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BUSINESS AIR NEWS ISSUE 190

MARCH 2009

Stuttgarter Flugdienst adds Moscow dimension

ATS launches with central European market as a priority Air Transport Service (ATS) has started private charter operations in Budapest, targeting its launch fleet of a Hawker 800 and a Beechjet 400 configured for seven at demand in central Europe. “We do not have any plans to expand our fleet with new aircraft as we believe our current aircraft will be sufficient to meet existing demand in the marketplace,” says Aniko Serfozo, ATS office manager. “However, as we develop our reputation and operations as a professional and reliable operator, we will then look at adding more aircraft.” Serfozo says the Hawker 800, configured for eight passengers with an additional jump seat, is the only aircraft of its type operating in the business aviation sector in the ATS home market. “Therefore we can guarantee more comfort and exclusiveness than any other operator in Hungary.” ATS, founded in 2008, will serve both business and leisure clients. “We identified the demand for real luxury flights and this made it an easy decision to start up the private charter business,” says Serfozo. “With our Hawker we can guarantee more comfort and exclusivity than rival companies operating only smaller aircraft. Hungarian businessmen will be able to reach out-of-the way destinations, fly whenever they need to, and respond to unexpected changes in their daily programme.” ATS, whose core permanent staff includes operating manager Renáta Laczkovich, four captains, two first officers and two flight attendants, has fulfilled wide-ranging commissions including one to Cuneo in Italy. “However our most interesting route was a leisure flight to Zanzibar,” Serfozo adds. “We have already had a flight to Moscow and it is important for us to be a reliable operator for Russia. We are even ready to base our aircraft there, or at other key destinations abroad, if that proves convenient for our client base.”

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Silver Bird refocuses on the long haul page 3 Mustangs play pivotal role

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Prestige pledges expansion on all fronts page 5

Midsize jets land eastern business Starting with this issue EBAN is highlighting the considered opinions of owners and operators as to the value for money they get from their aircraft. The first of ten feature reports analyses the midsize jet sector. Stuttgart headquartered Jetline Fluggesellschaft, which has taken delivery of a Citation Excel and an XLS (pictured here with Regina Besenfelder, Anja Langer and Wolfgang Ulm) reports that demand for midsize jets, especially from eastern Europe, has remained good despite the global recession. In-depth analysis: Page 6.

Mustang rounds off “small and effective” GJS’s balanced fleet acquisitions Prague-headquartered Grossmann Jet Service, which has expanded its fleet to three aircraft and includes the Dalai Lama among its clients, will stay small and flexible despite expanding core operations in eastern Europe and Russia. “At the moment no further additions to the fleet are planned as it is GJS’s strategy to stay small and effective in the face of the global economic crises,” says ceo Dagmar Grossmann. “We have a balanced fleet portfolio ranging from the comfortable Legacy 600 configured for 13 passengers to the stylish Hawker 900XP which transports eight and the compact Mustang for groups of up to four clients. I believe the current economic crisis will bring about a shake-out of service providers. This will create a void which GJS is ready to fill. Also there is

GJS ceo Dagmar Grossman with the Dalai Lama.

increased demand for travel from business leaders in order to liaise with their key market partners faceto-face and GJS sees its business growing in 2009 by only slightly under 10 per cent. GJS is exploring and developing new markets.” Grossmann says: “The purchase of the Mustang means the GJS fleet portfolio is unmatched in our sphere of operations.” The Mustang was

chosen, she says, because it offers the advantages at a price “lower than any existing jet or even turboprop.” Grossmann adds: “The Mustang complies with highest technical aviation standards. Its speed and range makes it an ideal choice for many European journeys while its maximum flying altitude takes it well above most weather conditions and commercial traffic, ensuring the smoothest of rides.” GJS, founded in 2004 initially as a broker, has preferential access to a Dornier 328 and also operates with a select network of operators to provide aircraft ranging from large jets to helicopters, she adds. Grossmann, who has worked in aviation for more than 25 years, says that one of the highlights of her year was breakfasting with Tibet’s Dalai Lama, one of the world's spiritual

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Stuttgarter Flugdienst GmbH (SFD) has brought a Legacy 600 into service adding a Moscow dimension to its managed fleet. The company, established some 52 years ago, traditionally serves the needs of corporations in the Stuttgart area that are focused on developing and servicing business abroad. But the Legacy 600, which is the seventh aircraft in SFD’s managed fleet, has an eastern European owner. “It is based in Moscow and has the configuration that can carry up to 13 passengers in style,” says director of operations, Martin Venker. “The Russians like comfort and space and the Legacy 600 is just what they prefer to charter. There are two sections which means some passenger can relax while others do business and this is a much appreciated facility.” In addition to its managed fleet, which contains a Citation XLS, SFD also owns a Citation Excel and a Citation Ultra. The company, Venker says, has no immediate plans to add to its owned aircraft but is monitoring owner demand for management services. But SFD has ordered two Phenom 300s for delivery in 2013 building on its relationship with the manufacturer Embraer. “The Legacy 600 is an exciting addition and its range means that charters from Stuttgart to Dubai are well within its capability,” says Venker. “We would like to further expand our managed fleet.”

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leaders. “The Dalai Lama is a modest man with a progressive mind and a fine sense of humour and sunny disposition whose first concern is always that everybody around him is well taken care of. His relaxed approach is evidenced by the absence of a formal protocol on flights.” The Dalai Lama, accompanied by Tibetan monks, travelled to Venice to receive honorary citizenship of the Italian city and to Baden Baden in Germany where he accepted the German Media Prize (Deutscher Medienpreis). GJS reports steady enquiries at its Prague business jet set up centre which provides aircraft purchase consultancy services. “These cover everything from consulting, financing, negotiation with manufacturers and acquisition of licenses to finding qualified and professional crew.”

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EBAA helps operators prepare to introduce Safety Management Systems

Capt. Stefan Bonner and first officer Thomas Friedrich are among crews serving Silver Bird’s fleet expansion.

Silver Bird refocuses on the long haul Germany’s Silver Bird Charterflug GmbH has moved from Bremen to Saarbrücken as a new ceo spearheads the addition of long-haul and aircraft management business dimensions to its ad hoc charter and ambulance flights. “A Legacy 600, G450 and a G550 will be added to the fleet over the next few months,” confirms Jörg Socko who is managing the fleet expansion and new strategy. Head of flight operations Frank Titze currently utilises a Learjet 40 and 45 as well as a Learjet 55 and 60 which are authorised for ambulance flights. The company has started business at its new Saarbrücken airport premises with 21 staff that could more than double in number as ambitious expansion plans are implemented. Socko says: “As a result of the departure by Cirrus Aviation we have found optimum structures in Saarbrücken as well as human resources, on which to base growth. So, after some 15 years in Bremen, we have taken the decision to further expand our fleet at the Saarbrücken business location.”

Jörg Socko: long haul focus.

He adds: “In operating the G450, G550 and the Legacy 600 we are realigning ourselves strategically on the market and are concentrating increasingly on internationalisation. We intend to provide the highest level of services to passengers with very discerning requirements. Gulfstreams are the ideal type of aircraft for maximum cruising ranges and exceptional comfort. This strategic change of direction lays the foundations for a new area of business, aircraft management, and the focus will hence be directed towards aircraft owners who require an operator for their aircraft.” Silver Bird previously focused its

Learjets mostly on charter flights for business and private travellers to destinations within Europe and on ambulance flights. Peter Döllner, who founded Silverbird 1994 as a flight school, says that Socko will focus on internationalisation and opening up new areas of business. The company aims to more than double the number of staff in 2009. “Approximately 30 jobs are still to be filled this year,” he adds. “The increase in staff will depend on fleet expansion. At present three more aircraft are planned for a start, but we will see how the year progresses, and will fill posts accordingly.” Socko says Silver Bird is offering business customers and individuals in the Saar-Lor-Lux region especially attractive introductory prices until 1 June 2009 through sales that are handled exclusively by the partner company Charter Lounge, which has moved its offices from St. Ingbert to Saarbrücken. Silverbird has an international and domestic base of corporate clients with many based in Russia and its maintenance is carried out by Cirrus Technik.

TNT Airways selects Learjet for fleet support Belgium’s TNT Airways SA is using an Isle of Man registered Learjet to increase efficiency of operations. The company confirms: “The Learjet is exclusively used for internal company flights for the positioning of crews, engineers, parts or tooling when facing aircraft AOG situations away from base. It is not used and offered for commercial operation.” TNT Airways SA is a whollyowned subsidiary of TNT NV. Its main activity is to provide TNT Express with an air freight network connecting daily to TNT Express locations globally, with the major focus on Europe. “Our core activity allows us to offer our fleet resources and services to third parties such as ACMI contract to airlines, scheduled and unscheduled air cargo services, specialised charters and passenger operations,” the company explains. The Learjet 31 was registered in the Isle of Man in January.

Citation X order boosts sales in Ireland Atron, Cessna’s authorised sales representative in Ireland has taken delivery of a Citation X for an unnamed European customer. “Cessna delivered more than 300

Citation Xs before the end of 2008,” says Atron md Nick Fitzpatrick (seated left). Also in the photo are Roger Whyte, Peter Griffith, (standing left) and Trevor Esling, of Cessna.

