Belgium-based Flying Partners is set to expand its corporate fleet in 2002 with the addition of two Citation Bravos and one Citation Encore. Regarding the anticipated arrivals, a company spokesman told EBAN, “We chose the aircraft because of their low operating costs and conformity with the new European requirements for operations. We are familiar with Citation aircraft as our fleet already includes four earlier models. We are confident in the Citation family and the Bravo is an ideal successor to the Citation SII.”

The aircraft will operate under a fractional ownership programme, engaging in a variety of operations in Europe. The Encore is due for delivery in January 2002 and the two Bravos are set to follow in May of the same year.