The announcement by Omar Al-Hosri, head of the Civil Aviation Authority, regarding a contract with a major British aviation services company to refuel Syrian Airlines aircraft, raised questions about the circumstances surrounding a refueling delay for one of the airline's planes at Copenhagen Airport, as well as the identity of the party that actually resolved the crisis on the ground.
In this context, Mounir Khalifa, head of the International Aviation Services Organization and CEO of MixJet, issued a clarifying statement to clear up any confusion regarding his company's role in the incident.
**Contractual Disclaimer and Clarification of Position**
Khalifa emphasized that MixJet bears no contractual responsibility for refueling Syrian Airlines flights at Copenhagen Airport, explaining that his company's standard support is officially limited to Amsterdam Airport.
He noted that the company had opted out of the tender for Copenhagen Airport for commercial reasons, resulting in the contract being awarded to another firm.
**Details of the Emergency Intervention**
Despite the absence of any legal or contractual obligation, Khalifa explained that the intervention was a response to an urgent request received by the operations team from Syrian Airlines two days prior, seeking immediate assistance to secure the fuel required for the aircraft's takeoff.
Regarding the on-the-ground resolution, Khalifa explained that the MixJet team acted immediately and independently, leveraging its international network of relationships and its credibility with global suppliers. This resulted in persuading the primary fuel supplier at Copenhagen Airport to provide fuel under the company’s umbrella, successfully completing the refueling process and ensuring the flight’s departure to its destination.
**National and Professional Motivation**
Khalifa concluded his statement by emphasizing that the initiative was driven by purely national and professional motives aimed at supporting the continued operations of the Syrian national carrier amidst challenging circumstances. He also commended the exceptional efforts of the company's operations team in resolving the crisis and executing the task with high efficiency.
Zaman Al-Wasl
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