under management, supporting aircraft owners with operational oversight, asset optimisation and charter revenue opportunities. Aircraft management remains a core pillar of Empire Aviation’s offering, with many managed aircraft also placed on charter to help offset ownership costs.

Paul van der Blom brings more than 30 years of aviation industry experience across Europe and the Middle East, with senior leadership roles spanning aircraft sales, aircraft management, leasing, commercial strategy and client relations. His previous roles include positions with Airbus, DC Aviation, ExecuJet, Hawker Pacific, Luxaviation Group and TAG Aviation. He joined Empire Aviation from a Dubai-based operator, where he served in the Fleet Strategy division. In addition to his substantial professional experience, Paul holds a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands and attended various management programs at IMD Switzerland.

Commenting on the appointment, Paras P. Dhamecha, Founder and Managing Director of Empire Aviation Group, said: “Paul van der Blom’s extensive international experience and deep understanding of aircraft ownership, operations and client requirements make him a valuable addition to our leadership team at a time of sustained growth and with a strong pipeline of new aircraft. It’s all about building trust with owners who want the reassurance of entrusting their multimillion-dollar assets to experienced managers.”