Stuttgarter Flugdienst GmbH (SFD) has brought a Legacy 600 into service adding a Moscow dimension to its managed fleet. The company, established some 52 years ago, traditionally serves the needs of corporations in the Stuttgart area that are focused on developing and servicing business abroad. But the Legacy 600, which is the seventh aircraft in SFD's managed fleet, has an eastern European owner. "It is based in Moscow and has the configuration that can carry up to 13 passengers in style," says director of operations, Martin Venker. "The Russians like comfort and space and the Legacy 600 is just what they prefer to charter. There are two sections which means some passenger can relax while others do business and this is a much appreciated facility."

In addition to its managed fleet, which contains a Citation XLS, SFD also owns a Citation Excel and a Citation Ultra. The company, Venker says, has no immediate plans to add to its owned aircraft but is monitoring owner demand for management services. But SFD has ordered two Phenom 300s for delivery in 2013 building on its relationship with the manufacturer Embraer.

"The Legacy 600 is an exciting addition and its range means that charters from Stuttgart to Dubai are well within its capability," says Venker. "We would like to further expand our managed fleet."