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 aviation services through a multilingual operations team and an international provider network. Coverage and the responsible local supplier should be confirmed for the proposed airport and date.
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
- Private charter and aircraft operations
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, charter coordination and licensed aircraft operations. At the time of this 2026 profile, ASM Charter featured two Bombardier Challenger 605 aircraft with different cabin configurations. For a current enquiry, the available aircraft and operating carrier are confirmed for the itinerary.
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
ASM combines operator-facing flight support, customer-facing charter coordination and ASM AIR’s certificated aircraft operations. The operator, local providers and authorities retain their respective responsibilities for each movement.
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
A coordinated enquiry can make handovers clearer, provided the proposal identifies who operates the aircraft, delivers local services and approves the movement.
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 other time-sensitive missions across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East throughout the period.
The pandemic experience is part of ASM’s company history; it does not establish availability or permissions for a future mission.
Proof in Practice
ASM’s global network, 24/7 operations desk, rapid response and experience with complex missions show up in day-to-day client work. These ASM case studies describe how the team protected schedules and reduced operational risk:
- How ASM coordinated an urgent multi-sector VIP charter across Asia
- How ASM helped prevent a crew duty limit exceedance on a long-haul charter
- How ASM kept a flight compliant when airspace access changed before departure
- How ASM kept a fuel uplift on schedule at a congested Malaysian airport
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: station coverage to confirm for each request
- Operations: 24/7 multilingual support
- Services: Flight support, private charter, aviation fuel, permits, ground handling and concierge coordination
- 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 Dubai-headquartered aviation services company. It coordinates fuel supply, flight planning, permit applications, handling and crew logistics for operators, while ASM Charter handles passenger charter enquiries. Service coverage is confirmed for each airport and mission.
What does the ASM “all under one roof” model mean?
ASM can coordinate an enquiry across charter, flight support and third-party suppliers. The operating carrier, airport authorities and local providers still confirm their own services and approvals.
What is ASM Charter?
ASM Charter coordinates private charter enquiries for business, personal, group and time-sensitive travel. This 2026 profile described two Challenger 605 cabin configurations, seating 9 and 11 passengers. Check the 9-seat aircraft and the 11-seat aircraft for details, then confirm present availability.
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 did Vito Gomes’ operational background shape ASM?
Mr. Gomes began on the operational front line, in freight and mail, load control, ramp handling, ground handling, customer service and flight dispatch. That experience showed him how fragmented trip coordination slows operators down. He founded ASM in 1998 to bring those services together under one trusted partner.
How does ASM support clients during disruption?
ASM runs a 24/7 operations desk that responds quickly when plans change. During the COVID-19 pandemic, while commercial aviation was largely grounded, ASM continued to support VIP, diplomatic, business, repatriation and other time-sensitive missions across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Read how ASM handled a sudden airspace and permit change before departure and a short-notice multi-sector VIP charter.
Why do operators choose ASM for complex missions?
Operators choose ASM because one team coordinates permits, fuel, handling, crew logistics and dispatch together, backed by a global network and rapid response. This keeps schedules protected and reduces mission risk when timelines are tight. See the case studies on crew duty planning and fuel uplift at a congested airport. Station coverage and approvals are confirmed for each request.
What makes ASM different from a standard flight support provider?
ASM combines trip support, charter coordination and licensed aircraft operations through ASM AIR. Operators and aircraft owners deal with one aviation partner instead of several separate providers. The operator, local providers and authorities still hold their own responsibilities for each movement.
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 coordinates flight support for operators, fuel supply through its fuel supply partners for private and commercial aircraft, and private charter enquiries for travellers. Request station-specific availability and scope.
For flight support enquiries:
Email: sales@asm.aero
Call: +971 4 409 7755
WeChat: ASMDXB
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