Business aviation airline RoyalJet has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus at MEBAA Show 2024 for up to nine ACJ320neo corporate jets.
Under the MoU announced on December 11, 2024, the deal includes the purchase of three ACJ320neo corporate jets and the option for six more, as first reported by Sawya.
The CEO of RoyalJet, Shafiul Syed, and President of Airbus Corporate Jets, Chadi Saade met on the second day of MEBAA Show 2024, at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in Dubai to officially sign the agreement.
“The business aviation market and the demand for private jets are growing. As part of our unwavering commitment to provide the RoyalJet brand of service excellence to customers, we are constantly looking at how we can further elevate our level of service and add a new dimension into our market offering,” said Syed.
The RoyalJet CEO added: “We are looking forward to progressing this deal in the near future and be able to deliver a whole new travel experience to customers. We wish to thank our counterparts at Airbus Corporate Jets for working closely with us in making this MoU possible.”
Along with the ACJ319neo, the ACJ320neo is part of the ACJneo Family, and comes with 96 m² floor space area and can fly for around 15 hours, travelling up to 6,750 nautical miles.
“With this first significant agreement for the ACJ320neo, RoyalJet will become the latest Airbus Corporate Jets Family customer. As a leader in the premium private aviation sector, we are delighted with RoyalJet’s decision to select the ACJ for its next chapter in its growth. The ACJ320neo, with its unmatched cabin space, superior comfort, and cutting-edge technology, will enable RoyalJet to provide exceptional travel experiences for its customers, at the lowest fuel burn of any aircraft in its class,” said Saade.
He added: “It is the perfect choice for connecting business leaders where it matters, when it matters – fostering trade, collaboration, and innovation across global business communities. We will support RoyalJet’s introduction of this new aircraft type into its fleet and look forward to supporting its continued success.”
According to Abu Dhabi-based RoyalJet its current fleet includes 12 Boeing Business Jets and three Bombardier Global aircraft.