Demand in the Middle East for short range private jets is increasing among business and leisure users looking to fly from city to city, says NasJet. The company has increased its capacity to meet this need by signing a management agreement for an eight-seat Citation Excel, based between 'charter hotspots' Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.

As part of a growing fleet, with 65 managed/flight support aircraft, the aircraft will be offered “at a competitive charter rate” to clients requiring an efficient method of flying short range trips, typically between regional city pairs.

“The Excel has the roomiest cabin in its class with stand-up head room and plenty of luggage space. In many cases this aircraft competes directly with business-class commercial airline fares, if the aircraft is fully occupied and the passengers want the flexibility to return the same day,” says charter sales director Khalil Rachidi.

“The owner of this aircraft selected NasJet for the depth of international and regional aircraft management experience, which spans 13 years. Most importantly, NasJet was able to demonstrate significant economy-of-scale cost saving benefits on operational items including fuel, insurance, maintenance and crew training,” adds aircraft management director Yosef Hafiz.

NasJet is able to provide immediate back-up support services, if at any time the owner's aircraft is either busy flying or in maintenance.