Grob Aerospace comes to Dubai 2007 with some 70 sales of the spn under its belt. The raft of orders received through 2007 has come from primarily corporate customers across Europe, the USA and the Middle East.

Niall Olver added: “The market is responding so well to the spn that we are exceeding our present sales targets and are confident we will meet, or exceed, our goal of delivering 400 aircraft over the next decade. Production at our facility in Tussenhausen Mattsies in Germany is gearing up to produce 40 aircraft in the first full year of production. This can easily be doubled to 80 for a modest investment.”

About the spn

The spn boasts an impressive range and payload for an aircraft in its class. With six passengers and one pilot, the aircraft can fly non-stop 1,800 nm (3,334 km / 2,071 mi). The aircraft features a total cabin volume of 405 cu.ft (11.5 m³) – by far the largest among light business jet, as well as a large passenger door. Early sales success for the industry’s new generation light business jet has raised market interest with its unique operating characteristics. For example, requiring a balanced field length of just 3,000 ft (914 m) at maximum take off weight, it can operate out of fields traditionally the domain of a turboprop; even out of unimproved runways (gravel or grass). The spn will also be certified for single pilot operation, and is equipped with an avionics suite more advanced than that of any other aircraft in its class. Honeywell’s integrated all glass cockpit sets new standards for simplicity, reliability and technology. Two rear-mounted FADEC controlled Williams FJ44-3A engines deliver 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg) of thrust. The aircraft carries a price tag of € 5.8 million.

About Grob Aerospace

Grob Aerospace was founded in 1971 and its history spans over 36 years. The company is headquartered in Switzerland, but maintains its own purpose built airfield in Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany that accommodates its manufacturing and assembly facilities. Grob Aerospace is one of the world’s largest and the most experienced composite aircraft manufacturer. It has delivered more than 3,500 aircraft that have flown over seven million hours on five continents. www.grob-aerospace.com

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