EADS Sogerma Services has begun converting the first of two Airbus A319s for Saudi Arabia's National Air Services (NAS). The ex-airline-operated A319s will undergo heavy maintenance at Sogerma's facility in Toulouse, followed by a cabin reconfiguration featuring the A319 Executive interior - a four-abreast layout for 44 passengers and a VIP lounge. The aircraft will be operated by NAS on scheduled all-premium class services between Jeddah and Riyadh, and on-demand charter flights within the Middle East.
Source: Flight International