European operators can benefit from a number of regional initiatives that will bring them up to speed with ICAO safety requirements. One of these concerns the introduction of Safety Management Systems, a widely endorsed concept to enhance aviation safety that is being progressively introduced into national regulations in response to global standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). SMS represent a systematic, explicit and comprehensive process for managing risks to safety. A successfully developed and implemented SMS will ensure that safety is a core value in an operation and is integrated into all management systems including operational, maintenance, and financial and human resource management. EBAA’s hosting of an SMS seminar on 12 March in Cologne, Germany, is just one of its initiatives designed to help operators meet the ICAO requirements. While this seminar is aimed primarily at German operators who are required by their national authority to implement an SMS this year, it is an excellent opportunity for any commercial operator in Europe to receive basic information about SMS, including an overview of the regulations and implementation phases. Operators will also be introduced to the SMS Toolkit, which has been created by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) in conjunction with its member associations, including the EBAA, to make the introduction of an SMS as easy as possible without undermining its key benefits. Indeed, SMS has been a longstanding feature of business aviation industry best practice. The business aviation community has always been proactive in its efforts to minimise accidents and incidents. In 2002 IBAC and member associations introduced the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO), which is a code of best practices designed to help corporate flight departments achieve a high level of safety and professionalism. In continuation today, IBAC and its Member Associations are now assisting commercial flight

EDITORIAL COMMENT

By Brian Humphries, president European Business Aviation Association (EBAA).

departments by providing the SMS Toolkit, a compilation of guidance materials that will be a huge help to them in meeting developing regulatory requirements. The SMS Information Seminar in Cologne will provide an overview of SMS to managers and senior staff of European air operators, plus an overview of the ICAO SMS requirements and the proposed EASA requirements. It will also provide participants with information that will assist them in developing strategies for SMS implementation in their own organisations. However, it will not provide them with detailed information needed to develop and implement an SMS, nor will it teach them how to use the tools in the SMS Toolkit. That need will be met by follow-on SMS Toolkit Workshops, which will address in detail the SMS development and implementation process. These workshops will be of interest to business aviation management personnel and safety officers who will be involved in using the IBAC SMS Toolkit to develop and implement an SMS. The decision as to where the first SMS Toolkit Workshop will take place will be taken after the 12 March seminar. Participants in toolkit workshops will be expected to bring their own copy of the SMS Toolkit. In addition to the seminar in Germany and other planned regional initiatives led by the EBAA, European operators can also learn more through the SMS eLearning Course co-developed by IBAC and FlightSafety International. More details on this can be found at www.ibac.org.

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ASL pleased with demand as Mustang continues pivotal role in development plans for VLJ fleets across Europe The Mustang continues to expand its pivotal role in fractional ownership plans and in many European charter fleets despite the economic downturn. Belgian air taxi operator ASL reports strong demand for the Mustang acquired to augment its 10strong jet and turboprop fleet, and the UK’s Blink says new arrivals are systematically increasing economies of scale. FlyingGroup reports that the aircraft’s advantages are paying increasing dividends while Ruchir Gupta has launched the FlyMustang fractional programme. Philippe Bodson, ASL accountable manager, says: “ASL was the first company in Belgium to present a light jet to its clients. The Mustang has a specific place in ASL’s product range and will be used for short and medium range distance flights with a maximum of four passengers.” He adds: “The Mustang has a lower fuel consumption rate than other jets, it is lighter and because of this the landing taxes are cheaper. Moreover, it can land and take off from very short runways. The Mustang is available in a fractional ownership programme at ASL which has increased client interest in the aircraft.” ASL, launched 10 years ago, has built a fleet of five turboprops and five jets intended to service demand in Benelux. Bodson says: “ASL already offered a wide variety of choice before it acquired the Mustang. Our King Air 200C has a large cargo door and is attractive for cargo and medical repatriation flights while the King Air

Mustangs: making an impact.

ASL’s Philippe Bodson and Guy Verhofstadt try out the Mustang.

350 offers ample space for nine passengers and all their luggage. But the 1900D is and remains ASL’s showpiece aircraft because it has a very attractive price/quality ratio and can be offered in different configurations.” These include 14 and 18 passenger configurations or in cargo and medical alternatives. But Bodson says: “Extending the fractional ownership programme using Mustangs and acquiring an

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area at Kortrijk airport remain the biggest challenges for ASL in 2009.” Also in Belgium, FlyingGroup has put into service the first of four ordered Mustangs. Bernard Van Milders, ceo, says: “The Mustang is a fully-fledged jet for personal use that allows the owner himself to co-pilot without any problems. Along with the two seats in the cockpit, it also offers enough space in the passenger cabin for four people. These are among a number of advantages that enable the Mustang to fit comfortably within the ongoing expansion of the company’s private and business flight demand and itineraries.” Among other attractions, Van Milders says, are the specially developed “silent” engines which deliver a cruising speed of 630 km/h at an altitude of over 10,000m. “In addition, the Mustang is equipped with the Garmin G1000 avionics system. Thanks to three multifunctional flat screens, the pilot has all of the necessary information and instructions about the flight path, the altitude, the weather and technical engine data. This is extremely useful.” Van Milders says the Mustang offers an attractive purchase price and operating budget. “This fits perfectly within the FlyingGroup aviation services offering which also includes shared ownership and the purchase of private and business planes.” The economics of Mustang ownership have also inspired Ruchir Gupta, the man behind U.K. business jet broker FlyMustang. He says: “FlyMustang is offering pilots the chance to own self-fly fractional shares in the Mustang. I believed this

to be the first arrangement of its type in Europe. “The company is forming fractional groups, based with various European Mustang AOC operators, for pilots to fly the aircraft as a crew with mentor pilots, for direct operating variable costs of as little as €800 per hour.” Single pilot operation is not available and initial investment would be around US$193,000 for a 1/16th share, giving a potential 18.75 available days annually. Minimum requirements include 500 hours total time PPL IR or 300 hours CPL IR, together with a compulsory simulator training course at FlightSafety, Farnborough, U.K., pilots will also need an annual full service contract with FlightSafety for regular recurrent training.

Ruchir Gupta: fractional ownership plans.

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flying hours until they work towards the IR or more total time.” Gupta says the business plan has generated a good response. “We need to get five Mustangs on the fractional arrangement and the client will be able to fund around €135,000 for the initial investment, fly up to 50 hours per year and spend around €52,500 doing that.” He admits: “The cost does exclude many pilots but a typical businessman earning €250,000 per year could easily afford it. Most of the clients will be nonpilots, so there is a golden opportunity for pilots like myself who also want to fly the Mustang, and use it as a great business tool.” The economics are also driving Blink’s fleet expansion with the recent delivery of three Mustangs taking the operational fleet to four. “Blink is benefiting from mounting demand from corporate business travellers requiring a quick, efficient and costeffective means to fly in Europe,” Peter Leiman, md and co-founder, says. “This is the first of three planned Blink capacity increases that will see the fleet rise to nine Blink jets by October 2009. During this period, Blink is confident that it will begin to realise the real power of its air taxi operating model with economies of scale and network efficiencies.” The company accepts that it is operating against a backdrop of exceptionally challenging economic conditions. However, Leiman says: “Blink is delivering on targeted revenue growth, with over 300 unique customers ranging from FTSE 100 corporations to small businesses and individuals. The company remains exceptionally satisfied with its choice of a single fleet of Mustangs and is convinced that the aircraft is the ideal choice for European air taxi operations.” Cameron Ogden, Blink’s other md and co-founder, says: “The economic downturn provides us the perfect landscape to increase our fleet given the value proposition of a Blink air taxi for companies looking to reduce total travel spend and increase their employees’ productivity. With more capacity we will save more companies more money.” Blink raised $30m equity funding in 2007. Cessna says it continues to be bullish about orders for the current aircraft such as the Mustang and on demand for aircraft in the future. “We continue to move forward on new product development projects including the Columbus, CJ4 and the Model 162 SkyCatcher,” says Cessna chairman, president and ceo Jack Pelton. “Despite the uncertainty of the world’s economic environment, we believe it is critical that we not compromise our future. Our new product development programmes are proceeding on schedule. We remain committed to investing in these programmes, whether it is in aircraft development, facility construction or ensuring we have the people resources to meet our schedule.” Cessna, however, is implementing redundancies as it tailors its workforce to fit the new economic realities.

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Prestige pledges to continue expansion on all fronts Prestige Holding’s “act local, think global” business strategy will accelerate this year as it develops its Spanish operation, Middle East FBO network and flight ambulance services alongside the continued expansion of its Abu Dhabi headquartered charter fleet. The company has acquired the Madrid-based Flylink Express Aviation Management and rebranded it as Prestige Jet Spain. “This makes us the first Arabian operator in Europe,” says Faris Deeb, vice chairman of Prestige Holding, the umbrella company for the subsidiaries – Prestige Jet, Prestige Jet Technique/Duncan Aviation, Prestige Flight Support, Prestige Flight Ambulance, Prestige Jet Brokerage Services and Prestige Invest. Jose Fernandes, gm Prestige Jet Spain, says: “I hope that Spain is going to be the launch pad to other European and international markets. Prestige has become a key player in the Middle East market in a short span of time and has been a leading innovator in private jet travel. I believe that the company has a significant level of demand that will promote a very healthy business in Europe.” He expects Prestige Jet’s strategic flight operations location, industry capabilities and resources to continue to facilitate fastgrowing business. Deeb says: “The acquisition of the company allows us to effectively meet customer demand with a core base on the European continent. It offers us a network of major Spanish and European air brokers. We intend to take full advantage of this new launch pad.”

