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Air Charter Scotland adds Liverpool base for Praetor 600
Since coming online in October and December, the two Praetor 600s have flown charter to the Caribbean and the Middle East. G-GDAB is based out of Liverpool and London Luton airports, G-MCEN out of Luton.
The Praetor offers a generous cabin for nine passengers and is ideal for shorter runway airports such as Cannes Mandelieu.
Read this story in our February 2023 printed issue.

UK-based operator Air Charter Scotland (ACS) has ushered in the New Year with additional charter capacity in the shape of two brand new, super mid-size Embraer Praetor 600 business jets. G-MCEN is positioned out of London Luton airport at Signature Flight Support's FBO, while G-GDAB's main base is at Liverpool John Lennon airport.

Embraer's Praetor family has been hailed as a game changer in its size category. With a range of 4,000nm (7,408km), the Praetor 600 is capable of operating direct flights from London to New York in 7.5 hours and London to Dubai in 6.5 hours. Since coming online in October and December 2022 respectively, Air Charter Scotland's aircraft have undertaken charter flights to the Caribbean and the Middle East.

“We are delighted to have introduced these technologically-advanced aircraft into service and on the G-register,” says COO Derek Thomson. "The Praetor offers a generous, exceptional cabin for nine passengers. It is ideal for shorter runway airports too, including Cannes Mandelieu, enabling great flexibility for our clients."

He continues: “Private air charter has been embraced by many new customers these past 24 months." Leisure travel has been the prime reason, but since the autumn, business executives and corporates are coming back too. “Whether it's peace of mind for health, wishing to avoid queues and delays at hub airports, not having to stay overnight for a business trip or the fact that a once regular air service is no longer, the level of charter interest we are experiencing remains strong.”

The two new Praetor 600s feature an air quality management system that delivers 100 per cent fresh air throughout the cabin, further bolstered by HEPA filters that filter out bacteria and viruses. Both aircraft are fitted with MedAire's Universal Precaution Kit, offering further protection for passengers and crew.

High-speed broadband inflight connectivity features courtesy of Satcom Direct, enabling ACS charter clients to benefit from tailored service packages and global 24/7/365 customer support. Supporting the arrangement, Inmarsat's Jet Connex Ka-band services enhance passenger productivity or relaxation through high-speed cabin wi-fi capabilities that can be accessed through personal devices.

The introduction of the latest aircraft builds on a solid 14 year relationship flying Embraer executive jets that started with Legacy 600 G-WCCI, one of the first Legacy aircraft into the UK.

With recently added CAMO accreditation in the UK and Europe with sister company Air Charter Scotland Europe, ACS was able to facilitate the formal handover of both aircraft in Melbourne, Florida. Having an experienced in-house CAMO team is beneficial for aircraft owners whose aircraft ACS manages, being fully conversant with the flux in regulations supporting aircraft in the UK and European markets.

Air Charter Scotland Europe was one of the first UK air charter companies to be established in Malta in early 2021, enabling its France and Malta-based business jets to operate within the EU without having to request a permit.

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