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Debut Flight of Luxury Phoenix CRJ

Peterborough, ON, Canada June 12, 2009 – Project Phoenix cheered the first flight of its high specification Phoenix CRJ No 1 (Serial No 7211) on 12th June 2009.  The aircraft took to the air for 1 hour 10 minutes from completion centre Flying Colours’ facility at Peterborough, Ontario.    Captain Larry Ross (test pilot) reported a faultless flight saying, “The aircraft handled and performed perfectly with all systems and avionics operational. Our flight engineer reported an extremely quiet cabin.” The aircraft’s elegant, new 15 seat luxury interior includes a state-of-the-art cabin management systems and IFE, with Airshow 4000, ipod stations and full internet and SatCom communications. The aircraft with its clean and stylish interior has been well received by both owner Ritz Pacific and Jet Asia (which will fly the aircraft on its AOC).

Especially pleasing is the aircraft’s operating weight. The Phoenix CRJ will have a payload of more than 1,200lbs with full fuel including the long range auxiliary tank – which equates to six passengers; compared to Bombardier’s CL850 which has a full fuel payload of less than 200lbs (approximately one passenger) with the same high specification. “This is extremely gratifying news and pretty much what we predicted. Well done to Flying Colours for their weight reduction program.” said Project Phoenix President and CEO Mike Cappuccitti.   Phoenix CRJ No 1 has been fitted with long range fuel tanks, giving a maximum range in excess of 3,000 nm giving US coast-to-coast capability.   Project Phoenix worked with Skyservice at Toronto Pearson Airport on an extensive maintenance program and with Flying Colours of Peterborough for the interior and completions process.

 

About Flying Colours Corp.
Flying Colours, headquartered in Canada is a leading aviation services company with concentrations in Green Completions, Interior Refurbishment, Maintenance, Auxiliary Fuel Systems, Exterior Paint, and Avionics installation & Upgrade. FCC’s U.S. operation, JetCorp Technical Services is an FAA Class III and IV part 145 repair station based in St. Louis, MO. In addition both FCC and JetCorp hold interior STC’s for executive interiors in CRJ 200/CH 850 aircraft. Flying Colours and its subsidiaries have established a worldwide customer base as a result of its commitment to safety, quality, and elite customer support