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He adds: “This strategic move enhances our rapidlygrowing offering and also gives us access to the American continent and is in line with our stated strategy of investing in jet aviation services. We’ve been acting locally, and thinking globally, and it is paying off.” HE Gaith Ben Hamel Al-Gaith, chairman of Prestige Holding, says the development of three new FBOs in Qatar, Jordan and Bahrain are at advanced stages. “Prestige will become the first multi-based Arabian private jet operator. We now have received our AOC in Qatar.” He adds: “We have enjoyed exceptional growth

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with the utilisation of our 11strong multi-functional fleet running at an average 40 per cent above target. It is not the end of our story but the beginning.” He pledged: “We will keep investing in expanding our fleet and services. It seems like only yesterday when it all started in May 2007 with our first jet taking off on its first flight. Today we operate 11 jets and we have signed a Letter of Intent for five G650s. We will also be operating the world’s very first Lineage 1000. Yousuf Al-Ghareeb, Prestige Holding bdm, says the winning of the tender from Abu Dhabi’s General Health Authority was an important milestone. “Prestige Flight Ambulance International (PFAI) operates aircraft that can offer the equivalent of an on-board intensive care unit and are staffed from a pool of highly experienced paramedics who are permanently in practice,” he says. “I am pleased to announce that we are equipping one of our Challenger 604s to become our dedicated medical evacuation and repatriation jet out of Al-Bateen airport in Abu Dhabi. This will enable us to have longer direct flights and allow more family members to accompany patients on the plane. “Our vision is for a worldwide air ambulance service, transporting patients between Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and any other desired destination in the world.” He adds: “The company’s craft and crew operate to international standards and work closely with individual patients’ own physicians, who often accompany the patient on board the flight. It also provides a female crew when needed.” Deeb reports that demand

Deeb: Arabian first in Europe

for air ambulance services comes from the private sector, government, the military and private hospitals. “In 2008 we were tasked with more than 45 medical evacuation missions that included critical cases, from the health ministry, local health authorities and private medical hospitals, with a 100 per cent success rate.” Prestige Flight Ambulance expects a growth of 60 per cent through providing dedicated air ambulance jets. “The Challenger 604 and the Lear 55 will facilitate a worldwide bedside-tobedside service on a personal handling basis, without restrictions, 24-7,” Deeb predicts. Ali Al Naqbi, founding chairman of the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA), says Prestige’s Qatar AOC is timely. He adds: “Massive Middle East growth is predicted over the next five years. We think the regional business aviation market will be worth $1 billion by 2012. The development of the market in Qatar in order to capitalise on this potential is now a major focus.” Deeb says Qatar’s flourishing natural gas industry is a driving factor in spurring interest in aviationon-demand. “Despite uncertain global economic conditions, the Middle East’s resilient business aviation sector continues to fly ahead.”

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ME & MY AIRCRAFT MIDSIZE JETS During 2009 European Business Air News will be bringing you a series of innovative reports in which we ask our readers to comment on the joys and failings of the aircraft they themselves fly every day. This month we start the ball rolling with the midsize jet category, and in April we will be considering single engine turboprops.

How does your midsize jet shape up? Owners and operators voice their opinions Citation XLS+

APRIL Single engine turboprops

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MAY Long range and large jets JUNE Single engine helicopters

Hawker 750 The midsize category has proved one of the most difficult to compile, simply because there is no consensus in the industry as to where the light/small jet, midsize and super midsize categories begin and end. After much deliberation, we have, for example, included the Citation XLS+ in this midsize report, while elevating the Citation Sovereign and X to the super midsize report which will appear in the December issue. Ultimately, it does not matter too much where the boundaries are drawn as we are not aiming to pitch one aircraft model up against others, but rather to see how owners and operators rate their own experiences of each aircraft in turn. All potential buyers of business aircraft will have their own unique mission profiles which they need to fulfil, and so will be able to review the series of reports by year-end to check on current user experiences. Be assured, we do aim to cover every current business aircraft type during our series. So, on this occasion we asked our readers about the current models, the Citation XLS+, Hawkers 750, 850XP and 900XP, Gulfstream G150 and Learjet 60XR as well as all of their immediate forebears. We asked about maintenance support, dispatch reliability, operating capabilities and value-for-money, as well as more generally for the best and worst aspects of the aircraft, and most desirable upgrades. For each current model aircraft we also asked the manufacturers for their comments on the issues raised. Only EBAN readers who we have been able to verify as confirmed current users of a particular aircraft type are given access to that aircraft’s survey forms. We hope you find this type of report useful, and that you will wish to take part by submitting your own views for future reports. Your comments about your aircraft, or about the format and contents of these report are always welcome.

Me & My Aircraft throughout 2009

JULY Small jets AUGUST Twin engine turboprops SEPTEMBER Twin engine helicopters OCTOBER Very light jets

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NOVEMBER Cabin class piston aircraft DECEMBER Super midsize jets

CITATION EXCEL/XLS/XLS+ Cessna’s best-selling Citation Excel was first announced in 1994, and essentially combined the Citation Ultra’s wing and tail with a shortened Citation X fuselage and two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545A turbofans. The result was a completely new midsize jet model which had attracted over 200 orders by the time it was certificated in 1998. The first major upgrade in 2004 saw the name change to Citation XLS, with the switch to PW545B engines. The model was reinvented early in 2008 with the introduction of the XLS+ with PW545C engines, FADEC controls and Collins Pro Line 4-tube EFIS rather than the previous models’ Honeywell Primus 1000 3-tube system. The latest model has a range of 1,858 nm and speed of 440 kts. It carries up to nine passengers and two crew. There are over 750 Excel/XLS aircraft in service, of which just over ten per cent are actively listed as for sale or lease. Pre-owned asking prices range from $5.495 million for an early Excel up to $12.75 million for the latest fullyfeatured incarnation. The 2009 base price for a new XLS+ is $12.095 million, reports Cessna.

Happy 560XL operators praise baggage space and dispatch reliability Citations are a major component of many charter fleets in the Middle East and Europe with operators citing the 560XL’s baggage provision and dispatch reliability as two of the biggest pluses. The UK’s London Executive Aviation (LEA) has four Citation Excels among its large offering. Many other operators use a broad array of Citations as the mainstay of their fleet and these include the Stuttgart headquartered Jetline Fluggesellschaft whose latest arrivals are a Citation Excel and an XLS. EBAN’s survey established that most 560XL operators are happy with the dispatch reliability and operating capability of the aircraft but that Cessna could increase client satisfaction by offering an improved cabin layout with a more efficient refreshment centre, and better availability of spare parts. Two-fifths of operators gave replies that rated the 560XL’s baggage provision as the best feature, but the respondents were unanimously very satisfied with the dispatch reliability.

The latest model is the XLS+

Some 80 per cent were very satisfied with the maintenance support and 20 per cent simply satisfied. LEA’s George Galanopoulos indicated why there were reservations. “There are some problems with parts dispatch from the US,” he reports. And Markus Brunner of JetClub AG, which operates a 560XL and a CitationJet, says the company is unhappy with maintenance support and “expects more warranty support from Cessna.” He adds: “The worst thing are problems caused by poor and cheap parts: the best thing is good performance for the price.” Brunner says the improvements Cessna has incorporated in the XLS+ have made it the best available upgrade. There are also indications that improved operating capability would be welcome although two-fifths of the operators were very satisfied. And, of the remainder, all of which reported satisfaction, Capt. David Sheppard of Private Sky, declared: “The takeoff and climb performance is excellent but the EU ops landing requirements are penalising.” The 560XL is perceived as giving

good value with half the operators very satisfied and half satisfied but Galanopoulos describes the 560XL as the best value for money in its class and operating economics as its best asset. However, he qualifies this assessment by suggesting that the aircraft has a relatively slow speed for its size and says its appeal could be enhanced by a longer range. “Another 300 nm would make it a truly panEuropean aircraft,” he adds. Private Sky’s Capt. David Sheppard summed up the general feeling when he described the 560XLS as an excellent aircraft in every way with the best features being the baggage volume, payload, comfort and reliability. Galanopoulos says: “LEA brought the first Citation Excel into the UK market in 2001. Our customers simply love the aircraft, because of its modern stand-up cabin and relatively low cost. “Today we operate four Citation Excels that are available for charter on a full-time basis. We expect at least another Excel to add to the fleet next year. Third party owners of aircraft managed by LEA love the aircraft because of its brilliant reliability, low operating costs and good financial return from charter.”

Manufacturer’s comment “Cessna is committed to adding Citation service facilities to our network so that service is convenient and more easily accessible for our global customer base,” says Mark Paolucci, Cessna’s svp customer service. “Within the last six months,

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Astra/G100 owners applaud the G150 but would have liked a privacy door Austria’s Avcon Jet is among operators reporting a high degree of satisfaction with the G150 although it does point out that baggage space can be a problem. The company says: “The best features on the G150 include the wide cabin and cleverly thought through layout as well as the high cruise speed over the range. A drawback of the G150 is the overall size of the baggage compartment. There is only 80 cubic feet which means that customers going for a short round of golf and a shopping trip to Milan or Paris will be able to buy the whole collection but might have to leave the extra golf bag at home.” But Avcon Jet is happy with the maintenance, the dispatch reliability and the operating capability. It says: “To date the maintenance items have been undertaken as pre-planned in the appropriate guidelines. The actual intervals are satisfactory for the aircraft size and we have not seen any unscheduled events crop up.” The company praises the dispatch reliability. “So far, yes, we are happy, very much so. The aircraft is performing to our very high expectations. This point is probably one of the most critical for commercial

Spain’s Executive Airlines reports complete satisfaction with G150 dispatch reliability, maintenance and support. “The G150, along with the other Gulfstream models, has the highest dispatch reliability index among all the jets we operate,” the company says. “The best features are product quality and performance. “The worst feature of the configuration is that the G150 does not have a door to separate the cabin crew from the passengers. This

GULFSTREAM G150 Cessna has appointed FlyingGroup in Belgium as a new Citation authorised service centre.

Cessna has approved seven new international Citation authorised service facilities for a total of 36 independently owned service providers worldwide, in addition to the 10 Cessna-operated Citation service centres.” Cessna has appointed FlyingGroup in Antwerp, Belgium, Taiko Jet in Malaysia and JetAlliance Technical Services ( JA-TEC), in Austria as new Citation authorised service facilities. FlyingGroup is a Citation authorised service centre for all Citation models, except the Citation X and is EASA Part 145 approved. There are 28 Citations registered in Belgium. JA-TEC, a subsidiary of the JetAlliance group, is based at the Vienna International Airport and is a Citation authorised service centre for Citation models 525, 680 and 750. JA-TEC is an approved EASA Part 145 organisation and provides line and base maintenance services. There are 92 Citations operating in Austria.

