Hawker Beechcraft Receives Order For Premier II From RayaJet and Ayla Aviation Academy

Hawker Beechcraft is logging in an order from Jordan-based RayaJet and Ayla Aviation Academy for a Premier II.

"We are delighted to provide RayaJet and Ayla Aviation this superior aircraft," said Brad Hatt, president, Hawker Beechcraft Commercial Aircraft. "With its impressively spacious cabin and advanced technology, the Premier II will be a perfect fit for RayaJet's private jet travel services. Its unmatched performance and efficiency also make it a plane that pilots and companies training with Ayla Aviation will be anxious to operate."
 
Evolving from the Premier IA, the Premier II features higher cruise speeds, a 20 percent longer range with four passengers and an increased payload. The Premier II will feature a high-strength, state-of-the-art all-composite fuselage that allows for a medium-jet sized cabin at costs previously associated with smaller airframes. The Premier II features standard seating for up to six passengers and their baggage.
 
"The addition of a Premier II to RayaJet will allow us to fulfill our vision of expanding and modernizing our fleet and will enable us to combine both business and luxury travel, a unique combination in today's world economy that would attract clientele in terms of price and range, in addition to RayaJet's renowned service," said Nader Dajani, RayaJet Chairman. "By jointly placing an order for a Premier II, both Ayla Aviation and RayaJet have taken one step further toward a full merger in 2009 after signing the strategic alliance in 2008."

RayaJet is an executive jet charter enterprise headquartered in Amman, Jordan. Since establishment, RayaJet has provided clients with an array of services including aircraft management, aircraft handling, medical evacuation, dining and catering services. RayaJet has a first-of-a-kind private VIP lounge in Jordan that is dedicated especially to RayaJet travelers. RayaJet is currently in the process of activating a sister company, SAMA for aircraft handling. Ayla Aviation Academy was founded by the Near East Group and Atlantic Flight Training (Coventry, UK) as a way to provide an advanced, comprehensive flight training program in the Middle East region. Based in Aqaba, Jordan, Ayla offers aspiring pilots an opportunity to train using state-of-the-art aircraft, simulators and training techniques. The Academy is Royal Jordanian approved and the only academy in Jordan that is Gulf Air approved. Ayla has graduated 60 cadets to date, including CPL/IR, PPL, and Bridge Courses, and currently has 82 cadets with a new course beginning in January.  

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