Alpha Exec Flugbetriebs will add a King Air 350 to its AOC in March. The company's Marcus Kaiser says that the new aircraft will complement the German company's current fleet of a B200, a B350 King Air and a Premier 1A.

"The 350 not only fits in very well with our other aircraft but it also has a great cabin and a good range/load profile," says Kaiser.

The company, which reports that its strong profile in the market brings a steady stream of job applications, says that the new acquisition will give it enough aircraft to immediately meet foreseeable charter demand.

Kaiser says: "The B350 has been redone outside and refurbished inside. We expect it to be very popular with both our business and leisure clients. A four-strong fleet will give us more opportunities for economies of scale and greater scope in meeting client needs."

The company, which was launched in 2004 and gained its AOC in January 2005, says the King Air 350 will bring cost and operational advantages. "Major improvements that our clients will enjoy include a stretched fuselage making it more roomy and the addition of winglets, which will add to fuel efficiency and reduce costs," says Kaiser.

He points out that the 350 has a good passenger capacity for between eight and 11. "We expect much of the demand to centre on eight passengers with up to 550 lbs of luggage," says Kaiser. "Obviously airport access is no problem with the 350; it is capable of landing at most airports in Europe and those anywhere in the world in fact. We will be able to take our clients very close to their destinations and avoid the hassles and delays that might occur at the larger and busier airports."