Jetline midsize fleet benefits as executives ‘trade down’ Despite the economic downturn, Stuttgart-headquartered Jetline Fluggesellschaft (see photo page 1) has significantly expanded its fleet. The latest arrivals are a Citation Excel and an XLS taking the total to six aircraft including two Citation Sovereigns, a CJ1 and a CJ2. Jan Dietz, coo, says: “We have invested in a significant fleet extension in response to the growing demand for midsize jets especially from eastern Europe. “The current economic crisis is rather seen as opportunity by the Jetline management. In a time of decreasing financial budgets many clients want well-priced alternatives to the larger aircraft and they like midsize jets that offer them space. “Both the Sovereign and the XLS offer a quiet and spacious cabin and this attraction is combined with the considerable advantages they both offer in the spheres of speed, range and price.”

The thoroughly twenty-first centur y Gulfstream G150 can trace its direct ancestry right back to the early days of business jet development, when Aero Commander Inc first cer tified its Model 1121 Jet Commander in 1964. The design was later acquired by Rockwell, and sold on to IAI who then developed an upgraded version under the Westwind name. By the time this evolved into the Astra, only a super ficial resemblance to the Jet Commander remained. Fur ther enhancements led to the Astra SP and then SPX. Gulfstream purchased the Astra SPX and Galaxy programs in 2002 and renamed the SPX the Gulfstream 100. The latest model G150 was type certificated by EASA in 2007 and is a major upgrade, with a wider cabin, longer range and Pro Line 21 avionics. At Mach 0.80, the G150 can fly four passengers 2,600 nautical miles in less than six hours. There are 22 G100s and 84 G150s in service, with just under ten per cent actively offered for sale or lease. Pre-owned G100 aircraft span the range of asking prices from $8.95m to $11m.

Some respondents cite the G150’s wide cabin as a big plus.

is an aspect which is important in charter services to enable passengers to enjoy privacy.” The G200, Executive Airlines points out, has this door. But Executive Airlines stresses overall satisfaction. “The G150 has excellent product characteristics as well as performance. It also has a significant range and is capable of easily reaching all European destinations. The G150 is an excellent jet relative to its performance and price.”

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Midsize business jets by numbers The following table of information about the aircraft we have categorised as ‘midsize’ has been extracted from data provided by Amstat Inc. Although not represented in our reader survey above, there remain well over 300 Cessna 650 series jets (Citations III, VI and VII) in service around the world, among a combined fleet of over 2,800 midsize aircraft. Super midsize jets, including the Gulfstream G200, Challengers, Falcon 50 and 2000 will be covered in our December issue. That report will also include the Citation X and Citation Sovereign, which could be considered alongside the Hawker 800 series featured this month, but are held over by virtue of their slightly larger cabins.

Number produced

Active

Written off

For sale/ lease

Non-US

Citation III

203

197

153

Citation VI

Citation VII

119

Citation Excel

372

266

106

Citation XLS

339

187

152

Citation XLS+

Hawker 750

Hawker 800

231

229

186

Hawker 800XP

474

473

304

169

Hawker 850XP

119

Hawker 900XP

101

IAI Astra

IAI Astra SP

Gulfstream G100

Gulfstream G150

Learjet 55

124

116

Learjet 60

316

314

218

Learjet 60XR

Falcon 20

118

116

Falcon 200

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operation, as we must be able to rely on the fact that the aircraft can and will fly when we deem fit for it to do so. Fortunately Avcon Jet has a large fleet and would, in the event of a problem, be able to rely on an appropriate substitute aircraft to undertake the mission, but we have not had to undertake this step to date.” The G150, Avcon says, very much fits its mid-range, midsize fleet criteria. “Most of the flights on the G150 are undertaken between 500 nm and 2,000 nm, which is the range where this specific aircraft is able to shine, especially when customers require specifically large cabin configurations.” Other EBAN readers report they are generally satisfied or very satisfied with the Astra/G100’s dispatch reliability, operating capability and value, although 25 per cent of respondents would welcome improvements in the global reach of support and this is promised by Gulfstream (see manufacturer’s comment below). Holger Obst of Vibro Air Flugservice agrees with the verdict of Executive Airlines when considering his own Astra SP. “The most desirable upgrade for the G100, the G150, is already on the market,” he says.

customer service by the manufacturer and service centre. The dispatch reliability is very satisfactory. Although the aircraft is old it has very good reliability.” There is also satisfaction with the operating capability. “The Astra/G100 has a good range and speed although the engines are not optimal for hot and high conditions. I am satisfied with the value. The best thing is the 0.82 Mach speed and the range that enables 2,000 nm to be accomplished without problem. The worst thing is the smaller cabin compared to other mid-size competitors.” All respondents were very satisfied or satisfied with the dispatch reliability. “The G100 has proved very reliable. We have one instance of AOG and for the age of the aircraft we are very happy,” says one respondent. He is one of the minority unhappy with maintenance support. “It is difficult to find a suitable facility for the aircraft. They are far from base and getting support is difficult. EASA regulations make it highly difficult to operate in this environment. “Only by implementing a combination of JSSI and contracted engineer do we support our operation. But I am very satisfied with the dispatch reliability. “The aircraft performs very well. The combination of good range and high and efficient cruise levels makes it very attractive for our long range flights. From our base we can reach anywhere in Europe without refuelling and with four passengers. “The owners are impressed and their expectations on the aircraft have been met. It is fast, efficient and has a very quiet cabin. But landing and take-off performance makes it difficult to operate into certain airports.”

Manufacturer’s comment

Francisco Sanz, manager of the aircraft management department, checks one of Executive Airline’s G150s which is based in Madrid at Torrejon de Ardoz.

His analysis accurately sums up the general opinion of Astra/G100’s owner and operator respondents to the EBAN aircraft satisfaction survey. “We are very satisfied with the maintenance support. There is great

Gulfstream is delighted to learn of the positive survey responses of owners and operators to the G150. The G150 is the result of a significant number of changes recommended by owners and operators of the G100 who were part of a formal Gulfstream customer advisory team, an offshoot of Gulfstream’s customer advisory board. It is heartening to hear that the recommendations they made, and which we incorporated in the new G150, are being so well received. The G100 is no longer in production. It was replaced by the G150 more than two years ago. Since then we have also announced the new G250, which will enter service in 2011. With respect to maintenance and service, the recent acquisition by our parent company, General Dynamics, of Jet Aviation should add to our ability to provide improved service around the world.

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ExecuJet’s Capt. Jeroen Haring, pictured with first officer Anja Weiß, says the Learjet 60 is one of the best performing aircraft he has flown.

Climb speed accelerates affection for the compact but capable Learjet 60 LEARJET 60/60XR The Learjet 60 is currently the largest in its stable and was developed from the Learjet 55, with a longer fuselage and more powerful engines. It first flew in June 1991 and received FAA cer tification in Januar y 1993. Production of the Learjet 60 ended in 2007 after 316 aircraft had been built. The company launched a new variant in 2005 designated the Learjet 60XR and following cer tification in 2005 deliveries started in 2007. The 60XR has an upgraded cabin, new avionics and other improvements. The latest model has a range of 2,338 nm and cruises at Mach 0.81 at 51,000 feet. It carries up to seven passengers. There are 368 Learjet 60/60XR aircraft in service, of which around 18 per cent are actively listed as for sale or lease. Pre-owned asking prices range from $5.89 million for an early model 60 up to $13.65 million for the latest 60XR, according to recent Amstat Inc data. There remain 116 Learjet 55s in service, 23 per cent currently listed as for sale or lease, with asking prices in the range from $2.59m to $3.6m.

Learjet 60 owners and operators love its climb speed but some respondents to the EBAN survey were unhappy with the dispatch reliability. The overall feedback was summed up by ExecuJet’s Capt. Jeroen Haring, pictured above with first officer Anja Weiß at its London Luton base. He says: “The Learjet 60 is one of the best performing aircraft I have flown in my career. With its fast time to climb even under heavy load, you can

quickly clear Europe’s congested airspace. The spacious cabin in combination with the relatively low fuel burn makes the Learjet 60 an ideal aircraft for travel within Europe and the Mediterranean.” Three-fifths of respondents cited the climb rate as the best feature while two-fifths reported there were problems with dispatch reliability, especially in wet and cold weather. Improved luggage capacity, a more efficient galley and a landing performance to compare with the fast climb at takeoff were among their wishlists for upgrades. Lead captain Nils Hoffman reported that he was dissatisfied with the factory finish, especially in the cabin. The aircraft, he says, has many small features that would benefit from an upgrade, adding that the cockpit lights and side windows were poorly positioned. The Learjet 55 evoked a response along much the same lines as the Learjet 60. Geir Jensen of Hastens Sangar AB says the Learjet 55 is unmatched in its price range. “The Learjet 55 is less well known in Europe than it should be which is a shame since it outclasses jets from other manufacturers for European operations,” he says. “A lot of operators would be surprised by its performance. I am very satisfied with the maintenance support which, although not as easy in Sweden as in the US, is well covered compared to other aircraft. There is good support from Bombardier and I am satisfied with dispatch reliability. The Learjet 55 works well under all conditions, especially considering it is an old aircraft. I am very satisfied with the operating capability and there is a superb fuel versus payload

balance. For value, it is alone in its class. No other manufacturer can match the performance within this price range.”

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But Jensen points out that the Learjet 55 is a comparatively old aircraft with regard to maintenance and avionics and that he would favour engine and brake upgrades.

Manufacturer’s comment Learjet has continuously improved on aircraft systems. More specifically, the new Learjet 60XR three rotor brake design has provided a much-improved load distribution capability. These new brakes will increase the service life and reduce inspection requirements. The upgraded version of the Learjet 60, the Learjet 60XR, which entered into service in July 2007, allowed Bombardier to combine improved performance, lower operating costs with new technology and enhanced comfort. The Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite and a redesigned interior focused on maximising comfort have shown to be improvements based on market and customer feedback.

