Slovenian operator Elit'Avia has opened a US sales office in Atlanta, which it says has greatly facilitated the provision of charter and other services to US-based clients, and has further advanced aircraft sales.

The company has a large charter fleet of Bombardier long range aircraft, including Global 6000s, Global XRS, Challenger 605s and Challenger 300s. The company also has consid-erable experience with other aircraft manufacturers, currently managing three Falcons and previously managing Gulfstream models, including the G550 and G450.

“This has been a good year for Elit'Avia,” says Michel Coulomb, president. “We now operate one of the world's largest Global 6000 fleets. Being based in the heart of Europe provides a unique perspective and facilitates access to markets from western Europe, to Russia, to Africa – with one of Europe's most modern Bombardier long-range fleets. Additionally, our experienced, multicultural and multilingual team has worked hard to serve these markets with tailor-made solutions, maximum professionalism and attention to detail. Our clients are often relatively new to business aviation, but have the sophisticated requirements and preferences associated with ownership and operation of modern long-range aircraft. They appreciate our proven ability to seamlessly manage all stages of completions management at the factory, turnkey aircraft management and charter.”

The Ljubljana-based company is taking two aircraft to EBACE on behalf of Bombardier.