Arab Wings of Amman, Jordan, has become the first operator in the Middle East to take delivery of a Global 5000 featuring the Vision flight deck. The managed aircraft is expected to be available for charter next year, and becomes the longest-range jet in Arab Wing's fleet of Challenger 604 and 605, Legacy 650 and 600, Gulfstream G450, Hawker 800XP, Citation Sovereign, Hawker 400 and King Air B200 aircraft.

"It is an amazing aircraft," says head of sales and marketing Manal Obeid. "I flew with the aircraft directly from Montreal to Amman and it was an amazing flight. The crew love the new Vision."

"The Global 5000 jet's performance combined with its luxurious and spacious cabin makes it the ideal aircraft to meet the needs of our discerning customers." says Mohammad Abu Ghazaleh, chairman of Arab Wings.

Further expansion of the fleet is expected soon, beginning with the Hawker 800XP expected in Amman as EBAN went to press and owned by Arab Wings, then the managed Global 5000, and finally an additional Challenger 605 which will be added to Gulf Wings fleet in Dubai.

Founded in 1975, Arab Wings is one of the first and longest-standing private executive jet charter operators in Jordan and in the Middle East. It also offers aircraft handling, aircraft management and medical evacuation. Arab Wings is owned by the International Wings Group, an aviation holding company established in 2009.

"We are delighted to welcome Arab Wings, a long-time Bombardier customer, to the Global jet family," says Khader Mattar, regional vp, sales, Middle East, Africa and India for Bombardier Business Aircraft. "The Global 5000 business jet, featuring the new Vision Flight Deck, combines comfort, speed and range with the latest in avionics technology. Arab Wings' customers will be among the first in the world to experience this fantastic jet," he adds.