Piaggio Aero has announced the sale of six P180 Avanti IIs to Saraya Private Aviation. The aircraft will be delivered in 2008-09. Saraya will start charter operations across the Middle East and North African regions next year.
Marwan Atalla, acting CEO of Saraya, says: “We are pleased to announce that Saraya Aviation has selected Piaggio Aero to provide us with the P180 Avanti II. Our choice was predominantly based on the requirements of our shareholders and customers. We did a careful analysis of current and future needs, and decided that the Avanti II is well suited for the purpose, as we are positive that it will comply with our high standards and expectations.”
Said José Di Mase, Piaggio’s CEO: “We are delighted that Saraya Aviation has chosen six Avanti IIs for its incoming activity as a charter and aero taxi operator. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is a major developing hub for executive aircraft services, and we are glad to offer the fastest and most comfortable and efficient aircraft for corporate flights to Saraya travellers.
“We have had extraordinary success in both the European and North American business aviation markets. Now we are starting to explore new markets and the Middle East offers us very high potential for sales.”
Saraya’s partners are Saudi Oger, the Arab Bank, insurance company Medgulf, Dubai International Capital (DIC), Mubadala and Near East Group.
Source: Flight Daily News
