Flying Colours Corp, a global aviation service company, delivered its fourth Chinese registered aircraft - a Bombardier Challenger 850 business jet, Serial No. 8098 - to Shenyang based air charter company Lily Jet last month. The aircraft left Flying Colours’ Peterborough, Canada facility and arrived at the Lily Jet base on November 29th. The aircraft is scheduled to go into service immediately and will be available for third party charter.
“The Lily Jet aircraft is extremely well equipped and the interior was tastefully
decorated,” said Sean Gillespie, Director, Completion Sales and Management
at Flying Colours. The completion included a state-of-the-art cabin management
system, broadband enabling WiFi, a high definition camera system, a mid cabin
custom desk, and coloured LED lighting in the restrooms.” Flying Colours worked
directly with Lily Jet to have the aircraft fully certified with the CAAC (Civil Aviation
Administration of China) A further three 850s destined for China are currently
undergoing completion at the Peterborough and Chesterfield, Missouri facilities. These are anticipated to be ready
for delivery in 2012.
The 17-seat VIP configured aircraft, was completed at the Flying Colours
Chesterfield, USA based facility on schedule. “Our implementation of LEAN
technology management systems has increased our efficiency
and ensures clients
receive their aircraft on time and to budget. This is essential in the current economic
climate as business’ are reliant on their aircraft to raise income,” commented
Gillespie.
This latest delivery follows the refurbishment of a similar two Bombardier Challenger
850 business jet, which were delivered via Flying Colours to BAA Jet Management
Ltd’s Shenzhen base earlier this year.
Flying Colours recently announced plans to open a base of operation in the China
that will focus on interior refurbishment for a range of mid to large sized business
aircraft types including the Global Express series, Challenger types, Dassault Falcon,
Embraer, Hawker and Gulfstream models. The structure and logistics including the
proposed joint venture partner are expected to be announced in 2012.
Pictured Above: Lily Jet
