Two Cessna Citation Bravo's have been ordered by Jet Aviation Europe. The first of the brand new aircraft is scheduled to start 'Private Fleet' charter service in October 2000; the second will arrive early 2001.The aircraft will be configured in Jet Aviation's fleet style and both will be outfitted with double club seating for up to eight passengers.

"Although the fuel-efficient Bravo is the perfect business tool for reaching hundreds of smaller airfields dotted across Europe, the aircraft has a maximum IFR range of 1,900nm, which enables passengers to fly non-stop from Zurich to destinations as far as Moscow, Helsinki, Lisbon or Cairo," said a spokesperson for the company. "All Private Fleet aircraft are available on an as-needed basis without any capital investment, on-going management contracts or minimum flight hour requirements."

Currently, each of the Private Fleet jets is said to be averaging 1,000 hours a year. The fleet is made up of 11 aircraft with another five on order, ranging from twin helicopters to Gulfstream business jets.