Saraya Private Aviation, a subsidiary of Saraya Holdings Ltd, and Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. announced today at the Paris Air Show the agreement to provide "Saraya Private Aviation" with six P.180 Avanti II aircrafts to be delivered in 2008/2009. Saraya Private Aviation will commence Private Jet Charter Operation across the MENA region (Middle East and Northern Africa) in 2008.
Marwan Atalla, Acting CEO of Saraya Private Aviation, said: "We are pleased to announce that Saraya Aviation has selected Piaggio Aero to provide us with P. 180 Avanti II, our choice was predominantly based on the requirements of our shareholders and customers. We did a careful analysis of current and future needs, and decided that the P.180 Avanti II is well suited for the purpose, as we are positive that it will comply with our high standards and expectations".
“We are delighted that Saraya Private Aviation has chosen six P.180 Avanti II for its incoming activity as a charter and aero taxi operator. The MENA region is a major developing hub for executive aircraft services, we are glad to offer the most comfortable, efficient and fast aircraft for corporate flights to Saraya travellers” declared José Di Mase, Piaggio Aero CEO. “We have had extraordinary success in both the European and North American business aviation markets. Now we starting to explore new markets, and the Middle East offers a very high potential for return on investment”.
Furthermore, Saraya Private Aviation announced at Paris Air Show its partners in this latest venture; Saudi Oger, the Arab Bank Ltd., MEDGULF (the Mediterranean and Gulf Insurance and Reinsurance Company), Dubai International Capital (DIC), MUBADALA and Near East Group.
Saraya Private Aviation is an Aircraft Charter Operator, designed at servicing its ever growing stakeholders, creating an exclusive option of executive flights; proving yet again their leadership in their fields of expertise by introducing a new, unique, and luxurious executive aircraft service for their customers, special travellers and businessmen. This comes as a result of meeting the increasing needs and demands of today's world and leading the industry with added value services, eminent ideas and competitive edge services.
The P180 Avanti II aircrafts were selected by Saraya Private Aviation due to their unmatched operational flexibility, cost efficiency and performance The Piaggio Aero executive aircraft offers the speed of a light jet aircraft, the comfort of a large, quiet, midsize and real stand up cabin, and fuel efficiencies that are nearly 40% higher than most business jets. The P180 Avanti II features the fully digital, automatic flight control and displays of the latest generation “Pro Line 21” avionics system, the most advanced on the market today. The maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 12,100 lbs gives the P180 Avanti II greater payload range and the introduction of the updated engines (P&WC PT6A-66B) providing higher performance, faster cruise speeds and more efficient operation making the Avanti II the most up-to-date and fastest turboprop in production competing successfully in the light jet segment.
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