Originally used by NASA during the Space Shuttle programme, UVC technology developed by Biozone Scientific International is now making its way into business aviation as the industry looks to combat coronavirus.

The 7X offers the ability to fly non-stop for close to 13 hours, with a maximum range of 5,950 nm. This means destinations like Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Buenos Aires can be reached non-stop from Amsterdam.

Exxaero's new AOC will open doors for the company in the German market. Operations commence with a Premier 1 but plans for four more jets are taking shape.