MHS Aviation has added a Challenger 604 to its managed charter fleet, so extending the company's capabilities to longer-range operations.

"By expanding our fleet to the large cabin sector we are able to offer long range and transatlantic flights," says md Steffen Fries. "We have had increased demand for long range flights over the last months so this aircraft works very well for us. We are very proud that MHS has been chosen as the operator because of our experience in operating Bombardier aircraft; the personalised, outstanding service we provide; and our excellent standing in the aircraft charter market."

The latest addition brings the fleet to 13 aircraft in total. It is managed on behalf of a Swiss company that was seeking an experienced Bombardier operator in Germany. "MHS Aviation proved to be the perfect solution," says Fries. "The combination of experience of operating a series of Learjets and the seamless way that the 604 fits into the fleet profile enables the company to offer an extensive number of passenger and range capacities."

Earlier this year MHS added three Dornier 328 aircraft, which now operate for British Airways as well as for ad-hoc charter, to its two ambulance equipped Learjets (a 31 and a 55), two Learjet 45XR and a Learjet 60. The company also operates a number of helicopters, comprising two twin-engine IFR-approved Agusta 109s with vip cabins, a Eurocopter AS350 BE and one Bell LongRanger.

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