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Outside luggage access tops Hawker wishlist Almost all Hawker owners polled by EBAN reported that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the 800 series maintenance support, dispatch reliability and operating capability. But among criticisms and suggestions for improvements there was near-unanimity that an outside luggage door, or more luggage storage capacity or a different layout would be most welcome. Also on the operators’ wishlist was better fuel consumption and bleed air for wing/tail anti-ice. Imran Ahmed, reporting from the UAE’s Western Aviation, summed up the general happiness with the Hawker. “Our Hawker 900XP has been a great hit in the charter market and is one of the most preferred midsized jets. It has been operational since January 2008,” he says. “The best thing is the comfort, cabin size, range and stand-up cabin which provides much of the reason for the popularity of this midsize jet. There is also the privacy offered to passengers through having a door divide. But the worst thing is that there is no outside luggage hold access: this is a big disadvantage.” There was also dissatisfaction with the TKS de-icing system with one respondent reporting: “The Hawker 800 is a well tried and tested workhorse that always performs when needed. I like the old format which contains nothing too new and trendy but the worst thing is the TKS de-icing system which was a pain from day one.” Some 45 per cent of respondents were very satisfied with maintenance support and the remainder satisfied although one respondent wanted more commitment to the operator. Those very satisfied with dispatch reliability equated to 63 per cent of respondents with the rest satisfied, although one operator reported: “It is good but can let you down when least expected.” The percentage of those very satisfied with operating capability dropped to 54 per cent with 37 per cent satisfied but there was a minority

The Hawker 900XP burns four per cent less fuel than its predecessors.

that were unhappy. In addition, all of our survey respondents were either satisfied or very satisfied with the aircraft’s value for many.

Manufacturer’s comment We’ve looked at bleed air for wing/tail anti-ice a number of times and this is something that is indeed on the list of future product improvements. With that said, the TKS system is a time-tested, reliable system that continues to serve the airplane very well. One of the benefits of the system is that there is no bleed air extraction from the engines, thus the airplane benefits from all the available thrust from the engines at all times. The baggage space has been optimised as much as possible within the current airframe. The 750 has an external baggage area but this comes at the sacrifice of fuel capacity which equates to range. Additional baggage space is certainly worthy of consideration on any future upgrade. We have made improvements to fuel consumption by certifying a new engine for the Hawker 900XP.

Dassault offers bespoke support for Falcon 20/200 Dassault, strategically focused on the long range and large private jet sector, is offering bespoke support for operators of the midsize Falcon 20/200 who have difficulties in getting cost-effective spare parts efficiently. EBAN owners and operators who replied to the EBAN survey were all dissatisfied with maitenance support and availability of spare parts but they were 100 per cent satisfied with dispatch reliability and operating capability. Opinion was divided on whether the aircraft still represented value for money. The reliability, load and range capability were lauded but the operators highlighted old technics, high maintenance costs, poor availability of spare parts.

Manufacturer’s comment Dassault is now strategically focused on the long range and large

HAWKER 750/850XP/900XP

private jets sector (to be featured in EBAN’s coming Me and My Aircraft review in the May 2009 issue) but supporting our clients in the midsize sector is still an extremely high priority. We have done a great deal in terms of raising the spare parts availability and delivery times and have achieved dispatch levels of 99.8 per cent. For instance, we have created 10 remote spare parts depots around the world. However, we recognise that, for the oldest aircraft, some spare parts might be sometimes more difficult to obtain. We suggest that clients get in touch directly with us or use the Dassault feedback questionnaire available on our website if there is a specific problem as we might be able to help provide a more cost-effective solution for them from our industrial partners or suppliers.

On a typical trip, the 900XP burns four per cent less fuel and can be operated for less per hour than a 750/800XP/850XP. The current cabin layout has evolved over the years from customer feedback and a continued effort to maximise the space available. We are always looking for ways to improve the passenger experience. However, without a major change in the length of the fuselage, the current layout has been optimised for the space available. The aircraft has a history of

robustness. The airframe has been around for a long time and has operated all over the world. People know the aircraft well and the experience in the field rivals anything in the industry. It is also a very rugged aircraft. A unique blend of new technology (avionics and cabin management system) and simple straightforward systems makes the maintainability and reliability stand tall. The aircraft is reliable, very comfortable and performs its duties day in and day out.

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The current Hawker Beechcraft midsize jet line-up of Hawker 750, 850XP and 900XP are all derivations and improvements on the BAe125800 which first flew over 25 years ago. In itself this had evolved through many incarnations from the original 1962 vintage DH125. But these are thoroughly modern aircraft, of which the 850XP was the first to market, using TFE731-5BR engines and spor ting per formanceenhancing winglets. The Hawker 900XP is similar except that it uses TFE731-50R engines to achieve an increase in range, less frequent inspection intervals, and a modest improvement in fuel burn. The 750 carries less fuel and so has shor ter range, but features an externally-accessed baggage compartment. The 750 has a maximum cruise speed of 466 kts and range of 2,200 nm, the 850XP achieves 448 kts but benefits from around 400 nm of additional range, while the 900XP has the longest legs at 2,950 nm. There is a combined total of 259 of the latest Hawkers already in ser vice, of which just under ten per cent are currently actively for sale or lease. The world fleet also includes over 700 of the previous 800/800XP model. Prices start from $3.79m for the lowest price Hawker 800. New, the 2009 typically equipped prices are: Hawker 750 – $12,486,300; Hawker 850XP – $14,107,700; Hawker 900XP – $15,021,800.

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Variety adds steady spice to resourceful Danish charter operators’ business diet

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Denmark’s charter operators are as well placed as any in Europe to ride out the recession with aircraft established as a vital mode of transport around the country’s scenic mix of peninsula and islands and into Europe. Many operators have noted a drop in overall business but the variety and scope of business, ranging from ad hoc passenger and freight charter to mapping, tourism and air ambulance, means that few companies are reliant on just one possibly vulnerable area of demand. Where a company majors in a particular area, however, Danish operators tend to focus on a sector, such as mapping and surveys, which sees demand hold up well in recessionary times. Air Alpha is expanding its fleet of eight-seater Citation Vs. “These jets are the size of aircraft currently in demand,” says Jesper Carvalho Andersen, ceo Air Alpha Group. “The customer group consists of small, medium and large Danish exporters discouraged by the considerable waste of resources entailed by their travelling employees’ logistics. Focusing on providing jet capacity to these companies is an obvious choice. People are a resource. The more valuable employees are, the more expensive it is to have them waiting in airports.” He adds: “If you are a manufacturer of specially-mounted industrial appliances, you may be contractually obliged to provide call-out services at short notice. So saving time is valuable. If several people are travelling to more than one destination, it often means that a private charter can even be a costeffective alternative to airlines.” Andersen points out that levels of private charter in Europe are only 20 per cent of those in the United States. “Even though the current financial crisis has affected private chartering, Air Alpha still sees massive potential and our charter and management approach makes private chartering a relevant and attractive alternative for Danish businesses. Our concept enables companies that don’t have fixed travel needs to achieve favourable prices without having to enter into binding arrangements or subscriptions.” Charter manager Ellen Hangaard says: “The advantage of having three aeroplanes of the same type at different European destinations is that we can provide a unified and flexible service. And our so-called ‘night stop’ service reduces total costs by up to 25 per cent. The service enables clients to make cost savings by not using the return flight to base.” Air Alpha Charter is headquartered in Odense and is part of the Air Alpha

CAT’s air taxis are keeping busy.

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Group with over 100 employees, which provides sales, operation and maintenance of private aircraft. In addition, Air Alpha has representative offices in both Riga and Moscow, with workshop facilities under construction at Russia’s Samara international airport. Claus Arvin, sales manager of Danish Air Transport, confirms that DAT’s broad base of business is standing it in good stead in the economic downturn. DAT has 14 aircraft which are employed in a mix of ad hoc charter for passengers and freight and scheduled services. Two of the seven ATR 42-320s are combis which can fly passenger and freight on the same ad hoc charter. They can carry upwards of 25 passengers on most trips to destinations as far afield as Africa and Azerbaijan and have been used as support aircraft for the Dakar Rally. DAT can also call on two Saab 340s, seven ATR 42s, two ATR 72s and an MD-87. “Brokers like our ad hoc service and we get 80 to 90 per cent of our business from them,” says Arvin. “DAT has a broad mix of business. Obviously much of it comes out of Scandinavia but we also base an aircraft, an ATR 42, in France so, although we are very strong in northern Europe, our business catchment area is much broader. We pick up a lot of ad hoc charter flights from the rest of Europe.” Arvin says: “Business in 2009 has been slower than in 2008 but we are doing OK. We are in a different and

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more diverse business segment than the business jets that solely target executive passenger charter. “We can turn our hands to most requirements. DAT is called out when ambulance flights are required in the Alps. People go skiing every year and there are inevitably accidents and people require urgent medical attention.” DAT is monitoring the marketplace and updating its business plan. “We are not in a position to announce any details yet or confirm whether it involves new aircraft,” says Arvin. Cimber Sterling, which has a CRJ 200 jet dedicated to ad hoc charter, expects to increase its private aviation business during holiday seasons and weekends. The privately-owned company, which receives about 95 per cent of its bookings through air brokers, aims to increase scheduled and charter turnover by 70%, and expects to take on about 200 new employees. Jørgen Nielsen, president and ceo, says Cimber Sterling will remain a niche company with focus on filling seats and maintaining a sound economy with a small market share, rather than flying half-empty aircraft with a higher market share. Peer Friborg Mortensen of Cowi A/S reports that demand for mapping operations is expanding in regions such as the Middle East and Africa, where countries have sought-after resources such as oil and minerals. “We normally operate with one pilot and a systems operator who manages the camera and computer equipment,” says Nielsen. “Mapping is a good sector to be in. Every country needs new maps. We do a lot of work in the UK. We are also doing work in Qatar where 3D mapping of its capital, Doha, is needed. We are now looking

