GainJet Aviation adds two Challenger 604s to charter fleet
Greek-based VIP charter operator GainJet Aviation has added two Bombardier Challenger 604 executive jets to its charter fleet.
Greek-based VIP charter operator GainJet Aviation has added two Bombardier Challenger 604 executive jets to its charter fleet.
Both Challenger 604 aircraft have just been refurbished, the aircraft can comfortably accommodate 10 passengers and are both capable of 8.5 hours (4,000 nm) flight range.
GainJet’s president Captain Ramsey Shaban explains “The CL-604s are ideal aircraft for the operation we have in mind. They offer a 4000NM range and spacious cabins, which many of our customers certainly prefer when compared to other mid-size jets.”
Shaban continued “Each plane will be fitted with complete Medevac kits, enabling them to operate in a duel role of passenger and medevac lift. Noteworthy is that the main reason for choosing the 604 is its proven record in medevac work and its ability to operate with two stretchers, from the UAE to London direct. Their long range capabilities, will also allow us to accommodate charter requests, without fuel stops, between the Middle-East, Europe and Africa.”
One of the Challenge 604s will be based in Athens and the other will be based in Kuwait.
Shaban explains: “We feel the 604s will be popular aircraft in all three of our markets, so we’ve chosen Athens as a central home base location for one of the aircraft. This gives us good access to most major cities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. It also supports the other 604, which will be based in Kuwait to provide greater flexibility in that region.”
In 2012, GainJet acquired a Gulfstream G550 and a second VIP Boeing 737-300, while also upgrading its flagship aircraft, the VIP Boeing 757, to add on a stateroom & en-suite and WIFI broadband network.
The company also acquired a Boeing 737-400 in November 2012, which is currently being completely refurbished into VIP standards and is expected to be in service by June 2013.
