The agreement was signed by Niall Olver, CEO of ExecuJet Aviation Group and Sherif Zarkani, Founder and President of ZAS Z-Aviation Services on the opening day of the Dubai Air Show. The aircraft, which will be delivered in 2009, will be operated by ZAS Z-Aviation Services. Options on a further two spn's have been made for delivery in 2010, confirmed Omar Zarkani, Managing Director of ZAS Z-Aviation Services, who oversees the day to day running of the company.
"We selected the spn because it is an efficient, flexible and cost effective aircraft, easy to operate and very suitable for our region and beyond. It also offers a very generously sized cabin. We will fly the aircraft in a 6 and 8 seat layout, featuring the stylish cabin and cockpit designed by Porsche Design Studio," added Sherif Zarkani.
The deal was arranged by ExecuJet Middle East, the exclusive sales agent and distributors of the spn in the region, through its regional headquarters in Dubai.
"We are delighted to welcome ZAS Z-Aviation Services to our growing number of Middle East customers. Increasingly more and more established and start up companies are looking at the light jet market and we believe we have a terrific niche with the spn with its take off land anywhere capability and 1,800 nm range. The spn is also an ideal complement to larger cabin, long range business jets. We are looking forward to working with ZAS very closely in the run up to service introduction and beyond," said ExecuJet Middle East Managing Director Mike Berry.
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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 (3,334 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, requiring a balanced field length of just 3,000 ft
(914 m) at maximum take off weight, it can operate out of fields traditionally the domain of a turboprop; even out of unimproved runways (gravel or grass).
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 ZAS Z-Aviation Services
ZAS Z-Aviation Services, established in Egypt in 1976, expanded in 1982 by forming the sister company ZAS Airline of Egypt. It became the only non-government and first private operator in the region with a fleet of more than 25 aircraft. The company also provides air charter services in Egypt, United Arab Emirates and Sudan with a range of business aircraft solutions and recently established ZAS Jet Club, a new dedicated executive VIP air charter service. ZAS Z-Aviation clientele includes Fortune 500 companies, royals and celebrities. www.zasair.com
ExecuJet Aviation Group - Regional Sales Distributor
Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, the ExecuJet Aviation Group has operations in four regions including Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australasia. Each ExecuJet office is locally focused on providing specialist tailored aviation solutions. ExecuJet is the distributor for Bombardier Business Aircraft and Grob Aerospace spⁿ business jet aircraft sales. Other services offered include, aircraft management, completions management, aircraft charter, aircraft maintenance and FBO facilities. ExecuJet currently manages a fleet of over 100 aircraft, half of which are available for charter from key Middle Eastern, European, African and Australasian bases. ExecuJet's modern fleet is strategically operated under the umbrella of six regional civil aviation issued air operating certificates.
About Grob Aerospace - 35 years of aviation history
Since 35 years Grob Aerospace is one of the world's largest and most experienced composite aircraft manufacturers. It has delivered more than 3,500 aircraft that have flown over seven million hours on five continents. The company is headquartered in Switzerland but it maintains its own purpose built airfield in Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany that accommodates its manufacturing and assembly facilities. This summer 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. www.grob-aerospace.com
For further information contact:
Juliane von Heimendahl
ExecuJet Aviation Group
Tel: +41 44 876 56 89
Omar Zarkani
ZAS Z-Aviation Services
Tel: +202 22687914/15
Alison Chambers
Emerald Media
Tel: +44 1962 736600
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 (3,334 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, requiring a balanced field length of just 3,000 ft
(914 m) at maximum take off weight, it can operate out of fields traditionally the domain of a turboprop; even out of unimproved runways (gravel or grass).
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 ZAS Z-Aviation Services
ZAS Z-Aviation Services, established in Egypt in 1976, expanded in 1982 by forming the sister company ZAS Airline of Egypt. It became the only non-government and first private operator in the region with a fleet of more than 25 aircraft. The company also provides air charter services in Egypt, United Arab Emirates and Sudan with a range of business aircraft solutions and recently established ZAS Jet Club, a new dedicated executive VIP air charter service. ZAS Z-Aviation clientele includes Fortune 500 companies, royals and celebrities. www.zasair.com
ExecuJet Aviation Group - Regional Sales Distributor
Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, the ExecuJet Aviation Group has operations in four regions including Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australasia. Each ExecuJet office is locally focused on providing specialist tailored aviation solutions. ExecuJet is the distributor for Bombardier Business Aircraft and Grob Aerospace spⁿ business jet aircraft sales. Other services offered include, aircraft management, completions management, aircraft charter, aircraft maintenance and FBO facilities. ExecuJet currently manages a fleet of over 100 aircraft, half of which are available for charter from key Middle Eastern, European, African and Australasian bases. ExecuJet's modern fleet is strategically operated under the umbrella of six regional civil aviation issued air operating certificates.
About Grob Aerospace - 35 years of aviation history
Since 35 years Grob Aerospace is one of the world's largest and most experienced composite aircraft manufacturers. It has delivered more than 3,500 aircraft that have flown over seven million hours on five continents. The company is headquartered in Switzerland but it maintains its own purpose built airfield in Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany that accommodates its manufacturing and assembly facilities. This summer 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. www.grob-aerospace.com
For further information contact:
Juliane von Heimendahl
ExecuJet Aviation Group
Tel: +41 44 876 56 89
Omar Zarkani
ZAS Z-Aviation Services
Tel: +202 22687914/15
Alison Chambers
Emerald Media
Tel: +44 1962 736600
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