Most travellers meet an FBO as a building near the runway. Jetex meets them as a brand. Among the major networks, it is the one that has leaned hardest into the idea that a private terminal can be a designed, branded space rather than a generic handling desk — and it has built that idea across more than 30 countries from a base in Dubai.
This profile explains what Jetex is, where its terminals sit, what it offers, and how to find a Jetex location and compare it against nearby alternatives.
What is Jetex?
Jetex is a Dubai-headquartered private-aviation company that operates a global network of VIP private terminals (FBOs), together with aircraft fuelling, international trip support and charter services. As of 2026 it describes its footprint as around 40 private aircraft terminals across more than 30 countries, spanning the Middle East, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Americas. The company is privately held and was founded in 2005.
In plainer terms: when a private jet lands at a Jetex location, the passengers walk through a Jetex-branded lounge instead of the commercial terminal, and Jetex's ground team arranges fuel, customs, catering, crew transport and onward logistics. The difference from a typical FBO is mostly one of presentation and consistency — Jetex puts considerable weight on the design and uniformity of its terminals, so that a lounge in Paris feels recognisably related to one in Dubai. If you are unclear on how a branded VIP terminal differs from the main airport building, our explainer on the FBO versus private-jet-terminal distinction sets out the basics.
Jetex sits in the same competitive set as networks such as Signature Flight Support, Universal Aviation, ExecuJet and Jet Aviation, but with a distinct centre of gravity: where several rivals are US-led, Jetex's strength is the Middle East, with a deliberate push into emerging markets in Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia.
Jetex's footprint
Jetex's network is concentrated where private-aviation demand has grown fastest over the past two decades — the Gulf — and then extends outward through Europe and into newer regions. Public figures for the exact number of terminals vary slightly depending on the source and date, partly because Jetex counts both its own branded FBOs and ground-handling stations; treat the totals below as approximate and current as of 2026.
The table lists representative and flagship locations rather than the full network.
| Terminal / Airport (ICAO) | Region / note |
|---|---|
| Dubai International (OMDB) | Global headquarters and original flagship terminal |
| Paris–Le Bourget (LFPB) | European flagship; opened 2009 |
| Abu Dhabi, Al Bateen Executive (OMAD) | Gulf executive-airport terminal, unveiled 2023 |
| London Biggin Hill (EGKB) | UK market entry, 2023 |
| Singapore (WSSS / WSSL) | Asia Pacific presence |
| São Paulo, Catarina Executive (SBJD) | Latin American regional headquarters, 2025 |
| Marrakesh / Casablanca (Morocco) | Africa coverage |
The clearest way to think about the footprint is by region. The Middle East is the home base and the densest part of the network. Europe is anchored by Paris–Le Bourget, the busiest business-aviation airport on the continent. Asia Pacific and Africa are established but lighter, and the Americas are the current growth frontier — Jetex inaugurated a Latin American regional headquarters in São Paulo in 2025 and has been adding locations across Argentina, Colombia and Peru.
A generic VIP airport lounge. Illustrative only — not a Jetex facility.
Because the network keeps expanding, any printed count goes stale quickly. The reliable way to see where Jetex currently operates is to check a live directory rather than a static list — which is the point of the section further down on finding a terminal.
What Jetex offers
Jetex bundles the services a private flight needs into a single point of contact. At a Jetex location, you can expect:
- VIP private terminals (FBOs) — branded lounges separate from the commercial terminal, with expedited arrival and departure, private security and customs/immigration handling, and crew facilities.
- Aircraft ground handling — marshalling, towing, GPU, lavatory and water service, and ramp coordination, available around the clock at flagship sites.
- Aircraft fuelling — jet fuel uplift, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at selected terminals such as Dubai and Paris–Le Bourget through supply agreements with partners including Shell Aviation.
- International trip support and flight planning — overflight and landing permits, slots, route planning, weather and NOTAM briefings, and visa assistance.
- Concierge and crew services — catering, ground transport, hotel and crew-accommodation arrangements, and onward logistics.
- Private jet charter — on-demand charter brokerage alongside the terminal and handling business.
- Aircraft management and related services — broader fleet and ownership support for clients who need it.
The common thread is consolidation: rather than coordinating a fueller, a handler, a permit agent and a caterer separately, an operator deals with Jetex for the whole turn. For a fuller breakdown of what any FBO typically provides, see our guide to FBO services explained.
A generic business-jet cabin. Illustrative only — not affiliated with Jetex.
