Switzerland's VistaJet, which has appointed entrepreneur Robert Hersov as chairman of its advisory board, plans fleet expansion in 2010. Thomas Flohr, founder and chairman, says: "2010 will be a very important year in VistaJet's development. We expect to further grow our business in our key markets of Asia, Europe and the Middle East, as well as into new markets such as Africa in which we're seeing significant demand."

He adds: "We anticipate taking delivery of several more aircraft in 2010, some of which will be assigned to our service area while the remaining jets will be used to grow our business in those new markets."

Hersov, formerly a creator of Marquis Jet Europe, has worked in media and investment banking as well as private aviation. The advisory board works with Flohr on strategies for developing and expanding VistaJet's operations. The company's fleet includes the Learjet 40 XR and 60 XR, the Challenger 605 and 850 and the Global Express XRS.