Al Jaber Aviation (AJA), a privately owned diversified group of companies based in Abu Dhabi, said the company has received its first all new Airbus 318 Elite plus from Airbus.

The Airbus 318 Elite plus is the first of 6 Airbus aircraft ordered by AJA allowing the company to offer its services to the customers who demand greater luxury, greater range with a greater number of passengers.

The 318 Elite plus will join the Embraer Lineage 1000 that was introduced by AJA in March and the two Embraer Legacy 600 that were introduced by AJA in June 2009, according to a top official.

Mohammed Al Jaber, CEO of AJA, said, 'The Airbus 318 Elite plus is a valuable addition to our fleet; it will add great benefits to our customers through providing a state-of-the-art large size aircraft that flies longer ranges with utmost comfort and luxury.'

'Our Airbus 318 Elite plus aircraft will offer private travel in unprecedented comfort and style, providing families and companies with a new way to fly.'

“In addition to the huge improvement in space and comfort, high-end travelers in the Airbus ACJ Family will also benefit from separate cabin-zones and unmatched freedom of movement in flight,' Al Jaber added.

According to him, the addition of this large size aircraft to AJA fleet will empower the company to venture a totally new sector of clientele in private aviation.

'AJA will be able to offer “Your Private Airspace” the AJA level of services to heads of states, rulers, VIPs and all those who wish to fly in extreme comfort to far destinations; it can make UAE to London & even beyond,' he noted.

'This extraordinary private jet seats up to 19 passengers, flying larger groups than traditional business jets making it ideal for big companies, government delegations, and extended families. And with the widest and tallest cabin of any business jet, the A318 Elite plus also delivers unprecedented comfort, space, cargo capability and freedom of movement.'

Airbus’ A318 Elite is the newest Airbus corporate jet, and features a stylish and practical cabin created by Lufthansa Technik, with seating for up to 19 passengers, he added.-TradeArabia News Service