Flying Group subsidiary Flying Partners is about to take delivery of two Citation Bravos and a CitationJet. The company specialises in fractional ownership programmes as well as managing aircraft for owners, with 20 co-owners currently sharing four aircraft.

Speaking of the Bravo, marketing manager Ben Paindavin said: “Our experience showed us that a long range business jet with the capacity for eight passengers, is ideal for European operations.” The company is currently attempting to convert its Citation SII owners to Bravos, which it regards as an upgraded version.

“The company generally tends to deal in Citations because we have Citation maintenance facilities, and obviously it’s more cost effective to remain with one brand.

Although in the past we have purchased second hand aircraft, any additions will now be brand new,” said Paindavin.

The majority of fractional ownership customers are companies, although Flying Group does have a few individuals involved in its programmes. The company feels that the Bravo is particularly suited to fractional ownership due to a combination of economic, power and size factors.

“The new Bravos are particularly luxurious and comfortable to fly,” added Paindavin. Flights are often made to eastern European countries by Benelux fractional owners, and trips to North Africa and Russia are also common according to Flying Partners.