Tuesday May 13, 2008 MYT 6:27:57 PM
Vistajet to invest RM192m in SkyPark Subang
KUALA LUMPUR: A private jet company VistaJet plans to invest US$60mil (RM192mil) in SkyPark Subang under its plan to make Kuala Lumpur its regional base for Asia.
VistaJet’s commitment to Malaysia and the Asian region involves an initial US$60mil investment where two Bombardier Challengers (the Challenger 605 and a Challenger 604) will be permanently based in Subang SkyPark.
Its decision to make Subang its regional headquarters was based on Malaysia’s vision and commitment to develop its business aviation industry, the company said in a statement.
This was also in line with the company’s plans for expansion in which it wants its aircraft to serve the Asian region on a more permanent and regular basis.
Subang SkyPark Sdn Bhd Executive Director Datuk Ravindran Menon said Malaysia has enjoyed a very successful commercial aviation industry but what was missing was corporate aviation that seemed to lack focus.
“This was something we needed to kickstart and that brought us together with VistaJet, and within a span of just two months, we have successfully created a world class FBO (fixed based operations) in Subang to serve corporate and general aviation needs,” he said.
VistaJet made its maiden revenue flight out of the newly-completed Subang SkyLounge on May 1.
Located at Terminal 3 in Subang, the SkyLounge is a separate, exclusive and private wing featuring meeting rooms, a luxury lounge with food and beverage facilities for private jet passengers, a private VVIP lounge, a cigar lounge, a bar, kitchenette, toilets, shower and changing room facilities, a gym, surau as well as a crew lounge and rest area.
It also houses its own immigration, customs and quarantine (ICQ) facilities for absolute convenience. Vehicles access to the SkyLounge is also via a separate entrance for uncompromised privacy and security.
When fully operational, passengers of all private jets and aircraft, in bound to Malaysia or outbound, will embark and disembark at the SkyLounge.
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