“My business has grown to where it did not make sense to continue flying charter.” So says Mohamed Al Harasani, who recently placed an order for a Learjet 40.

Harasani aims to use the aircraft as a business tool for his Jeddah-based architectural firm, flying throughout Saudi Arabia and surrounding countries.

“I need my own business jet and, after a thorough examination, it became clear that the Learjet 40 delivers the ideal combination of performance range and cabin [space],” he commented.

Bombardier will deliver the aircraft in summer 2006.