FAI adds Global Express to aircraft management fleet

Wednesday 16th December 2020

German Mission Critical operator FAI rent-a-jet GmbH has added a Bombardier Global Express (MSN 9092) to its aircraft management fleet on behalf of a corporate client. This marks FAI’s seventh Global Express and  brings its total fleet to 29, including 13 managed aircraft.  It is anticipated that the Isle of Man registered aircraft (M-LWSA) will go onto FAI´s AOC at the beginning of 2021 and be available for turnkey charter operations thereafter. In the meantime, it will be NCC-operated by FAI on behalf of the owner.

The Global Express provides comfort for up to 12 passengers and features a well-appointed, tan leather interior complemented by tasteful Makasar-veneer woodwork in a four-seat double club configuration and a three-seat divan. In addition, onboard ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi internet/VoIP is provided by Honeywell´s KA Band accompanied by ultra-modern Collins Venue Cabin Management System including Alto Speakers, Emteq Light Show and Full HD Monitors.

Siegfried Axtmann, FAI Aviation Group Chairman, comments: “We are very pleased to welcome our seventh Global Express which remains one of our most popular aircraft types for long-range missions. Through our management contracts we provide value for aircraft owners who can rely on us to manage all of their aircraft requirements to a high standard and offer charter clients a diverse fleet from which to choose.”

FAI adds Bombardier Global Express (MSN 9092) to its aircraft management fleet

About FAI Aviation Group

FAI Aviation Group operates Germany´s largest Bombardier business jet fleet which brings significant operational and cost benefits. In addition to the seven Global Express jets, FAI´s group fleet includes, one Challenger 850, six Challenger 604s, 12 Learjet 60s, together with two Premier 1A light jets and one King Air turboprop.

FAI runs a 14,000 m² carbon-neutral fixed-base operation at its Nuremberg, Germany headquarters, employing a staff of 250 people, including 60 mechanics and engineers at its in-house MRO FAI Technik GmbH. FAI´s Group revenues in 2019 were close to € 100 m with a fleet utilization of more than 14.000 hours of airtime.

FAI was proud to receive the Diamond Safety of Flight Award from the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) in May 2018, marking the highest safety recognition awarded by EBAA to member companies operating business aircraft for 50 years or 100.000 hours without accident.

During the Dubai Airshow in November 2019, FAI was honoured with an Aviation Annual Achievement Award, in recognition of its 30 years of air ambulance and special mission flying and a 10-year anniversary award from MEBAA, reflecting the fact that 20 % of FAI’s flying activity is now in the Middle East.

In October 2020, FAI´s Air Ambulance Division was awarded Winner of 2020 ITIJ industry award – Air Ambulance Company of the Year.

FAI is an official supplier of McLaren F1 Racing.