Fly Comlux purchases Bombardier Global Express Jet
From left to right: Bob Horner, Vice President Sales-Bombardier Business Aircraft, Ettore odaro, President Comlux America, Steve Ridolfi, President Bombardier Business Aircraft and Stephen Laven, CEO Fly Comlux
Fly Comlux, the VIP Charter division of Comlux The Aviation Group, today signed, through one of its wholly owned subsidiaries, a firm order for an ultra long-range Global Express XRS jet featuring the new Global Vision flight deck. The successful charter operator’s growing fleet of large cabin Bombardier business aircraft currently includes 11 Challenger and Global jets.
“Among all our jets, the Global Express XRS aircraft is the leader in terms of customer satisfaction, so expanding our Global aircraft fleet is a natural choice,” said Stephen Laven, Chief Executive Officer, Fly Comlux.“From the Challenger 605 jet to the Global Express XRS jet, these aircraft provide a luxurious yet highly productive environment for doing business in transit between meetings, or relaxing and enjoying the ride.”
Comlux’s fleet features Challenger 605, Challenger 850, Global 5000 and Global Express XRS jets – now available for private, business and group charter. In addition, a previously ordered Challenger 605 aircraft and a previously ordered Global Express XRS jet are scheduled to join the fleet in the coming months.
Comlux’s expanding Bombardier jet fleet complements its existing Airbus corporate jet fleet and contributes to the company’s strategic development plan to become the leading long-haul charter services provider in Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East.
“Over the years, Bombardier and Comlux have built a strong relationship which we highly value. The sale of another Global Express XRS jet highlights the strength of their business model and the increasing role of large cabin Bombardier aircraft in successful charter operations,” said Bob Horner, Senior Vice-President, Sales, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “Even in a challenging economy, Comlux shares Bombardier’s philosophy of continued investment in its customers, product offerings and services. This sale further emphasizes that commitment, and also reflects the enduring value offering of the highly respected Global business jet family.”
Comlux Aviation Services of Indianapolis named Bombardier ASF Comlux Aviation Services of Indianapolis, Indiana was recently appointed as an authorized service facility (ASF) for Bombardier Business Aircraft.
A designated Aircraft-On-Ground (AOG) Line Maintenance Facility (LMF) for Bombardier business aircraft since May 2009, Comlux is now an ASF for Bombardier Learjet 40, Learjet 45, Learjet 60, Challenger 604, Challenger 605 and Challenger 850 jets. The facility will retain its status as an AOG LMF for Challenger 300 and Global aircraft.
The Global Express XRS business jet’s superior performance and cabin volume make it a leader in the ultra long-range jet category. Offering the ultimate in cabin comfort, this impressive jet can link London-Mumbai or New York-Moscow non-stop with eight passengers and three-to-four crew*.
The Global Express XRS jet is now available with the Global Vision flight deck, which features a state-of-the-art avionics suite paired with superior design aesthetics that creates the ultimate flight control environment and provides Global aircraft pilots with an unprecedented level of situational awareness and comfort.
Comlux The Aviation Group is one of the leaders in VIP charter services operating worldwide with the highest standards of safety and quality.
Beyond charter operations, Comlux offers a comprehensive set of services to VIP customers who wish to have their own aircraft, managed personally and professionally. This includes aircraft management, sales and acquisitions, cabin design and completion as well as maintenance and engineering services.
Note to editors *Under certain operating conditions. Bombardier, Challenger, Challenger 300, Challenger 604, Challenger 605, Challenger 850, Global, Global 5000, Global Express XRS, Global Vision, Learjet 40, Learjet 45, and Learjet 60 are either registered or unregistered trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
