VistaJet confirm $277 million order for six Bombardier aircraft

Posted on 21 July 2010 in Business Aviation

VistaJet is to substantially increase the size of its fleet with a firm order for an additional six new Bombardier aircraft with a list value of US$277 million.

The order is comprised of four Global Express XRS aircraft and two large-cabin Challenger 605 aircraft for delivery across 2011 and 2012.

The order, which places a greater emphasis on large, longer-range aircraft, will significantly increase VistaJet’s long-haul capability at a time when the company is successfully winning new customers, both PROGRAM and On-Demand, in markets such as the Middle East, West Africa and Russia / CIS who typically fly sectors of over six to- eight hours.

Additionally, the order will also facilitate VistaJet’s strict policy of maintaining a young fleet age profile, with an average age of less than two years and with no one individual aircraft being more than three years old.

Once all aircraft are delivered, the new order will see an increase in the fleet size to in excess of thirty aircraft.

Thomas Flohr, founder and chairman of VistaJet, said: “Having demonstrated its resilience during the recent global economic downturn by increasing revenues, VistaJet is now enjoying increasing demand across all its service areas and these larger, long-range new aircraft will play a key role in our ongoing success. For our customers, the Bombardier fleet provides the ‘aircraft of choice’ whether flying medium or long haul and in a level of comfort that they demand from us.”

Steve Ridolfi, president, Bombardier Business Aircraft, said: “This significant order is great news for both our companies.  In particular, it is further evidence of VistaJet’s confidence in Bombardier aircraft, offering the advantages of fleet commonality and Bombardier Aerospace’s strong commitment to customer support.

“We are confident the new aircraft will provide VistaJet with the ability to continue to offer the exceptional quality and customer service it is known for as it continues its expansion.”

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