Phoenix Aviation increased its fleet to 13 after a jet from New York arrived as he company continues to contribute to tourism growth and professional medical evacuation services worldwide.
After being cleared for entry into service, the jet was flown from New York via Canada and Europe and arrived in Kenya on Thursday at 4:20 pm.
Kenya’s premier executive and VIP charter carrier has been offering executive charters and air ambulance services for the past thirty years.
Phoenix Aviation board chairman, Captain Steve Parkinson, who was one of the captains on the flight, said the addition will help the charter carrier expand its global medical evacuations and charters and servicing governments and tourism.
The other captain on the flight was Mr. Kyle Lucas, assisted by first officer Mr. Russell Parkinson.
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“The new aircraft is a Super Mid-Size Jet of the Citation Sovereign C680, and is known for its exceptional range, comfort and performance, making it an ideal choice for long-haul intercontinental flights and providing seamless travel experiences,” Phoenix General and Operations Manager, Mr. Njoroge Wanyutu said.
Further, he stated that with its state-of-the-art technology and spacious cabin, the fleet of C680 will ensure that their clients enjoy unparalleled luxury and convenience, whether traveling for business or leisure.
“The jet can give us good range in terms of non-stop flights into Dubai, non-stop flights into Accra, non-stop flights into Asia, and even non-stop flights into Southern Europe. So this gives us a very good capability whereby we don’t have to keep on stopping along the way for fuel stops. Currently, with the addition of this sovereign, we have a fleet of 13 aircraft, seven of which are business jets and six of which are turboprop aircraft.”
