Maximus wins back to back cargo operator of the year awards

Maximus Air Cargo has won its third Supply Chain and Transport (SCATA) Award in four years

Maximus Air Cargo has won its third Supply Chain and Transport (SCATA) Award in four years.

An independent panel of judges recognised the airline for ‘having delivered a superior market-leading service in the Middle East and throughout the world over the past 12 months’.

Vice President Flight Operations, Bassam Abu Hijleh, who received the award on behalf of Maximus at a reception held at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel, The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, last night, said: “We are very grateful to the organisers and panel of judges of the Supply Chain & Transport Awards for naming Maximus Air Cargo as the Cargo Operator of the Year. Under the stewardship of our parent company, Abu Dhabi Aviation Group, our reputation as one of the major players in the global cargo sector continues to grow and earn industry recognition.

“2010 was a strong year with the total number of hours we flew up by 24 per cent over 2009, helping to bolster total revenue by 16.2 per cent over 2009 reaching $117.67 million. On the back of this turnover we delivered a very healthy 18 per cent increase in profit at $10.19 million,” he added, attributing the dual combination fleet capabilities of ACMi + Charter operations.

Maximus has delivered a profit in every single year of operation in the six years since the first flight.

“This is thanks to the guidance and leadership of our board of directors and President and chief executive officer, Fathi Buhazza,” added Abu Hijleh, “and also in large part, to all the highly committed, dedicated, skilled and enthusiastic colleagues. The company has developed a strong productive team ethic and spirit and I know everyone will be proud to share in this prestigious award.”

He also said that the continued strong showing in 2010, gives Maximus an enormous sense of personal pride and confidence for the future. “We are still a relatively young company, but we continue to demonstrate a maturity above our years of operation.”