Airvan in UAE
 

AirForces Monthly (April 2015) reports that UAE Air Force Operating GA8 Airvan.GIPPSAERO

"GA8-TC320 Airvan serial number 2311 has been acquired by the United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defence (UAEAF&AD). The aircraft was first noted in service during January at Al Ain Air Base.It is reportedly based at Fujairah, where it is used as a training aircraft by Group 28. No further details are known about the aircraft or whether additional examples are being acquired"

The serial number is not a GA8 but might be a local identity.

Can anyone confirm this story ?