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Production of JetBird Aircraft on Schedule

Wednesday 27/09/2017 - Source: Yahoo


JetBird AG ('JetBird' or the 'Company'), the first Pan-European, low cost executive jet taxi operator, today welcomed the completion and first flight of the second Phenom 100 Very Light Jet (VLJ), at Embraer's production plant in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil.

This on-schedule test flight follows the maiden flight of the very first Phenom 100 which took place on July 26 and represents another significant milestone in the life of the aircraft.

JetBird CEO, Mr Stefan Vilner, commented, "As expected, Embraer's Phenom manufacturing programme remains on schedule, which, in an industry dogged by delays is a significant achievement."

He added "The Phenom programme's progress is further validation of JetBird's choice of the best-in-class aircraft from a manufacturer with commercial expertise and a proven track record of delivering aircraft on time and to a commercial operable standard."

He concluded "JetBird continues working on achieving its air operator certificate (AOC), establishing a European maintenance network in conjunction with Embraer and engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney and putting in place a pilot training programme with partner CAE."

"As with the Embraer's progress on the Phenom 100 aircraft, JetBird is meeting each of it milestones and we are very much on track to launch our service on schedule."

About JetBird

Commencing operations in April, 2009, JetBird will become Europe's first true low cost private jet airline, offering a private jet experience at up to 50% less than current branded operators. With aircraft based at a number of demand centres around Europe, JetBird will offer on-demand private jet charter at a price that offers true value for money, thus making private jet travel affordable for middle and senior level executives and the mass affluent.

About Claret Capital

Claret Capital, founded by Domhnal Slattery in 2015, is a private investment firm based in Dublin, Ireland. Claret Capital manages the assets of a small number of ultra high net worth individuals and families and has a global investment mandate. The firm has completed investments in the Private Equity, Real Estate, Media and Technology sectors. Claret Capital has also founded a number of new ventures including Blue Ocean Wireless, a company focused on expanding communication capability in the merchant maritime sector. Blue Ocean Wireless provides, for the first time, GSM connectivity for seafarers in deep ocean water, where no other network exists.


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