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“By any standard, this is a historic order for Bombardier,” said Steve Ridolfi, president of Bombardier Business Aircraft. “It goes without saying that we are thrilled VistaJet has again chosen to grow their fleet with the industry-leading Global family.
The firm order comprises 25 Global 5000, 25 Global 6000 and six Global 8000 jets. Deliveries of these aircraft will begin in 2014. The agreement also includes options for 40 Global 5000, 40 Global 6000 and six Global 8000 jets.
“We welcome VistaJet’s ongoing commitment to global coverage within existing and developing new markets,” said Ridolfi. “Our Global aircraft are perfect for VistaJet’s business strategy to deliver the ultimate business jet family to all corners of the world.”
For VistaJet, the order signifies a key part of its expansion plans and ambitions to make business aviation more accessible to the emerging markets.
“This order is the most significant milestone for VistaJet and is a testimony to our successful strategy that focuses on global coverage,” said Thomas Flohr, founder and chairman of VistaJet. “Our customers need to fly point-to-point across the globe, and in many instances at short notice. Whether it’s a direct flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai, from London to Luanda or from Kinshasa to Ulan Bator, we are seamlessly connecting our customers to every corner of the world in unrivalled levels of style and safety.
“Such customer success allows us to place this historic order and will enable us to base even more brand new aircraft in these dynamic growth markets. I am excited to serve these markets with an unparalleled product both locally and globally,” said Flohr.
