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NEW AIRCRAFT - Comlux Aviation Malta inducts first ACJ220-100

Comlux Aviation Malta (MLM, Malta International) has inducted its first ACJ220-100, delivering the outfitted aircraft to owner and charterer, Dubai-based luxury hospitality firm FIVE.
9H-FIVE (msn 50062) is the world's first executive version of the A220-100 to enter service. The aircraft was delivered to Comlux Aviation Malta in early 2022 but subsequently underwent extensive completion and cabin outfitting at Indianapolis International. It was then ferried via Zurich, Malta International, and Dubai World Central to Sharjah over the course of April 28-30, 2023, Flightradar24 ADS-B data shows. The aircraft is configured for up to 16 passengers and will operate luxury charters on behalf of FIVE. It is now available for booking, although it has yet to operate its first commercial service.
Comlux Aviation Malta has another ACJ220-100 undergoing completion at Indianapolis airport. The ch-aviation fleets advanced module shows that the Maltese business charter operator is currently the world's only confirmed customer of the type.
The airline's fleet of large aircraft, operated via Comlux Aviation Malta, Comlux Aruba, and Comlux KZ, also includes one ACJ318-100, two ACJ319-100, one ACJ320-200N, one ACJ321-200, one A330-200, one ACJ330-200, one B737-500, one B767-200(ER), one B787-8, one Challenger 850, and two Legacy 650s.

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First Airbus Private A220 Jet Delivered To Comlux

Airbus has announced today the delivery of the world’s 6rst ACJ TwoTwenty, a business jet based on the A220-100, to launch customer Comlux. 

The aircraft is in Cight at the moment, and should arrive with Comlux in Indianapolis shortly. 

Comlux is undertaking a VIP installation of the jet on behalf of FIVE, a hotel group based in Dubai.

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Comlux Aviation orders ACJ TwoTwenty bizjets

Comlux Aviation (Zurich) has become the world's first disclosed customer for Airbus's newly unveiled corporate jet, the ACJ TwoTwenty, a model based on the A220-100 variant.

The business charter specialist has placed a firm order for two units scheduled to enter into service in 2023. Comlux will also be Airbus's partner in outfitting the ACJ TwoTwenties at its cabin configuration centre at Indianapolis Int'l airport.

"We are proud to be the launch customer of Airbus' newest family member, the ACJ TwoTwenty and the selected partner to outfit the cabin in our completion centre in Indianapolis. We have worked jointly with ACJ and shared our long experience in operating and completing all types of aircraft, to allow the new bizjet to offer more comfort and the latest cabin innovations available in the industry," Comlux's Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Richard Gaona said.

Airbus simultaneously secured a further four orders for the ACJ TwoTwenty from undisclosed customers.

On its entry into service, the ACJ TwoTwenty will be the ACJ corporate jet line's smallest variant.

Sukhoi Business Jet delivered to Comlux KZ

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The aircraft was originally built in the SSJ100LR passenger version (SuperJet International)

Comlux KZ, the Kazakh subsidiary of Swiss corporate charter airline Comlux, has taken delivery of a Russian-built Sukhoi Business Jet (SBJ). Prior to shipment to the customer the airliner’s cabin was refitted with a bespoke interior and the SBJ underwent full certification to EASA standards. The aircraft will be operated in the interest of copper mining specialist Kazakhmys Corporation.

The SBJ interior was fitted at Comlux’s completion and servicing center in Indianapolis, U.S. According to earlier reports, the aircraft was expected to be equipped with extra fuel tanks at the center.

This particular airliner seats 19 passengers in two zones: the VIP area at the front offers four seats and an elongated sofa, while the aft area is equipped with five three-abreast rows of seats.




The VIP area of the Comlux KZ-operated SBJ has four seats and a sofa (Comlux)

The airliner, factory number 95060, was originally built in 2014 in the Sukhoi Superjet 100 long-range passenger version (SSJ100LR) for Russian carrier UTair Aviation. It is one of the two SSJ100s ordered by Comlux in 2011, with an option for two more.

The SBJ corporate version is already in use by several other non-Russian operators, including the Thai Air Force and the Border Guard Service of Kazakhstan.

COMLUX - A319-100CJ - 9H-AVK

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Comlux Aviation to operate Crystal Cruises' VIP B777

Comlux Aviation says its VIP airline division, Fly Comlux, has signed an aircraft management contract with Crystal AirCruises for the operation of their incoming VIP-configured B777-200(LR), P4-XTL (msn 40955). The contract was announced during the EBACE tradeshow in Geneva earlier this week.


