Maximus Air, a part of Abu Dhabi Aviation Group, is the largest all-cargo airline operator in the UAE. The airline was established in 2005 and has rapidly become a key player in the region. This was reflected in both 2008, 2010 and 2011 when it was voted as ‘Air Cargo Operator of the Year’ in leading industry awards for the region. The headquarters of Maximus Air are based in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE with a European offices in the UK and Ukraine. The airline operates a fully-owned fleet of eight freighter aircraft, comprising Antonov An-124- 100, Ilyushin IL-76TD and Airbus A300-600RP2F. The diverse and impeccably maintained fleet means that Maximus excels in a number of key market sectors. These include ACMI, charter, humanitarian, heavy lift, oversized cargo and livestock and equine transportation. The airline also offers specialist services to VIPs and Government bodies. Maximus Air has a highly skilled work force of over 220 employees who are focused on providing superior customer care to all clients. The airline has significant experience in operating scheduled cargo services on behalf of airlines, including Etihad, DHL, and Air France. It currently runs regular scheduled cargo services for Etihad Cargo and is also the exclusive air relief support partner for the UAE Red Crescent spearheading UAE generated relief missions. Maximus Air continues to grow with plans to add to its fleet and portfolio of premium services.