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Al Jaber aviation orders more aircraft
Al Jaber Group's new aviation division, Al Jaber Aviation (AJA), has placed a new firm order for two Airbus Corporate Jetliners (ACJs) and revealed a previously undisclosed order for two A318 Elites, adding to a previous deal for two A318 Elites.
- Staff Report
- Published: 23:40 November 18, 2008
Dubai: Al Jaber Group's new aviation division, Al Jaber Aviation (AJA), has placed a new firm order for two Airbus Corporate Jetliners (ACJs) and revealed a previously undisclosed order for two A318 Elites, adding to a previous deal for two A318 Elites.
The order makes AJA the largest single customer for the Airbus ACJ family in the Middle East, with total orders for six aircraft.
"Our Airbus ACJ family of aircraft will offer private travel in unprecedented comfort and style, providing families and companies with a new way to fly," said Al Jaber Group Chief Executive Officer Mohammad Al Jaber.
'Unmatched freedom'
"In addition to the huge improvement in space and comfort, high-end travellers in the Airbus ACJ family will also benefit from separate cabin-zones and unmatched freedom of movement in flight," he added.
"The Al Jaber group has a proven track record of success in construction, logistics, manufacturing and shipping, and is well placed to extend this into business aviation by combining its entrepreneurial skills with the modern Airbus corporate jet family," said Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers, John Leahy.
"Al Jaber Aviation is also the first Middle East-based company to offer Airbus corporate jet travel to the VVIP market," he added.
Airbus' A318 Elite is the newest and most affordable Airbus corporate jet, and features a stylish and practical cabin created by Lufthansa Technik.
It has seating for up to 18 passengers.
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