EBACE, Geneva, Rizon Jet, has announced a contract for the operation and management of a Bombardier Challenger 605 executive jet for an undisclosed customer. The delivery is scheduled for April 2012 and the aircraft, available on the VIP charter market, is the fifth VIP aircraft managed and operated by Rizon Jet. 

The fleet based at Doha International Airport now includes, one Hawker 900XP, three Bombardier Challenger 605 and one privately operated Global Express.

Captain Hassan Al-Mousawi, Chief Executive Officer of Rizon Jet; “This new management contract affirms the market’s confidence in Rizon Jet’s ability to operate and charter the Bombardier family.

“Together with our 2 Challenger 605s and the Hawker 900XP already based in Doha, this additional aircraft offers a highly comfortable and luxurious flying experience for our VIP clientele in the Middle East region and beyond”.

“We are very excited about this new partnership. The demand of corporate aircraft in the Middle East has been growing very rapidly in the past few years and it is anticipated that demand will increase over the coming years.” 

The  Bombardier Challenger 605, aircraft cabin is certified for 9 passengers, offering a club 4 seating configuration in the forward cabin, with a divan plus club 2 arrangement in the aft divan, facing a 4-seat dining table in the aft compartment. The Challenger 605 can fly up to 4,000 nm nonstop from Doha to major business destinations, including London (UK), Singapore, and Johannesburg (South Africa).

Simon D’Oyly, Rizon Jet's director of sales and aircraft management, added, "Rizon Jet proudly continues to expand the fleet it has under management and operation.

"Bombardier’s Challenger 605 continues to receive strong market acceptance, and it is a gratifying achievement for Rizon Jet to see another 650 being delivered to the Middle Eastern market, joining Rizon Jet’s managed fleet."

Under the terms of the management agreement, Rizon Jet is responsible for all flight operations, maintenance and charter, operating to the highest standards of excellence for the benefit of its growing customer base.