First CSeries for corporate role ordered for Abu Dhabi

The LOI was confirmed at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo this morning between John Kassis, Bombardier's regional vice president and Mahmood Ismael, FAS .

The two CS300 aircraft would be valued at approximately $156.5 million at list prices.

"The superb versatility of the CSeries aircraft will allow us to offer a unique aircraft configuration on our CS300 aircraft, specifically catering to business, corporate and elite travellers in the Middle East and connecting to North Africa, Europe and the Far East," said Capt. Mahmoud Ismael, Falcon’s chief operating officer.

This is the first of the CSeries aircraft to be configured for corporate service.

"We selected the CSeries aircraft because of its excellent range, exceptional economics and its outstanding cabin. All these factors, along with the strength of the Bombardier brand, position the CS300 aircraft exceedingly well for our business development plans versus its competition," Ismael said.

Falcon Aviation Services is based at Al Bateen Executive Airport and operates a fleet of corporate jets conducting VIP charter flights, as well as a fleet of helicopters serving the offshore oil and gas industry. The company also conducts search and rescue; aircraft management, maintenance, repair and overhaul; as well as consulting operations.

Falcon becomes the fourth operator in the MENA region to sign up for the Canadian-built jet.

"The CSeries aircraft program continues to make great strides,” said Mike Arcamone, president, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. "Included in our CSeries aircraft family are major network carriers, national carriers, premium airlines serving city centre airports, a low-cost airline, leasing companies, a full service provider to airline partners, and now a corporate service provider," Arcamone said.

PICTURED:  John Kassis, Bombardier's regional vice president and Mahmood Ismael, FAS