Farnborough Airshow 2004: Royal Jet Purchases Two Bombardier Challenger 300 Business Jets

FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom--July 22, 2004--

Abu Dhabi-based charter leader also places options for two additional aircraft

The Royal Jet Group of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today signed a purchase agreement at the Farnborough Airshow for two Bombardier Challenger(i) 300 super midsize business jet aircraft and placed options for two additional aircraft.

The aircraft will enter Middle East charter service with Royal Jet in the second quarter of 2005. They will join Royal Jet's luxury charter fleet at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

"Royal Jet is one of the fastest growing business jet charter operators in the Middle East. After only one year in operation, we currently operate a fleet of four large business jets," explains Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Chairman of Royal Jet.

"The superior operating economics of the Challenger 300, combined with its large cabin and proven range, made this a relatively straightforward selection," observed Tilmann Gabriel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Royal Jet. "This is the right aircraft for Royal Jet and it will form the basis of our Middle East charter fleet."

Today's announcement is the second Bombardier Challenger 300 sale within 24 hours. "This latest sale further underscores why the new Challenger 300 aircraft represents the ideal aircraft for charter operations worldwide," stated Peter Edwards, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft.

Fully certificated by Transport Canada, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Association (EASA), the Bombardier Challenger 300 delivers a top speed of Mach 0.82 (541 mph; 870 km/h) and a maximum non-stop range of 3,100 nautical miles (5,741 km) with eight passengers under controlled conditions and is approved to a maximum operating altitude of 45,000 feet (13,716 m). Its 28.6-foot-long cabin (8.72-m) provides a superior working environment with a well-appointed standard interior that features double-club seating, reclining seats, ergonomic tables and power outlets.

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