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ChallengeLine will fly Krull’s King Air acquisition
With a maximum range of around 1,200nm, a cruising speed of approximately 280kts and a cruising altitude of up to 35,000ft, the B200 provides jet-like performance at significantly lower operating costs.
Krull-Gruppe owner Siegmar Krull, buyer of the King Air, was impressed with Atlas’ detailed knowledge.
Read this story in our November/December 2025 printed issue.

Siegmar Krull from Germany has acquired a 2007 Beechcraft King Air B200, which will be operated by ChallengeLine LS in Bocholt. Valuable synergies will be created, particularly with regard to pilot training, safety and operational efficiency, by using the full flight simulator for the Beechcraft King Air B200 available at ChallengeLine’s sister company Blissair.

“We are delighted to have once again demonstrated our expertise in aircraft brokerage. Our customer is acquiring an extremely versatile aircraft that perfectly suits his business requirements,” says Hans Doll, sales director at Atlas Air Service AG, the company that brokered the sale.

“The successful completion of this project underscores the value placed on our expertise in the pre-owned aircraft market. This transaction is our 12th successful deal this year, demonstrating that Atlas Air Service is a highly sought-after partner for all aspects of aircraft trading,” adds Jannes Manssen, aircraft sales and business development at Atlas Air Service AG.

“The personal and technically outstanding advice provided by the Atlas team contributed significantly to my decision to purchase. I was particularly impressed by their detailed knowledge of operating costs and the market situation. This shows how valuable it is to engage an experienced partner such as Atlas Air Service,” states Krull-Gruppe owner Siegmar Krull, buyer of the King Air, summarising his impressions.

Atlas Air Service has been offering comprehensive services for business aircraft for over 50 years, from maintenance, repair and charter to aircraft brokerage. The successful completion of this project underscores the expertise and trust that customers place in Atlas Air Service.

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