Press Release

Issued by Jet Aviation Basel.

October 1, 2015

Jet Aviation Basel has recently delivered a brand new ACJ A340-600 that it outfitted with a vip cabin interior for an undisclosed client in Europe. This is the 18th Airbus delivery from the Basel completions center since 1999.

Equipped to carry up to 121 passengers in comfort and style, the ACJ A340-600 features a forward galley, dining and lounge areas, a master bedroom and ensuite bathroom with shower, a second bedroom with its own bathroom, an office, first class seating and dining areas, a mid-galley complex, a staff seating area and an aft galley. A comprehensive humidification system has been integrated to heighten comfort during long haul flights. In addition, the aircraft interior includes an extensive in-flight entertainment system, including satellite TV, and a wireless local area network linked to primary and alternate satellite communication systems with high speed data.

Completions project manager at Jet Aviation Basel Joshua Florio said, “The timeframe in which we completed the stunning cabin interior of this A340-600 is remarkable. This completions project is testament to our robust processes and continuous improvement efforts over the last few years.”

Neil Boyle, vice president and general manager of the Jet Aviation Basel completions center, added, “Jet Aviation Basel is fixed on meeting our commitments. It's our way of building customer trust, which this delivery clearly demonstrates. I am very proud of my team for executing this project exactly to plan to meet the express wishes of our client.”

Jet Aviation Basel is a world recognized leader for high-end completions for both narrow and wide-body Boeing BBJs and Airbus ACJs. The entire A340-600 completions project from design through to certification was carried out at the Basel completions center. It is certified under a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for private operation.