About Zii Air

A Different Kind of Aviation Group

Zii Air Ltd was founded in London with a clear purpose: to bring genuine operational expertise to UHNW aviation asset management — and to connect it with the legal authority and international reach that global private aviation demands.

We are a group of specialist divisions unified by one standard: the client's outcome, delivered with technical rigour, legal precision, and unconditional discretion.

Leadership

The People Behind Every Mandate

Founder
Founder & Managing Director
Yusuf Ghazi
British · Aviation Engineer · London & Dubai

Yusuf is a British aviation engineer and entrepreneur with a decade of experience at the intersection of aviation operations, aviation law, MRO, software and AI solutions. He completed private pilot studies in 2017.

His background spans the operational, legal-commercial and military dimensions of aviation — a combination that is unusually rare, and that informs every engagement Zii Air undertakes.

Based between London and Dubai, he brings direct market access to the UK, GCC & MENA, with a network extending across aircraft operators, MRO facilities, regulatory bodies and UHNW principals and family offices.

Aviation Engineer · Private Pilot Studies 2017
Partner
Director & Partner — International Air & Space Law
Dr. Alsayedissa Alhashmi
Emirati · Advanced LL.M. Leiden University · 30+ Years

Dr. Alhashmi is a distinguished Emirati expert in International Air and Space Law, holding an Advanced LL.M. from Leiden University, Netherlands — completed under rigorous academic and scientific methodology.

With a career spanning more than three decades across civil and military aviation — leading in safety management, sovereign contracts, dispute resolution and international arbitration.

He is the author of International Air and Space Law: Historical Evolution and Contemporary Challenges — dedicated to the United Arab Emirates, its leadership, and its pioneers in aviation and space.

Author · International Air and Space Law
Strategic Partnership

Our MRO Partner

Sonic Aerospace
MRO Partner
Sonic Aerospace Solution

Zii Air has partnered with Sonic Aerospace Solution to provide clients with world-class MRO capability — from emergency AOG response to structured manpower solutions and on-site training programmes.

Expeditionary AOG Services

When your aircraft is grounded, teams deploy globally to perform on-site repairs and modifications, integrating with your technicians to minimise downtime and restore operational readiness.

MRO Manpower Solutions

Skilled personnel supplied across every maintenance discipline — from heavy maintenance to line support. Short-term coverage or project-based staffing worldwide.

Structural Training Courses

Fast-track mechanic training delivered on-site, tailored to your MRO's upcoming projects — job-ready skills in 90 days.

Our Values

The Principles Behind Every Mandate

Technical Integrity

We will not advise on what we do not fully understand. Our engineering background means we assess at technical level — not from a distance.

Unconditional Discretion

UHNW transactions require privacy at every stage. Every engagement — its existence, terms and parties — is treated as confidential.

Long-Term Alignment

A one-time fee is never more important than a long-term client relationship built on trust. We structure to align with your outcomes.

Legal Precision

International air law expertise at board level. We navigate regulatory frameworks with authority — not approximation.

Geographic Range

London and Dubai give us direct presence in two of the world's most active business aviation markets, with MENA reach beyond both.

Intelligent Solutions

Our Digital division brings AI capability to mandates — from asset valuation to fleet modelling and operational optimisation.

Timeline

Building With Purpose

2017
Aviation Engineer with Private Pilot Studies — Yusuf Ghazi
Founder completes private pilot studies, adding a pilot's perspective to his aviation engineering expertise and deepening operational understanding of airspace and aircraft systems.
2015–25
Decade of aviation engineering, MRO, law & AI
Aviation operations management, airworthiness advisory, aviation law practice, and development of AI-powered aviation software platforms including Lirdigital Limited (UAE, Masdar City).
2026
Zii Air Ltd incorporated — London, England
Company registered at Companies House. Six specialist divisions active. Dr. Alhashmi appointed Director and Partner. Sonic Aerospace Solution partnership formalised. First brokerage mandate (Beechcraft Premier 1A, D-ISAR) goes live.
Jul 2026
Farnborough International Airshow & Inaugural London Reception
Trade presence at Farnborough 2026. Post-show UHNW client reception at the Royal Air Force Club, 128 Piccadilly, London — 35–50 invited guests from aviation, family office and private wealth sectors. The Zii Air community begins.
Nov 2026
Dubai Airshow 2026
Zii Air presence at Dubai Airshow — Dr. Alhashmi leads the UAE engagement. GCC and MENA mandate pipeline accelerates.
2027
Zii Air Digital Platform & Training Launch (planned)
Proprietary AI aviation asset management platform enters beta with select operator clients. Zii Air Training programme launches. Aircraft detailing service opens in London and Dubai.