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Fly 7 forms exclusive partnership with Europe's first commercial Pilatus PC-12/NG operator

Fly 7 Executive Aviation in Lausanne has unveiled the launch of single turbine commercial operations under a European AOC with its Pilatus PC-12/NG.

As of 1st February 2015, Swiss based Pilatus operator, Fly 7 Executive Aviation with Hendell Aviation as exclusive partner, has been granted, an air operator permit by Finland's Civil Aviation authority, enabling the airline to commence commercial operations with its state of the art Swiss built Pilatus PC-12/NG.

Headquartered in Lausanne airport, Fly 7 Executive Aviation has been operating a fleet of eight PC12s since 2010 within its private club, Seven Aviation. “Becoming the exclusive partner of Europe's first commercial Pilatus PC12 operator is a thrilling adventure for all of us and will bring to the market a comfortable, versatile and unique capacity"; says Yves Roch, Fly 7's ceo.

The Pilatus PC12NG is a Swiss built business aircraft that can fit up to eight passengers in executive seating and comfort. Its unique side cargo door enables the transportation of a wide range and size of luggage and equipment.

“The real asset of this aircraft," says Roch "is the fantastic aircraft performance when it comes to accessing short runways or restricted airports such as la Mole, Saanen, Courchevel, and many other small sized airstrips that can bring you closest to your final destination without having to use main congested expensive airports”.

Cost wise the Pilatus PC12NG settles slightly under the entry-level jets pricing offering a higher range of travel with a much larger executive size cabin that is simply unbeatable. All of the flights are conducted with highly qualified flight captains and first officers guaranteeing a level of safety.

“Offering this new capacity to the European charter market is a key milestone for Fly 7. We are aware of the expectations that we have to live up to and look forward to shaping a success story with this unique aircraft”