to do work in the Sultanate of Oman and, as our reputation spreads, in other parts of the Middle East.” He adds: “We are, of course, happy to obtain more work orders for the winter when the weather in Europe is more unpredictable. We are also starting to do work in South Africa and Namibia. However, for the past two years we have based two aircraft in the UK most of the time, the Cessna 402 and the PA31, so there is a very good geographic spread of orders.” Despite the steady order book, Cowi is not planning to add more aircraft to its fleet in 2009. “Our fleet is well-placed to meet demand,” he says. The company has a Beech King Air 200, Cessna 402, Piper PA31 Chieftain and a Britten Norman Islander BN2T. “The BN2T is very good for mapping operations,” says Mortensen. “It is the ideal aircraft to fly low and slow at 1,500 to 2,000 ft. Among the clients are governments and city planners specialising in urban planning, highways and airports. 3D is marvellous for cities because you can see on screen the results if a big building is removed or added. Some planners like to work from 3D models of the city they are studying.” But, for many charter operators in Denmark, variety is the spice of business life. Copenhagen Air Taxi (CAT) president Kenneth Arly Larsen says that the company’s 32 aircraft are keeping busy. “The business levels in early 2009 have been the same as 2008 and we haven’t experienced a lower rate of demand yet but that’s not to say we will escape the effects of the global recession altogether.” The CAT fleet includes a BN-2 Islander, two P68s, a PA31 Navajo and a PA34. Larsen says: “CAT has a wide variety of clients and business – freight, passenger, photographs, film, sightseeing and leisure. We also have longstanding arrangements. CAT has carried out very special work for a biologist for 25 years for example.” CAT offers TRTO training at its College of Airline Pilot Education with type ratings in the P68, BE90, PC12, BE99, BE100, BE 200 and BN2 series. It also provides aircraft maintenance. Starling Air is a small company that mainly deals in passenger and cargo commissions that favour smaller aircraft for flights in Denmark and abroad. “We also specialise in pleasure flights, bird counting from a low

altitude, photo flights and publicity banners,” says ceo Peter Norquist. Starling Air’s five aircraft, which include Partenavia P68, regularly undertake commissions for wildlife surveys and the company’s tourist charter demand comes from both Denmark and Germany. “We have been here for 22 years,” says Norquist. “Perversely we always seem to do better when private charter is having a bad year so we are looking forward to 2009 with optimism. Business is steady, probably because we are a small but flexible company with a diverse business base, so we don’t tend to experience a boom in good years either.” Starling Air, founded in 1987, also carries cargo, mainly in the form of newspapers and post, which supplements its passenger charter. It chose Aeroe as its headquarters but business soon expanded to Taasinge airport in South Fyn and beyond. “The name Starling Air was inspired by the many beautiful birds that can be found around our islands – all of our planes are named after them,” Norquist adds. The company can rely on steady tourism business because Aeroe is rated one of the most beautiful islands in the Baltic sea and, says Norquist, it is the sunniest island in Denmark. “It is a place which has beautiful spring seasons where the land is covered in flowers with unbelievable bright colours, steaming hot summers with daylight up to 11 pm in the evenings and the contrast of cold stormy winters where people enjoy evenings in front of the fireplace.” Eurocopter already plans to deliver an AS350 B3, an EC135 and an EC155 B1 to buyers in Denmark in 2009. The world economy may be suffering a chill but Danish operators will be hoping that its broad base of services and the seasonal variety of demand will see it through to the upturn of the next global business spring.

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Tricky assignments help keep ProAir busy ProAir reports that demanding assignments from vips, business executives and musicians are helping maintain business in the global economic recession. The company flew two passengers in a Citation CJ3 from Dubai to Asaloyeh in Iran for deployment with one of the world’s biggest oil companies. “Various official formalities meant the flight had to be postponed for two days during which the client was kept informed at all times as we worked to complete the private charter commission,” ProAir reports. Separately, ProAir employee Andreas Wald had to complete two tricky assignments – one for an orchestra and one for a pharmaceutical company. The first involved ensuring that nearly four tons of musical instruments transported from Vienna to Athens on a Boeing 737300F arrived in good condition and on time to meet the musicians’ requirements. The second was in ensuring that all patent law regulations were complied with in the transport of 1.2 tons of pharmaceutical products on a Metroliner II from Athens to Cologne.

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Bond Offshore Super Pumas continue to operate after ‘textbook’ rescue Bond Offshore conducted safety checks immediately after one of the company-operated Super Pumas ditched in the North Sea with no loss of life. “Our other two 225s have been given the all clear and remain operational,” the company says. The statement came as accident investigators examined the recovered wreckage of a Bond Offshore-operated helicopter. Eighteen people were saved in what has been described as a “textbook rescue” when the Super Puma went down on its way to an oil rig about 125 miles east of Aberdeen in Scotland. Two life rafts used in the evacuation have also been recovered and taken ashore in Aberdeen and a team from manufacturers Eurocopter is liaising with the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) facility in Farnborough,

board went down adjacent to a production platform. Although the weather was moderate with seas of two to three metres with 0.5 nautical mile visibility, darkness hampered the rescue operation, according to the coastguard. “The cloud base was below the nearby platform’s heli-deck level at approximately 500 to 600 metres.” But the 18 were saved by a combination of sea and air rescue services. The crew of the vessel Caledonian Victory picked up 15 of the men and took them to Aberdeen. Bond Offshore has worked with the Super Puma family since 1983 when it began operating the AS332 L1. It regarded the choice of the EC225 as the logical next step in renewing its fleet. Eurocopter says there are 638 Super Pumas in service worldwide including 136 working offshore.

Bond Offshore new Super Puma on delivery.

Hampshire. The AAIB confirmed it would be examining the wreckage although rescuers said the helicopter’s tail boom was missing. The Bond crew change helicopter with 16 passengers and two crew on

Falcon 7X earns London City approval The Falcon 7X has received approval for arrivals and departures at London City airport. John Rosanvallon, president and ceo, points out that an aircraft must demonstrate exacting performance in order to approach, land and take-off on the airport’s short runway (4,327 ft/1,319 m at landing and 3,934 ft/1,199 m at takeoff ). It also has to meet strict environmental standards that manage aircraft noise. “In the case of the Falcon 7X, the noise level was measured in the same category as a much smaller turboprop,” he says. Philippe Deleume, chief test pilot, adds: “Flying into London City requires precision and stability in the handling and speed of the aircraft.”

EAG acquires G550 for private buyer The UAE’s Empire Aviation Group, which has just acquired a G550 for a private client, says cash buyers of pre-owned aircraft can demand very competitive prices. Steve Hartley, executive director, says the G550 was sourced from a corporation in the US. “If you’re a cash buyer in the market for a business jet, there has never been a better time to buy,” Hartley adds. “The aircraft had flown just 30 hours and was bought for cash for a significant discount to 2008 prices. EAG is working with other buyers. There are still a lot of buyers for pre-owned and business jets.” Hartley predicts an “outstanding year” for EAG’s aircraft sales division with at least three new aircraft in the order book for delivery in 2009 and pre-owned aircraft sales in the pipeline. “Multinational companies continue to downsize and sell off assets,” says Hartley. “Finance is still possible although not as easy or available as before, and the buyer will probably need a cash deposit of around 40 per cent of the purchase price.”

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HELICOPTER FOCUS

EC135 chosen for offshore wind farm maintenance role An EC135, the first helicopter to be acquired in the UK for maintenance work on an offshore wind farm, is due to come into operation from the end of 2009. Bond Air Services says the EC135 will be used for activities including the delivery of personnel and complex equipment by winch at the Greater Gabbard wind farm, approximately 20 miles off the East Anglian coast. The wind farm will consist of 140 3.6MW wind turbines located around two sand banks known as Inner Gabbard and The Galloper in the North Sea. When the project is completed, by the end of 2010, it is expected to be the largest wind farm in the world. Bond Air Services provides support for marine activities including transport, maintenance and monitoring missions as well as emergency medical services, police aerial support operations, media and executive charter services. It says the multi-mission twin-engined EC135 provides outstanding oneengine inoperative performance, excellent lateral stability and the capability for right or left of the cabin winching in adverse weather conditions, which it regards as a requirement for successful windfarm maintenance operations.

Police in Bulgaria and Estonia are beefing up helicopter capability.

for law enforcement and SAR. The ministry says the 15-seat AW139 fully complies with the latest certification requirements in terms of performance and safety. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The availability of modular role kits allows easy and quick conversion to and from various configurations and the AW139 has a wide range of mission equipment and an extremely spacious cabin.â&#x20AC;? Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant has supplied two more Mi-171s to the UTair air company. UTair says the helicopters of these batches are painted white and have identification marks of UN. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The helicopters can be configured for the carriage of cargoes inside of the cargo cabin and on external load sling, transportation of people, the carrying out of construction-assembly works and other operations,â&#x20AC;? the company says.

Medical teams in France are gearing up for new IFR helicopter services.

EC145 trials IFR medevac

authority are cooperating in a series of instrument flight tests. Positive results are expected to enable patients to be transported by helicopter from one hospital to another even under poor weather conditions.

Another trailblazing role for helicopters is being defined in France. Eurocopter, the hospital in Dreux, the French association of helicopter emergency medical services, and the French civil aviation

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The current reorganisation of the French public health system involves concentrating specialist medical services in a reduced number of hospitals,â&#x20AC;? Eurocopter says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will inevitably augment the need for air ambulance services, which in turn depends on the development of a medical transport network capable of providing an even more efficient service. Until now, the helicopters operating on medical missions only flew under visual flight conditions, in other words they can only fly if the weather permits good visibility. This limits their ability to deal with emergency situations in which every second counts, for instance when a patient has to be transferred to a specialised ward in another hospital in the middle of the night. In such cases, helicopter transport is on average three times faster than the same journey by ambulance.â&#x20AC;? The first trials in Europe to test the use of helicopters operating in an IFR configuration to perform medical transport flights demanded that the EC145 should complete a flight entirely under GPS navigation, from take-off to final approach, confirming the helicopterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to follow a predefined flight route even in the event of unfavourable meteorological conditions. The experimental trials between the hospitals of Nogent-le-Rotrou and Dreux in the Eure-et-Loir region, should make it possible to set up a regular transport service on this route on a permanent basis towards the end of 2009. The experience gained during the test phase will serve as a model for other similar services linking hospitals in other regions of France.

versatility to support the different law enforcement roles,â&#x20AC;? the police say. Pluses include the eight-seat single/dual pilot IFR flightcertification, maximum cruise speed of 154 kts and a range of 512 nm. Estoniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ministry of interior has ordered a third AW139 for delivery in the last quarter 2010 to be operated by the border guard for SAR, medical evacuation and border patrol. The ministry says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be based at Kuressaare airport on Saaremaa Island from 2011 when a new base will be opened that will allow faster coverage in the western area of Estonia.â&#x20AC;? The other AW139s are based in Tallinn. The ministry says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;These helicopters will ensure that the work of guarding the external borders and the border control infrastructure are in compliance with the European Schengen zone requirements. The order for a third AW139 follows the successful introduction into service of the initial aircraft and highlights the customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s satisfaction with the helicopter, training and support provided by AgustaWestland.â&#x20AC;?