Ownership and history
Jetex was founded in 2005 by Adel Mardini, who remains its chief executive, and the company is privately held with its headquarters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Several sources date the launch to the 2005 Dubai Airshow, where the business was introduced. These ownership and founding details are widely reported and consistent across the company's own materials and independent profiles; where this article gives specific dates, they reflect those sources as of 2026.
The European flagship at Paris–Le Bourget opened in 2009 and became the network's most visible foothold outside the Gulf. Expansion continued steadily through the 2010s, and the 2020s have been marked by two themes: geographic reach and sustainability. On reach, Jetex entered the UK at London Biggin Hill in 2023, unveiled a terminal at Abu Dhabi's Al Bateen Executive Airport the same year, and opened a Latin American regional headquarters in São Paulo in 2025. On sustainability, it has positioned itself early on SAF — introducing the fuel at Le Bourget and later at Dubai — and has publicised plans for low-carbon "green" terminals. The company has also signalled interest in advanced air mobility, announcing a 2025 partnership with eVTOL developer Archer Aviation to integrate electric air-taxi operations across its terminal portfolio.
Because privately held companies disclose less than listed ones, exact financials and the precise current terminal count are not always published in a single authoritative figure. Where this article uses round numbers, that reflects the available public reporting rather than an audited disclosure.
How to find a Jetex terminal
Because Jetex shares many airports with rival FBOs, the practical question is rarely "does Jetex exist here?" but "is the Jetex terminal the right choice at this specific airport, today?" That is a comparison problem, and it is what the FBO Finder map is built for.
To locate and compare a Jetex terminal:
- Open the FBO Finder map and search the airport by city or ICAO code.
- Look for the Jetex terminal in the list of FBOs at that field.
- Compare it against the other on-airport options — services, hours and contact details side by side.
- Send a handling request to the terminal you choose directly from the listing.
For a more general walkthrough of the process, our guide on how to find an FBO covers the same workflow for any network. And if you are weighing Jetex against the broader field, our ranking of the best FBO networks in 2026 sets it in context alongside the other majors.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jetex an FBO or a charter company? Both. Jetex operates VIP private terminals (FBOs) and ground-handling stations, and it also runs a private-jet charter and trip-support business. At most locations, the terminal and handling side is the core offering.
Where is Jetex headquartered? In Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its original flagship terminal is at Dubai International (OMDB), and the company describes Dubai as where it started, in 2005.
How many Jetex terminals are there? As of 2026, Jetex describes its network as roughly 40 private terminals across more than 30 countries, though exact counts vary by source and date as the network expands. Use a live directory to confirm a specific airport.
Does Jetex offer sustainable aviation fuel? Yes, at selected terminals. Jetex was an early mover on SAF in its region, introducing it at Paris–Le Bourget and later at Dubai through supply agreements with partners including Shell Aviation. Availability is location-dependent — confirm with the specific terminal.
The short version
Jetex is a privately held, Dubai-based private-aviation network of roughly 40 VIP terminals across more than 30 countries, combining branded FBO lounges with fuelling, trip support and charter. Its strengths are the Middle East and a deliberate push into emerging markets; its calling card is the consistency and design of its terminals. Whether it is the right choice at any given airport depends on what the alternatives there offer — which is exactly what a side-by-side comparison answers. Open the FBO Finder map to find a Jetex terminal and compare it against everything else on the field.
Sources
- Jetex — official website. https://www.jetex.com/
- Jetex — Dubai HQ terminal page. https://www.jetex.com/network/dubai-hq-uae/
- Jetex (company) — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jetex_(company)
- "From Dubai to the world: Jetex's next stage of expansion" — Gulf Business. https://gulfbusiness.com/jetex-next-stage-of-expansion/
- "Archer Partners With Jetex to Integrate Global Infrastructure Portfolio Into Air Taxi Network" — Archer Aviation (investor relations), June 2025. https://investors.archer.com/news/news-details/2025/Archer-Partners-With-Jetex-to-Integrate-Global-Infrastructure-Portfolio-Into-Air-Taxi-Network/default.aspx
- "Jetex Inaugurates Latin American Headquarters in São Paulo" — Jetex press. https://www.jetex.com/press/jetex-inaugurates-latin-american-headquarters-in-sao-paulo/
Article last updated June 2026. If you represent Jetex or spot an inaccuracy, email editorial@fbo-finder.com — we'll review and correct within 48 hours.