Blue Line, the Paris-based vip charter operator, reports strong interest from its high net worth clients after unveiling its new-to-service MD83 executive class airliner. Marketing director Pierre-Emmanuel Allard says: "Our loyal clients, who include rock stars and top sports teams, have been very impressed by the extreme flexibility of this unique executive airliner."

He says the configuration enables a high level of privacy, discretion and comfort. "The forward part of the cabin is fitted with six rotatable, sliding and fully reclinable principal seats along with stateroom high-low tables convertible to flat beds. The middle section is outfitted with double club seating for eight guests with tables in a complete private section with multiple large wardrobes."

Allard adds: "In summary the total capacity of this airliner is six executive chairs and 48 business first seats giving a total capacity of 54 passengers for a flight range up to seven hours."

Founded in 2002 by Captain Xavier Remondeau, Blue Line's clients include oil companies, car and aircraft manufacturers, investment groups and cruise ship companies.