AERO Friedrichshafen

FAI showcases latest Learjet 60XR at AERO

FAI Aviation Group, one of the world’s leading providers of mission-critical aviation services, returned to AERO Friedrichshafen this week where it showcased its latest Learjet 60XR.

This latest addition marks the completion of its Learjet 60 to 60XR renewal programme, having now replaced its four Legacy Learjet 60s with the XR model. Combining impressive range, speed, comfort and efficiency, the XR is proving a popular choice with charter customers.

FAI's Learjet 60XR.

Concurrently, FAI has been talking up its latest acquisition, a Bombardier Global 6000 which joined the fleet in February and strengthens its ultra long range capabilities.

The introduction of the Global 6000 is part of the company’s ultra long range fleet renewal programme which includes replacing its legacy Global Express with Global 6000’s. It marks FAI‘s sixth Global Express and brings its total business jet fleet to 17. FAI continues to eye Bombardier Challenger 605 and Global 6000 aircraft to replace its existing five legacy Bombardier Challenger 604 and five Global Express BD 700 aircraft, respectively.

Featuring a large galley and spacious, three zone cabin, the Global 6000 can accommodate up to 14 passengers. With a non-stop range of 6,000 nautical miles, the Global 6000 is ideally suited for intercontinental travel. The aircraft is available for immediate corporate charter.

In other news, since February 28th, The Air Ambulance Division of FAI Aviation Group, FAI Medical Services GmbH (dba FAI Air Ambulance), has completed a number of medevac missions from the Middle East including flights to the UK, the USA and from Saudi Arabia to Europe. FAI Aviation Services DMCC also continues with its Dubai-based medical escort services from/to the UAE with its UAE based medical crew.

As one of the world’s largest air ambulance jet operators, FAI’s air ambulance operations comprise a diverse and state-of-the-art, nine-strong Bombardier aircraft fleet all equipped with advanced medical technology to handle a wide range of medevac missions. FAI Air ambulance is supported by more than 70 part-time physicians, nurses and paramedics.