The Comlux Completion and Services center in
Indianapolis, USA - Comlux Completion - has delivered the first custom VIP Cabin
EASA-certified SBJ.
The VIP aircraft, owned by Kazakhmys PLC
Corporation in Kazakhstan, features 19 certified seats for Taxi-Take-off &
Landing in a contemporary corporate interior designed and engineered by Comlux.
It includes a VIP area at the front with a club-4 seating across from a side-
acing sofa and an executive section with 15 First class seats in a 2 x1,
3-abreast configuration.
After a 12 month downtime for the completion,
including cabin certification as per the stringent safety and quality
regulations of EASA, the aircraft has been delivered to Comlux KZ, the regional
VIP operator of Fly Comlux in central Asia, which will take care of the
operations of the aircraft in service. The SBJ is also the first aircraft of the
type available on the charter market.
Eduard Ogay,
CEO of Kazakhmys PLC subsidiary in Kazakhstan says “The SBJ has been delivered
on quality and on time and as per the highest standard of the industry. The
addition of the SBJ to our corporate fleet successfully operated by Comlux KZ
allows a large number of our company executives and employees to travel all
together efficiently and in full comfort. It is the right business tool for our
company.”
“This SBJ is the first of its type to be
outfitted in corporate configuration and certified by EASA” says
Scott Meyer,
CEO Comlux Completion. “This made it especially challenging given the completion
operations in the US, for an aircraft without FAA TC, showcasing once again how
Comlux can adapt and find solutions in any environment to best serve our
customers.” He adds:” The Comlux team has performed an outstanding job on the
aircraft interior, including flight testing and certification under full EASA
oversight. Thanks to our Cabin Innovation and Research Center, we have
demonstrated our ability to complete new aircraft type interiors beyond ACJs and
BBJs. We proudly delivered the aircraft to Comlux KZ and we wish them a
successful corporate and charter operation.”
Comlux is one of the leaders in business
aviation operating worldwide with the highest standards of safety and quality.
In addition to its dedicated VIP flight service program by OneAbove, Comlux
offers a comprehensive set of services to VIP customers who wish to have their
own aircraft, managed personally and professionally. This includes aircraft
management, sales and acquisitions, cabin design and completion and maintenance
and engineering services.
Two new projects underscore continued growth
in Asia
In further news, Comlux Completion has signed
two new projects, one Global 6000 and one BBJ, with repeat customers based in
Asia.
Both projects are for major refurbishments and
will be performed in the Indianapolis facility. After a busy schedule in 2016
with not only multiple VIP completions (1 ACJ330, 1 BBJ and 1 SBJ), but also a
steady stream of maintenance clients (3 BBJ, 1 ACJ), Comlux is growing its
backlog.
The undisclosed owner of the BBJ is
represented by the aircraft management company, Sino Jet, led by CEO
Jenny Lau.
Jenny’s involvement was integral in the selection of the best service center for
this project. It is the second BBJ managed by Sino Jet coming to Indianapolis.
The workscope will consist of various cabin reconfigurations including adding a
one of a kind custom sideledge pull out bed to allow more sleeping positions on
the aircraft for more comfort on board.
Comlux also signed another repeat customer for
a new Global 6000 aircraft. They have selected Comlux to perform a completely
new and luxurious cabin interior design to include all new soft goods, seat
designs, metallic treatments, fixtures, wood, stone counter tops, and decorative
trim in order to provide the client a true one-of-a-kind experience reflecting
his own personal flare.
“With these two new contracts, Comlux
reaffirms the continued business growth of its ultra-modern facility in the US,
as well as further development of the Asian market,” said Scott Meyer. “Comlux
offers the quality and customer experience to ensure our clients return no
matter the size of the workscope.”
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