Offshore wind farm maintenance will provide testing roles for helicopters.

More border protection Separately police forces continue to expand their law enforcement and border patrol capabilities. The Bulgarian police have ordered an AW109 Power light twin helicopter for delivery in 2010. It will feature a tailored radio communication system, NVG, video down link, search light, mission console and FLIR camera. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ability to change the interior configuration provides exceptional

Cyprusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ministry of defence has ordered three AW139 medium twins for SAR and utility-EMS duties. It says the 15-seat AW139 meets multi-role and flexibility requirements. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When configured for SAR/EMS purposes the AW139 is able to carry up to four litters and six attendants,â&#x20AC;? it points out. And the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ministry of justice has also ordered two AW139 medium twins

S-92 reaches 98% availability Sikorsky says its SAR-configured S92 logged 279 rescues and was operated by CHC Helicopter Corporation at availability levels of more than 98 per cent in its first year of use. CHC operates the SAR S-92s from two bases, Stornoway and Sumburgh, covering territory in the North Atlantic and the North Sea. Ian McLuskie, UK SAR business unit leader, CHC SAR, says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The S-92â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fully coupled automatic flight control system has been invaluable, and the large cabin and tail ramp also have been of great benefit, particularly when airlifting rescue teams.â&#x20AC;? Analysts and operators report that demand for helicopter charter is holding up well despite the economic downturn. Mike Burns, ceo and pilot at Atlas Helicopters, says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;At Atlas, we now have a fleet of four AS355 Twin Squirrels and one Bell 206L LongRanger, but expansion may soon be on the cards which is an exciting prospect.â&#x20AC;? Burns says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Helicopter charter in the UK is becoming increasingly popular, particularly as our roads become more congested and fuel and other related motoring costs increase. One of our aims at Atlas Helicopters is to dispel the myth that corporate charter is an expensive undertaking, so our service has been designed to be as seamless, stress-free and offer as much value for money as possible.â&#x20AC;? He says helicopter flights from Portsmouth to London can take just 30 minutes while travellers from Redhill in Surrey can expect to be in London in just 10 minutes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last minute meetings can be accommodated through the Atlas Advantage programme which enables corporations to pre-book flying hours via a membership scheme for use at any point throughout the year. It is much like booking a car and driver or reserving a train ticket and puts helicopter charter within easy reach for even the smallest of companies wishing to transport their executives efficiently from A to B.â&#x20AC;?

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HELICOPTER FOCUS

Anglia Two: seven-day-a-week operations.

Actor plays key role as merger boosts UK air ambulance services Helicopter pilot and internationallyknown actor Sir David Jason is supporting the work of the UK Association of Air Ambulances (AAA) at a time when the economic downturn is accelerating closer cooperation between emergency medical charities. Following high level talks between Cambridgeshire-based emergency medical charity Magpas and the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA), the two organisations are working on a merger. Simon Gray, EAAA executive director, says: “Both charities are working together closely to understand each other’s operations.” They will also consult extensively with their respective staff, supporters, stakeholders and legislative bodies. The organisations have been sharing resources and expertise in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire since September 2007. This service has been operated in conjunction with the East of England Ambulance NHS Trust. Jason, now patron of the AAA, supports all moves designed to increase efficiency and raise awareness. He says: “I was helping to launch a special piece of equipment which detects overhead cables for helicopter pilots. On chatting further to the helicopter crews I became aware of just how valuable their work is and, in a small way, wondered

Sir David Jason: pilot patron.

if I could raise awareness of, and interest in, their fund-raising campaigns. With growing road traffic, sometimes a helicopter is the only form of transport which can quickly reach an accident scene.” Jason, who pilots a Robinson R44 Raven 2, adds: “I’ve been interested in flying since being a little boy and have a keen interest in space exploration and all things aeronautical. I started out my own flying experience in gliders and then, more recently, in helicopters. I relish the challenge of flying a helicopter as it is notoriously difficult and it is a total distraction from everything else.” He explains: “One of my chief aims in being involved with the AAA is to highlight the fact that all the air ambulance crews around the UK are

solely dependent upon donations and could not survive without them. I know that everyone is constantly being asked to dig deep into their pockets for so many charities but this one really does help to save lives on a daily basis.” Jason played the London wheeler dealer Del Boy in the hit show Only Fools And Horses. His TV career started in 1967 with the comedy Do Not Adjust Your Set and dramatic roles have included the Cambridge porter Skullion in the TV mini-series of Tom Sharpe’s novel Porterhouse Blue in 1987. Anglia Two, the air ambulance serving Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire, now operates seven days a week. When it began operations in August 2007 funding was only available for the aircraft to fly five days a week. Simon Gray says: “The aircraft is crewed by highly trained clinicians from Magpas which has sourced additional volunteer doctors to serve aboard. The EAAA provides paramedics who work alongside the doctors to form an emergency medical team. These paramedics have received additional training from Magpas.” The EAAA and Magpas believe that moving the helicopter up to seven day a week operations will enable it to attend an additional 150 patients a year. Anglia One provides a dedicated service to Norfolk and Suffolk.

FBO Survey addendum Following our survey of specialist business aviation handling facilities around Europe and the Middle East in the February edition, we are pleased to add the following missed entry and one correction. The full survey is available online at www.ebanmagazine.com.

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Helitech set to highlight buyer’s market

Leadership changes at Piaggio

Helitech 2009, held from September 22 to 24 at Duxford near Cambridge in the UK this year, will highlight a buyer’s market evidenced by a major presence from European and US manufacturers. “The inventory of used helicopters in the market has increased dramatically over the past six months signifying a move very much towards a buyer’s market,” says Tim Blockley, md of PremiAir Global. “Financing is becoming more of a challenge with banks and financial institutions asking for significantly greater security in the form of larger deposits and guarantees, but there is still demand and activity is slow yet healthy in certain sectors.” He reports that values of certain helicopter models have suffered more than others, particularly VIP/corporate use models. “New build sales are down but demand appears strong from the EMS and offshore sectors. The pre-owned market is also attracting opportunistic cash buyers in all regions,” he adds. “The strength of the US dollar against the Euro and Sterling has offset some of the negativity, at least for sellers in the Eurozone and particularly in the UK, where we continue to see demand. We sold a UK-based Twinstar earlier this month to a European operator and this type of purchasing trend looks set to continue with the Pound being so weak.”

Piaggio Aero Industries has a new board of directors which represents the three major shareholders: the Ferrari and Di Mase families, Mubadala Development Company, owned by the Abu Dhabi Government, and Tata Limited. The board has confirmed Mr Piero Ferrari as chairman of Piaggio Aero Industries SpA and appointed Mr Alberto Galassi as the company’s new ceo.

No worries for Citation buyers Cessna Aircraft Company has introduced a “No Worries” preowned Citation sales programme for retail customers. Buyers of an eligible pre-owned Citation from Cessna before July 2nd will have an option that provides a guaranteed repurchase or trade-in price. The aircraft will also be enrolled in Cessna’s customer support system with access to the company’s global network of company-owned or company-authorised service and support centres.

Skynet offers online booking system A new ‘all in one’ online trip booking system is being marketed to brokers, FBO and vip handling agents and corporate jet operators. Tim Gill, md Versitec 2000 Ltd, says Skynet enables the user to order in real time all trip and nonaviation third party supplier services such as hotels, car transfers and catering through an automated system that accepts modifications. Skynet is free to jet operators and is being marketed on a 30-day, no obligation free trial to FBO and vip handling agents.

Euro Jet adds Austria and Turkey to growing network

Helitech: pre-owned sales rising.

Organisers of Helitech say that Bell Helicopter Textron, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, MD Helicopters and Sikorsky will be among those showcasing corporate, utility, police, emergency medical and security developments. Helitech 2010 will be held from 5-7 October at Airport Cascais near Estoril.

Eurocopter builds Aberdeen training centre Eurocopter UK is to build a major helicopter service centre at Kirkhill Commercial Park in Aberdeen, one of the busiest offshore oil and gas helicopter maintenance hubs. The facility will comprise a large logistics warehouse, offices and flight simulator accommodation, which will house Eurocopter’s first UK-based EC225 Flight Training Simulator. Work at the site will begin with ground breaking in April, and it is expected that the facility will be completed by December 2009.

Jetflite steps up to the line Jetflite has become the first line maintenance facility for Bombardier business aircraft in Helsinki, Finland, providing AOG assistance to customers in Scandinavia.

Euro Jet has recently added Austria and China as well as Turkey to its global network of vip flight support and handling supervision. Attila Papai, director of sales, explains: “Our region of coverage with staff on the ground consists of the eastern European countries, and the Balkans and Baltic states as well as Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. Our expertise goes back almost 10 years in service but we have started to market our brand only since June.” Euro Jet has 24/7 central operations located in Prague which are used as a single point of contact for services including ground support, handling and fuel coordination, catering, flight planning, provision of fuel, permit arrangements, city transport and highly discounted hotel rates. In separate news, the Isle of Man Ronaldsway airport is planning to open a business aviation facility.

