Vienna-based Amira Air is expecting further additions to its extensive charter fleet, and has been promoting its services to US brokers by making a first appearance at the NBAA convention, hosted on the Avinode booth.

The first new arrival will be a Citation Excel expected in the next few weeks, while an additional Challenger 300 and 605 are to be added to the fleet during the first quarter of 2013.

The company says it has noticed a growing demand from US clients wishing to charter aircraft to travel to and throughout Europe, and this was especially noticeable throughout this summer. By exhibiting at NBAA Amira Air is anticipating that this business will increase further, especially as it allowed the company to engage in discussions with clients and brokers, and demonstrate its fleet of aircraft.

For non-stop transatlantic services the company can offer two Global Express charter aircraft, one of them is a brand new Global 5000 Vision owned by Niki Lauda, the Formula 1 racing champion. In addition the company offers a Hawker 400XP as well as a CJ2+ for charter flights.

Amira Air decided to strengthen its presence in the US to grow and intensify existing business relations and has set itself the task of becoming the "operator of choice in Europe" for stateside brokers and charter clients.

One factor that has helped Amira Air build business relationships with American and Canadian clients is the fleet of Challenger 300 aircraft the company operates.

The aircraft, it says, are particularly suited to flights into Europe. Having a fleet of six Challenger 300 aircraft available for charter flights means that Amira Air is the largest charter operator of the type in Europe.