From the operational front line to founding a Dubai-headquartered global flight support company — Vito Guilherme Gomes’ 40-year aviation journey reflects what happens when deep industry knowledge meets an uncompromising commitment to service.
Aviation Services Management FZE (ASM), a Dubai-headquartered global flight support and aviation services provider, marks a significant milestone in the career of its founder and chief executive officer, Mr. Vito Guilherme Gomes, as he celebrates 40 years in the aviation industry.
Over four decades, Mr. Gomes has witnessed aviation’s transformation across technology, regulation, customer expectations, and operational complexity. Through each phase, his commitment has remained constant: to deliver aviation services with precision, trust, and reliability.
A Career Built from the Ground Up
Mr. Gomes’ aviation journey began on the operational front line. His early career covered freight and mail, load control, import and export, ramp handling, ground handling, customer service, flight dispatch, and international airline operations.
This hands-on foundation gave him a practical understanding of aviation from every angle — and became the basis for what he would go on to build.
In 1998, driven by industry knowledge and a determination to raise the standard of trip support services, Mr. Gomes founded Aviation Services Management FZE — now known globally as ASM.
What started as a focused trip support business has grown into a recognised aviation services group. ASM now serves operators, corporate clients, private aviation customers, governments, and airline partners across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, and beyond.
What ASM Provides Today
ASM offers a comprehensive range of aviation solutions, supported by a global network covering more than 3,000 locations and a multilingual operations team available around the clock.
Services include:
- Flight planning and route support
- Overflight and landing permits
- Ground handling coordination
- Jet fuel supply and aviation fuel services
- Crew logistics and HOTAC arrangements
- Concierge and VIP ground services
- Flight diversion support
- Hajj operations support
- VIP and medevac charter services
Identifying the Gap in Business Aviation
A defining element of Mr. Gomes’ contribution has been his ability to see where the aviation industry could work better — and act on it.
For years, aircraft owners faced a fragmented coordination model. One company managed the aircraft. Others handled trip support, permits, fuelling, ground handling, and crew logistics independently. The result was complexity, delays, and communication gaps between providers.
Mr. Gomes recognised this as a structural problem, not just an inconvenience.
Under his leadership, ASM first established itself as a trusted global trip support provider. As client needs evolved, the company expanded into private aircraft ownership and charter, leading to the development of ASM Charter — supporting VIP and medevac missions with aircraft including the Learjet 60XR and Bombardier Challenger 605.
The next significant step was achieving an Air Operator Certificate, marking ASM’s formal entry into licensed aircraft operations through ASM Air.
The “All Under One Roof” Aviation Model
Together, ASM’s trip support expertise, ASM Charter’s private aviation capability, and ASM Air’s AOC-backed operating structure created an integrated aviation model with a single standard of service across the entire operation.
Aircraft owners and operators can now rely on one trusted aviation partner for:
- Aircraft operations and charter services
- Flight planning and permits
- Fuelling and ground handling
- Crew support and concierge arrangements
- End-to-end operational coordination
The model reduces complexity, improves accountability, and gives clients confidence that every part of their journey is managed by one team — with one standard of care.
Leadership Through Disruption
Mr. Gomes’ leadership has been tested by some of aviation’s most difficult periods — economic downturns, regional conflicts, and the global disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the pandemic, while commercial aviation was largely grounded, Mr. Gomes strengthened ASM’s private aviation and charter capabilities. ASM continued supporting VIP, diplomatic, business, repatriation, and medevac missions across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East throughout the period.
ASM remained operational, focused, and reliable when much of the industry could not.
Looking Ahead
As ASM continues to grow, Mr. Gomes remains focused on strengthening the company’s regional presence, expanding strategic partnerships, and maintaining the same standards that have defined his career.
“Forty years is not simply about longevity. It is about consistency, relationships, and the ability to evolve while staying true to your values. We are proud of what has been achieved, but our focus remains firmly on the future — on serving our clients better, supporting aircraft owners more efficiently, and continuing to contribute to the aviation industry.”— Vito Guilherme Gomes, Founder & CEO, Aviation Services Management FZE
ASM at a Glance
- Founded: 1998 by Vito Guilherme Gomes
- Headquartered: Dubai, UAE
- Global network: 3,000+ locations
- Operations: 24/7 multilingual support
- Services: Flight support, charter, fuel, permits, ground handling, concierge, medevac
- Operating arms: ASM (trip support), ASM Charter, ASM Air (AOC)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Vito Gomes?
Vito Guilherme Gomes is the founder and chief executive officer of Aviation Services Management FZE (ASM). He founded ASM in 1998 after an operational career covering freight, ramp handling, load control, flight dispatch, and international airline operations. He has been working in aviation for 40 years.
What is Aviation Services Management (ASM)?
ASM is a global aviation services provider headquartered in Dubai. The company provides flight planning, overflight and landing permits, ground handling coordination, aviation fuel supply, crew logistics, charter services, concierge support, and 24/7 operations coordination across more than 3,000 locations worldwide.
What does the ASM “all under one roof” model mean?
The ASM integrated model allows aircraft owners and operators to manage all aviation requirements through one provider — including aircraft operations via ASM Air, charter services via ASM Charter, trip support, permits, fuelling, ground handling, and crew logistics. It removes the complexity of coordinating between multiple disconnected providers.
What is ASM Charter?
ASM Charter is the private aviation division of ASM, supporting VIP and medevac charter missions. Aircraft operated include the Learjet 60XR and Bombardier Challenger 605.
What is ASM Air?
ASM Air is the AOC-backed operating arm of ASM, established after the company achieved its Air Operator Certificate. It provides licensed aircraft operations as part of the broader ASM integrated aviation model.
How can I contact ASM for flight support?
ASM’s 24/7 operations desk can be reached by email, phone, or WeChat. Contact details are below.
Contact ASM
ASM provides global flight support, cargo operations, charter services, fuel supply, ground handling coordination, permits, and crew logistics — available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For flight support enquiries:
Email: sales@asm.aero
Call: +971 4 409 7755
WeChat: ASMDXB