EC175 on course for service in 2012 The first airframe for Eurocopter’s medium twin multi-role EC175 helicopter was delivered last November and the company reports that prototype production is well under way. The maiden flight will be performed before next HAI and EASA type certification is expected for 2011. Deliveries of the oil and gas transport version with a seating capacity of 16 persons will commence in 2012, while the corporate variant will be available by 2014.

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IF YOU WANT EXCLUSIVITY. ExecuJet exclusively offers not only a selection of quality pre-owned aircraft, but also over 20 International Sales Directors, the biggest sales force outside of the USA to ensure your aircraft receives maximum coverage. Should you wish to market your aircraft for sale, please contact us as we are currently looking for new inventory. ExecuJet’s stringent safety standards ensure all aircraft have undergone thoroughly documented operation, repair and are presented in impeccable physical condition. ExecuJet is also a member of the National Aircraft Resale Association. GLOBAL 5000 VISION – NEW 2012

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CHALLENGER 605 – FEBRUARY 2010

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Serial Number: 9480, Year: 2012, Conﬁguration: 13 Passengers, Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion, Exterior & Interior still to be speciﬁed, Price: US$ 46,500,000

Serial Number: 9311, Year: 2009, Conﬁguration: 13 Passengers, Engines: Rolls Royce BR710-A2-20, Avionics: Honeywell Primus 2000 XP, Exterior: Still to be speciﬁed Price: US$ 37,995,000

Serial Number: 8110, Year: 2010, Conﬁguration: 15 Passengers, Engines: General Electric CF34-3B1, Avionics: Collins Pro Line 4, Program: JSSI Tip To Tail Program, Price: US$ 28,750,000

Serial Number: 5781, Year: 2009, Conﬁguration: 12 Passengers, Engines: GE CF34-3B, Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21, Program: JSSI Tip To Tail Program, Price: on request

Serial Number: 5816, Year: 2010, Conﬁguration: 12 Passengers, Engines: GE CF34-3B, Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21, APU: Honeywell GTCP36-150(CL), Price: on request

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Serial Number: TBA, Year: 2010, Conﬁguration: 9 Passengers, Engines: Honeywell HTF 7000 Turbofans, Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21, Price: on request

Serial Number: 9225, Year: 2007, Conﬁguration: 13/16 Passengers, Total Time: 362 Hrs; 132 Cycles, Engines: Rolls Royce Corporate Care, Maintenance: CAMP, Aircraft: Smart Parts Plus, Avionics: Honeywell Primus 2000XP, APU: Honeywell RE-220 GX, Price: on request

Serial Number: 9028, Year: 1999, Conﬁguration: 14+2 Passengers, Total Time: 4,459 Hrs; 2,610 Cycles, Engines: Rolls Royce Corporate Care, APU: MSP, Price on application

Serial Number: 9015, Year: 1999, Conﬁguration: 13 Passengers, Total Time: 4,419 Hrs; 1,691 Cycles, Engines: Rolls Royce BR 710, Maintenance: CAMP, Aircraft: CAMP, Flexible interior conﬁgurations, Price: US$ 30,995,000

Serial Number: 8069, Year: 2007, Conﬁguration: 13 Passengers, Total Time: 219 Hrs; 107 Cycles, Engines: GE CF34-3B1, Maintenance: CAMP, Program: JSSI Tip To Tail Program, Avionics: Collins Pro Line 4, APU: Honeywell GTCP 36-150 (RJ) Price: US$ 28,500,000

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SN: 7489, Conﬁg.: 15 Pax, Total Time: 11,800 Hrs; 12,100 Cycles, Engines: General Electric CF34-3BI, Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4, Availability: March 2009 SN: 7779, Conﬁg.: 15 Pax, Total Time: 9,800 Hrs; 13,500 Cycles, Engines: General Electric CF34-3BI, Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4, Availability: August 2009

Serial Number: 5702, Conﬁguration: 9 Passengers, Year: 2007, Total Time: 1,274 Hrs; 522 Cycles, JSSI Tip To Tail Program, Price: US$ 25,500,000

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Serial Number: 5434, Year: 1999, Conﬁguration: 9 Passengers, Total Time: 7,795 Hrs; 4,496 Cycles, Engines: General Electric CF34-3B1, Program: GE On Point Solutions, Aircraft: Smart Parts Plus, APU: Honeywell GTCP36-150, Maintenance: CAMP, Avionics: Collins Pro Line 4 System

Serial Number: 5318, Year: 1996, Conﬁguration: 9 Passengers, Total Time: 6,928 Hrs; 2,952 Cycles, Engines: General Electric CF34-3B, Program: APU+Engines 100% on JSSI · APU: Honeywell GTCP36-100E, Maintenance: CAMP, Avionics: Collins Pro Line 4 System, JAR OPS Compliant

Serial Number: 5166, Year: 1994, Conﬁguration: 9 Passengers, Total Time: 7,012 Hrs; 3,199 Cycles, Engines: General Electric CF34-3A1, APU: Honeywell/Garrett GTCP 36-100E, Price: US$ 8,750,000

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LEARJET 45

CONSIDERING OFFER JSSI TIP TO TAIL PROGRAM

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Serial Number: 20078, Year: 2005, Conﬁguration: 9 Passengers, Total Time: 1,082 Hrs; 711 Cycles, Engines: Honeywell HTF 7000 Turbofans, Program: APU+Engines on MSP APU: Honeywell 36-15BD, Maintenance: CAMP, Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21

Serial Number: 337, Year: 2008, Conﬁguration: 8 Passengers, Total Time: 535.1 Hrs; 301 Cycles, Engines: PW 305 Turbofans, Aircraft: Smart Parts and CIMMS, Price: Under US$ 12,000,000

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Serial Number: 301, Year: 2006, Conﬁguration: 7 Passengers, Total Time: 593 Hrs; 358 Cycles, Engines: PW305A Turbofans, Program: JSSI Tip To Tail Program, APU: Yes, Maintenance: CAMP, Avionics: Collins Pro Line 4, Availability: Immediately, Price US$ 9,500,000

SN: 236 LEARJET 60, Year: 2001, Conﬁg.: 7+1 Pax, Total Time: 1,726 Hrs; 1,190 Cycles, Engines: PW305 Turbofans, Avionics: Collins Pro Line 4, Price: US$ 8,750,000 SN: 173, Year: 2000, Conﬁg.: 7 Pax,TotalTime: 3,246 Hrs; 4,125 Cycles, Engines: PW305 Turbofans, Avionics: Collins Pro Line 4, Price: US$ 6,950,000

SN: 236, Year: 2004, Conﬁg.: 8 Pax, Total Time: 850 Hrs; Engines: Allied Signal TFE731-20-AR-1B, JAR OPS Compliant Price: US$ 8,495,000 SN: 138, Year: 2001, Total Time: 4,292 Hrs, 3,344 Cycles, Price: US$ 5,495,000 SN: 124, Total Time: 3,952 Hrs; 2,986 Cycles, Price: US$ 5,495,000

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Serial Number: 116, Year: 2000, Conﬁguration: 8+1 Passengers, Total Time: 1,855 Hrs; 1,581 Cycles, Engines: Allied Signal TFE73120-AR-1B, APU: Honeywell 36-15BD, Maintenance: CAMP, Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21, JAR OPS Compliant, Price: US$ 5,950,000

Serial Number: 046, Year: 1999, Conﬁguration: 13 Passengers, Total Time: 3,523 Hrs; 1,467 Cycles, Engines: Honeywell TFE 731-60, Program: Engines and APU on MSP, APU: Garret GTCP 36-150, Maintenance: CAMP, Avionics: Honeywell FMZ 2000 System, Price: US$ 23,950,000

Serial Number: 1363, Year: 1999, Conﬁguration: 13 Passengers, Total Time: 4,924 Hrs; 2,314 Cycles, Engines: Rolls Royce Tay MK611-8, Program : Rolls Royce Corporate Care, APU: Honeywell GTCP36-500(G), Maintenance: Rolls Royce Corporate Care, Avionics: Honeywell SPZ-8400 6-Tube EFIS, Price: on request

Serial Number: 212, Year: 2003, Conﬁguration: 8 Passengers, Total Time: 1,050 Hrs; 782 Cycles, Engines: Rolls Royce AE 3007 CI, Program: Rolls Royce Corporate Care, APU: Garret GTCP 36-150 CX, Maintenance: M89-3 Maintenance Program, Avionics: Honeywell Primus 2000

Serial Number: 258095, Year: 1987, Conﬁguration: 9 Passengers, Total Time: 7,331 Hrs; 4,125 Cycles, Engines: TFE 731-5R1H, Program: Engines enrolled on MSP Gold, APU: T62-T40C8D1, Maintenance: MSP Gold, Avionics: Collins 4 Tube EFIS, Price: US$ 4,200,000

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Serial Number: 244, Year: 2006, Conﬁguration: 6 Passengers, Total Time: 389 Hrs; 321 Cycles, Engines: Williams International FJ44-2C, Program: Manufacturer Warranty, Maintenance: Ces com Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21, Price: US$ 5,495,000

Serial Number: RB215, Year: 2007, Conﬁguration: 6 Passengers, Total Time: 214 Hrs, Engines: Williams FJ44-2A, Maintenance: Tap Elite, Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21, Price: US$ 45,000/month

Serial Number: BB-1789, Year: 2001, Conﬁguration: 8 Passengers, Total Time: 1243 Hrs, Engines: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42, Avionics: Collins

Serial Number: 405, Year: 2001, Conﬁguration: 8 Passengers, Total Time: 3,189 Hrs; 2,672 Cycles, Engines: P&W PT6A-67B, Avionics: Honeywell EFIS

Serial Number: 760680, Year: 2008, Conﬁguration: 6 Passengers, Total Time: 20 Hrs, Engines: Turbomeca Arriel 2S2, Avionics: Collins Pro Line II

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