The former Air Austral  aircraft is currently at Victorville where it is undergoing reconfiguration to accommodate eighty-eight guests with flat-bed first class seats as well as a lounge and bar. It is expected to enter service for Crystal AirCruises in 2017 using the AOC of Comlux Aruba (CXB, Aruba).

Once in service, the twinjet will be used to fly Crystal AirCruises customers on high-end exclusive luxury tours around the world.

As recently reported, Crystal AirCruises is remarketing its VIP-configured B787-8 owing to a change in business plans.
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Comlux America celebrates Wide Body hangar expansion

Comlux America, the Completion and Service center of the Comlux Group based in Indianapolis IN, celebrated last week the expansion of their VIP completion hangar which now has the capability to house wide body and narrow body aircraft simultaneously. The celebration of the facility expansion took place on the 27th of April 2016, one year from the ground breaking ceremony, in the presence of the employees of Comlux America and the entire management team of the Comlux Group.

Comlux America’s first wide body completion, an ACJ330 aircraft, was inside the hangar for the event creating an impressive backdrop for guests. This aircraft will be the 12th VIP completion for Comlux America overall. During the event the hangar also housed 2 BBJs (one in completion and one in maintenance) and one SBJ in completion. The new hangar expansion increased the total size of the hangar from 128,000 sq. ft. to 157,000 sq. ft. which means the hangar can now house 1 wide body and up to 4 narrow body aircraft simultaneously.

Many guests of Comlux flew in from all around the world to attend the event, including customers, OEMs, authorities, designers, suppliers, business partners, and local political and airport officials.

“This is a major milestone in the development of Comlux America and the Comlux Group.” stated Scott Meyer CEO Comlux America, “This event is a testament of our continued growing list of capabilities, and it further demonstrates our ability willingness to adapt for future market opportunities. Comlux America will maintain its great reputation as one of the best completion and service centers in the world. We are looking forward to welcoming more Wide Body customers in our facilities!”
Comlux America located in Indianapolis, Indiana is part of Comlux, The Aviation Group, a leading provider of worldwide VIP aviation services that includes aircraft management, VIP charter, aircraft sales and acquisitions, aircraft cabin designs and completions, aircraft engineering services, aircraft maintenance, and avionics design and integration.

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Comlux Orders Three Airbus ACJ320neo Aircraft

Comlux has announced a firm order for three Airbus ACJ320neo aircraft, becoming the largest customer for Airbus' new corporate jet family 

Comlux The Aviation Group has announced a firm order for three Airbus ACJ320neo aircraft, becoming the largest customer for Airbus' new corporate jet family. The order also consolidates Comlux's leadership in Airbus corporate jet deals, with more to its credit than any other client.

Deliveries of the aircraft begin at the end of 2018. Comlux has chosen CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power the aircraft. Cabin outfitting will be by Comlux America, in Indianapolis, the first independent authorised Airbus corporate jet service centre.

"Comlux is proud to add to its order book the ACJ320neo which, with its new CFMI engines, Sharklets and increased fuel-capacity, brings the extra range that our VVIP clients seek - without compromising on baggage space," says Comlux Group President and CEO Richard Gaona. "With its completion facilities in America, Comlux is well placed to offer its customers unique cabin solutions."

"Comlux's long-established and wide-range of activities - including aircraft management, VVIP charter, and cabin outfitting and services - means that it was well placed to evaluate the new Airbus ACJ320neo Family before making it an important part of its fleet," declares Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers John Leahy.

Comlux has ordered corporate jet versions of all of the ACJ320 Family, and was the first to operate the Airbus ACJ318 and ACJ321.

Airbus' ACJneo Family combines new fuel-saving engines, wingtip-mounted Sharklets and other improvements to give customers better fuel efficiency, greater range and a more modern product in which to invest - as well as the widest and tallest business-jet cabin in the sky.

The Airbus ACJ320neo can fly 25 passengers over 6,000 nm/11,100 km or 13 hours, while the ACJ319neo can transport 8 passengers over 6,750 nm/12,500 km or 15 hours.

Airbus' ACJneo Family is the only new, top-of-the-line, corporate jet offering the increased protection of fly-by-wire controls, Category 3B automatic landing, and runway overrun prevention and onboard airport navigation systems (ROPS and OANS).

More than 170 Airbus corporate jets are flying on every continent, including Antarctica, demonstrating outstanding reliability that is backed by unmatched worldwide support.

Contributed by Airbus S.A.S.

COMLUX - A319-100 CJ - 9H-AVK

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COMLUX AVIATION MIDDLE EAST - A319-100CJ - VP-CSN

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COMLUX, A320-200 CJ, 9H-AWK

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