Jet-Link Ltd, which operates a Learjet 45 and a new Falcon 7X, plans to add to its fleet in 2010. Roland Kalmus, director ground operations and sales, says: "We have some new aircraft in our sights but will not be making any announcement until we know when they will come into service."

Founded in 1997 by Hanspeter Candrian, Switzerland's Jet-Link Ltd is certified to operate to airports requiring steep approaches, such as London City, and some Swiss airports requiring special certification.

In 1990, Candrian, a Swissair captain, founded Heli-Link Helicopter Ltd to offer services in Switzerland and neighbouring countries. He says: "Heli-Link established itself as the official helicopter carrier of the World Economic Forum in Davos and built a good reputation over many years of operation. The helicopter services were very much appreciated and generated enquiries for jet services so Jet-Link was launched in response to market-led demand."

Candrian says: "Our Falcon 7X has the one and only BMW designed interior. It replaced the Falcon 900DX which we operated previously. We had an excellent experience with the 900DX.

"The 7X offers extraordinary quality, it is very reliable and the customer support by the manufac-turer is outstanding. Three engines gives us the possibility to fly the shortest routes between any points without worrying about terrain or extended overwater flights. With its range we can offer direct flights from Switzerland to Tokyo, Singapore or the American west coast."

Candrian says the quietness of the cabin helps achieve maximum passenger comfort and the "very efficient engines" enable extremely low fuel consumption.