German Special Mission Operator FAI rent-a-jet GmbH, member of FAI Aviation Group, has completed the sale of its newly retrofitted Bombardier Challenger 604.  The aircraft, originally showcased on the static display at AERO Friedrichshafen 2025 in April, has been sold to a Middle East-based customer. Malta-based FliteWatch will offer the aircraft for commercial charter on behalf of the new owner.

The retrofit project, which was undertaken by FAI’s MRO Division, FAI Technik in Nuremberg, took nearly 10.000 manhours to complete, is valued at circa US$4m and includes major inspections at 48/96/192 months. The aircraft features a brand-new, 12 passenger VIP interior which includes a four-person conference group seat layout and a four-person divan with four additional individual seats ensuring both a luxurious and convenient travel experience.

All new soft furnishings in tasteful shades of grey, carbon fibre wood surfaces, stylish white marble countertops and stone floors in the galley and vanity area make for stylish finish. The luxury interior is complemented by ultra-high-speed Ku-Band connectivity and Apple TV, further elevating the in-flight experience. The exterior designer paint features a stunning new finish in silver grey metallic with one black stripe.

Siegfried Axtmann, Founder and Chairman, FAI Aviation Group, said: “We are pleased to complete the sale of our retrofitted Bombardier Challenger 604. It was a highly demanding, stand out project where we transformed the pre-owned heavy jet into a state-of-the-art asset for its new owner. We are proud of the end result which further reinforces FAI Technik’s capabilities in complete interior retrofits.“

Learjet to the Gold Coast

In other news, FAI has leased one of its Learjet 60 Air Ambulance aircraft, (D-CITA) to Brisbane, Australia-based, private jet charter operator, AVCAIR on a 2-year Dry Lease contract.

Global 6000 joining the fleet soon

FAI is finalizing the acquisition of a Bombardier Global 6000, boosting its Global Express fleet to a total of six. This follows the decision to place one of its Global Express aircraft into a long-term ACMI Contract with a regular client in August.  FAI anticipates that its Global Express fleet utilization will reach close to 6,000 hours of flight time this year.

About FAI Aviation Group

FAI Aviation Group operates Germany´s largest fleet of Bombardier business jets. The fleet includes five Bombardier Global Express, five Challenger 604s and five Learjet 60/60XRs. FAI runs a 10,000 m² carbon-neutral fixed-base operation at its Nuremberg, Germany headquarters, employing a staff of close to 300 people, including a staff of ca. 80 people at its MRO in Nuremberg.  FAI´s Group consolidated revenues in 2024 were €130M with a fleet utilization of more than 13,000 hours of flight time.

FAI is “Official Partner” of the McLaren Formula 1 Team.

In 2012, 2020 and 2021 FAI received the prestigious Award “Air Ambulance Company of the Year” from ITIJ Magazine.
In 2021, FAI was awarded the Pandemic Response Special Award in recognition of its response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In 2022, FAI was awarded “20 years of Aviation Excellence in the Middle East” by MEA Business at the Aviation Innovation Awards.
In 2023, FAI was awarded “Air Ambulance Company of the Year” from Middle East Aviation Awards during Dubai Airshow.
In 2024, FAI was awarded “Outstanding Sector Leadership and Growth Award” by MEA Business.
In 2024, FAI achieved “Platinum Argus Charter” and “ISBAO” Certifications.
In 2024, FAI was awarded “Most Innovative Air Ambulance Service” at the Middle East Aviation Business Awards.
In 2025, FAI was awarded “Top Aviation MRO Service in Europe 2025” by Aerospace Defense Review.

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