Comlux Aviation has ordered two Global Express XRS. The deal was finalised at EBACE. Ettore Rodaro, coo and head of the vip charter division says: "The aircraft will increase Comlux Aviation's young and modern fleet to a total of nine Bombardier business jets."

The current fleet also includes two widebody Challenger 605, two Challenger 850 and a Global 5000. "The new XRS is the definitive business jet offering superior comfort, advanced technology and efficient layout of the new flight deck," says Rodaro. "There has also been particular attention to detail. These new aircraft are part of our strategic development plan to reinforce our position as a leading long haul charter services provider in Europe, central Asia and the Middle East and will complement our Airbus corporate jet fleet."

Comlux is establishing Comlux KZ, a new operation in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to complement existing offices in Zurich, Monaco, Moscow and Malta. It has also set up a new division, Comlux Creatives to offer aircraft design covering activities such as exterior and interior design and decoration, art concepts, completion management and supervision. It will be able to call on the newly-established Bahrain Comlux Creatives. Comlux Creatives, it says, will be led by Isabelle Bevilacqua.