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Asia Jet Introduces the First Cessna Citation XLS+ Business Jet in Hong Kong

Asia Jet
2011-07-06 21:24 4196

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HONG KONG, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ --Asia Jet, one of the largest charter fleet service providers in Asia, launches today the latest member to its fleet, the first Cessna Citation XLS+ in Hong Kong & mainland China. Unveiled by celebrity Jennifer Tse, Mike Walsh, CEO of Asia Jet and Trevor Esling, Vice President, International Sales Cessna (a Textron Company), the Citation XLS+ will be available for charter for Asia Jet’s clients in the region starting from July 2011.


Asia Jet XLS Launch. Photo of (Left) Mike Walsh, Jennifer Tse, Robert Jean Noel, Trevor Esling and Kevin Wu

The Citation XLS+ is the latest version of the world’s best-selling business jet model and offers Asia Jet customers a new affordable choice for shorter regional trips. The XLS+ is a great time saver in the air that opens up options to choose airports that may be closer to the customer’s destination thereby reducing overall travel time. Its impressive climb rate is also a welcome asset when operating from airports with shorter runways or those in regions with mountainous terrain.  The XLS+ is the latest version of the Citation Excel & XLS already in service in China.  The XLS+ is extremely maintenance friendly as every system is designed with simplicity and easy access in mind.

Tailored to meet the needs of the business elite and jetsetters, Asia Jet’s XLS+ offers the largest cabin in its class for 6 passengers. With a cabin head height of 173 centimeters, standing up and walking around the comfortable cabin is a simple affair. Fitted with a deluxe refreshment center with six fully-reclining, extra-wide seats, and individual TV monitors, this ultra modern state of the art cabin designed specifically for the Asian market exuberates comfort, luxury and efficiency. An aft bathroom with sliding privacy doors completes this elegant interior.

Entertainment service is further enhanced for on-demand charter passengers, thanks to Ultrasone Edition 8 Palladium headphones equipped in the XLS+ cabin, each handmade in Germany and holding its own serial number.

The Citation XLS+ has become the favorite jet of private owners, business travelers and fleet operators in other parts of the world and with its introduction to the growing market of China, supporting shorter trips to and from the most important business hubs in Asia – i.e. Hong Kong to Shanghai, Guangzhou to Beijing, Ho Chi Minh to Macau etc, the XLS+ is the choice for getting work done in the most time efficient manner across China and South East Asia. Asia Jet, with its expertise, assists elite travelers through its full range of consultancy services on technical and financial aspects in purchasing this desired jet, as well as managing the operation and maintenance of the aircraft for its owners.

About Cessna

More than eight decades ago, a small aircraft company started in Wichita, Kansas, to do what others said could not be done – to build a monoplane that used a wing without supporting struts or braces. When the Cessna All Purpose took off August 13, 1927, the aviation world was forever changed. In fact, Clyde Cessna’s cantilever design has been the standard ever since. Truth be told, the history of Cessna is a long line of firsts and it is thrilling that Asia Jet is the first to operate the Citation XLS+ in Hong Kong and North Asia.

Cessna is the world’s leading general aviation company. Since its inception in 1927, Cessna has designed, produced and delivered more than 192,500 airplanes around the globe. This includes more than 6,100 Citation business jets, making it the largest fleet of business jets in the world. Today, Cessna has two principal lines of business: aircraft sales and aftermarket services. Aircraft sales include Citation business jets, Caravan single-engine utility turboprops, single-engine piston aircraft and lift solutions by CitationAir. Aftermarket services include parts, maintenance, inspection and repair services. In 2010, Cessna delivered 535 aircraft, including 179 Citation business jets, and reported revenues of $2.6 billion. More information about Cessna Aircraft Company is available at www.cessna.com.

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. More information is available at textron.com.

About Asia Jet

Asia Jet, a private charter company, has one of the largest charter fleets in the region, accessed through our award winning Asia Jet Card Membership and ownership programs. With headquarters based in Hong Kong and branch offices in Shanghai, Beijing, and Tokyo Asia Jettakes care of every aspect for our clients, from sourcing the right aircraft to negotiating the best price, timely deliveries into Asia and managing them, to offering fleet access by hourly purchase with our dedicated Jet Card Membership in the interim or simple entering our jet into our fleet through our tax efficient lease offering. We guide you through the maze of hurdles at each step of the way. Flying with Asia Jet you experience a tailor-made service,uniquely designed to the specific client requirements. Asia Jet’s private jet fleet offers more choice of make and model than any competitor, and provides the highest levels of reliability, safety, and efficiency. With a portfolio of other complimentary services that cover every facet of luxury and lifestyle, the Asia Jet portfolio of products assures an extraordinary experience in the sky all under one roof.

www.AsiaJet.com

Source: Asia Jet
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