Comlux takes delivery of Second Airbus A318 Elite

VIP charter operator Comlux, whose A318 Elite was the centrepiece of the MEBA airshow in Dubai in November, has taken delivery today of its second new Airbus A318 Elite.

The aircraft registered within EU-OPS on the new Maltese AOC is an additional asset for Comlux charter fleet which had one Airbus ACJ , an A318 Elite, two Bombardier Global XRS, a Global 5000, a Challenger 605 and a pair of Challenger 850s.

Comlux has successfully operated its first A318 Elite since November 2006 and the aircraft has already accumulated more than 2000 flight hours. “The A318 Elite is perfect for VIP charter market, passengers love the cabin space and there is huge space in the cargo hold for baggage. The demand is high for wide body cabin aircraft and with a third Airbus size aircraft in our fleet, we will be able to answer positively to any request. The brand new A318 Elite is already booked for its 1st VIP charter flight on Sunday!” adds Stephen Laven, CEO of Comlux Aviation division.

A Comlux A318 Elite departs