Falcon Aviation Services of Abu Dhabi selects the spn

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About the spn
The spn boasts an impressive range and payload for an aircraft in its class. With six passengers and single pilot, the aircraft can serve 1,800 nm (3334 km). The aircraft features a total cabin volume of 405 cu.ft (11.5 m³) - the largest in the light business jet class by a fair margin, and a large passenger door.

Early sales success for the industry's new generation light business jet has raised market interest with its unique operating characteristics. For example, it can operate on unimproved runways (gravel or grass), traditionally the domain of a turboprop, requiring a balanced field length of just 3,000 ft (914 m) at maximum take off weight.

The spn will also be certified for single pilot operation, and is equipped with an avionics suite more advanced than that of any other aircraft close to its class. Honeywell's integrated all glass cockpit sets new standards for simplicity, reliability and technology. Two rear-mounted FADEC controlled Williams FJ44-3A engines deliver 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg) of thrust. The aircraft carries a price tag of € 5.8 million.

About Falcon Aviation Services
Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) was formed in late 2005 under the initiative of HH Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan to fill a significant gap in the aviation market in the UAE and Gulf Region. FAS provides helicopter charter, aircraft maintenance and aircraft management services. It also holds a contract with the UAE Armed Forces to provide search-and-rescue services with four dedicated state of the art helicopters. Headquartered at Bateen Airport, just 10km from the City Centre, FAS is ideally located for its clientele. The company's experienced workforce is committed to delivering the highest level of aviation services that establish benchmark standards in quality and customer service.

ExecuJet Aviation Group - Regional sales distributor
In addition to the company's sales representation in more than 30 countries of Bombardier's range of business jets, including Learjet in the Middle East region, the Zurich, Switzerland, headquartered ExecuJet Aviation Group is the exclusive sales distributor and maintenance support partner for the spn in the Middle East. ExecuJet Aviation Group is a world leading aircraft sales, operations, maintenance and aviation services and support provider with associated sales operational and maintenance facilities in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia.

Grob Aerospace - 35 Years of Aviation History
For 35 years Grob Aerospace has been one of the world's largest and most experienced composite aircraft manufacturers. The company is headquartered in Switzerland but maintains its own purpose built airfield in Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany, that accommodates its manufacturing and assembly facilities. In 2007 Grob Aerospace established a wholly-owned US subsidiary to provide a complete, world-class ownership experience to North-American customers. Grob Aerospace's central base in the United States is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire with several regional sales offices throughout the USA. It has delivered more than 3,500 aircraft that have flown over seven million hours on five continents.

For further information contact:

Helle Brodsgaard
ExecuJet Middle East
+971 4 601 6300

Alison Chambers/Celia Turner
Emerald Media
+44 1962 736600