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Jet Aviation Business Jets

Embraer Phenom 300

Press Release

Issued by Jet Aviation Business Jets.

July 7, 2011

Jet Aviation adds Phenom 300 to European charter fleet

Jet Aviation today announced the addition of a factory-new Embraer Phenom 300 jet to its fleet of managed aircraft. This is the first Phenom 300 available for charter services in central Europe. The company is currently working in close cooperation with Swiss FOCA to obtain Swiss type certification.

With delivery expected in November of this year, the Phenom 300 aircraft will be managed by Jet Aviation and available for charter services as soon as certification for commercial transport is secured.

The popular, new twin-engine light jet comfortably accommodates six passengers for a range of up to 3,500 km. The aircraft, which will be based in Zurich, offers the largest baggage compartment in its class, leather seats and cabin entertainment amenities. It has an extended galley, a lavatory with a rigid sliding door and the cabin interior is finished in natural wood veneer.

"We are thrilled to offer the Phenom 300 to our charter customers," said Martin Bernegger, senior vice president and general manager of Jet Aviation's aircraft charter division in EMEA & Asia. "This light jet aircraft is ideally suited to our style-conscious customer base that enjoys premium comfort and the latest technology for shorter-range flights throughout Europe."

Jet Aviation's exclusive Private Fleet includes three Citation Bravos and a Citation Excel available for charter flight. All aircraft in the fleet are similarly outfitted and include the latest technological safety enhancements, navigation devices, communication tools, business amenities and entertainment systems. The Private Fleet charter aircraft are 100 percent controlled by Jet Aviation and are maintained by the company's highly skilled, factory-trained flight and maintenance crews. Cabin and flight crews are specifically trained to offer the utmost in service and discretion. Jet Aviation's European charter fleet consists of various types and sizes of aircraft, including the Phenom 300, Dassault Falcon 900 EX and Gulfstream G550 aircraft.