They liked it so much they bought the company. In the second-largest order ever placed with Bombardier, Swiss-based VistaJet is buying 35 high-end aircraft and also taking over Bombardier Skyjet International (formerly Flexjet), its charter operation with bases in Farnborough, Hong Kong and Dubai. VistaJet will buy 11 Challenger 605s, 13 Learjet 60 XRs and 11 Learjet 85s, and took options for 25 more aircraft. The deal triples VistaJet’s fleet and makes it the second-largest non-U.S. bizjet company. “The bulk order and the purchase of Bombardier Skyjet International are in line with our plans to be the leader in this industry and accelerate our global expansion,” said VistaJet Chairman Thomas Flohr.
The company describes itself as the fastest-growing business jet company in Europe. It currently operates Learjet 40XR and 60XR, Challenger 300,604/605 and 850 as well as Global Express XRS aircraft.
