RoyalJet has appointed Nikoleta Eirini Fista as Chief Legal Officer and Board Secretary. The Abu Dhabi based premium private jet operator announced the appointment on 12 October 2026.
Fista will oversee strategic legal matters across aviation, corporate, commercial and regulatory functions. Her responsibilities will also include supporting business critical decisions at the highest level of the company.
Nikoleta Eirini Fista brings legal and governance expertise
According to RoyalJet, Fista has experience in complex contract negotiations, joint ventures and cross border transactions. Her expertise also covers corporate governance, risk management, compliance and legal strategy.
Fista is a New York licensed attorney and an accredited mediator. These qualifications complement her experience in high value transactions and board governance.
Her appointment places legal leadership and board secretarial responsibilities within the same senior role. RoyalJet has not disclosed further details about changes to its leadership structure.
Chief Legal Officer role covers risk and compliance
In her new position, Fista will provide legal leadership across several areas of RoyalJet’s operations. These include aviation, corporate affairs, commercial activities and regulatory matters.
She will also support business critical decision making. According to the company, her remit includes maintaining governance frameworks while supporting operational performance and sustainable growth.
The role connects legal oversight with board governance and commercial decision making. However, RoyalJet has not outlined specific projects, targets or changes associated with the appointment.
RoyalJet’s private aviation operations in Abu Dhabi
RoyalJet LLC is an Abu Dhabi owned company operating in the global premium private aviation sector. His Excellency Mohammed Bin Mahfoodh Alardhi chairs the company.
Its headquarters are in Abu Dhabi, and its main operating base is the fixed base operations and VIP terminal at Zayed International Airport. The company holds certifications and licences from the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority and the Republic of San Marino Civil Aviation Authority.
RoyalJet owns or operates eight Boeing Business Jets and two Bombardier Global 5000 aircraft. Its services include aircraft management, charter, leasing, medical evacuation flights and aircraft brokerage.
The company also provides flight support, fixed base operations, aircraft maintenance, repair and continuing airworthiness management services. In addition, its services cover aircraft acquisition and disposal, alongside VIP aviation consulting.
RoyalJet is a founding member of the Middle East Business Aviation Association. Its flight and ground operations are certified by the International Business Aviation Council and the Wyvern Wingman programme.
The company’s fixed base operations facility is also part of the Air Elite Network. RoyalJet has received multiple World Travel Awards in the World’s Leading Private Jet Charter category.
Fista’s appointment adds a dedicated senior legal and board secretarial remit to the company’s leadership structure. RoyalJet has not provided further details about her previous positions or the timing of her assumption of duties.
