A Dornier 328 Jet has made its first commercial flight into London City airport, flying from Reykjavik, Iceland, on a private charter with executive jet operator, Icejet.

Dornier 328 serial 3320, which has been modified for steep approach, flight level 35 and extended range capability by 328 Support Services in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, touched down after a two hour 50 minute flight from Iceland.

The aircraft features the 'Envoy' interior in a 14-seat layout with eight club seats and six regular seats. Further customisation includes the addition of walnut veneered cabinets, wardrobe, stowages and galley.

"We anticipate more demand for London City Airport," commented oper-ations director Jon Ingi Jonsson who piloted the aircraft on its 5.5 degree approach. "Our aircraft is the only Dornier 328 Jet certificated for its strict operating criteria."

328 Support Services is close to completion on two further 328 Jets for associated company Mikado Capital.

The last aircraft, which has already been sold, will feature the addition of long range fuel tanks, enabling a 2,000nm range.

328 Support Services ceo Dave Jackson confirmed at the EBACE show in Geneva in May that the company was busy responding to requests for interior conversions from a number of new customers for up to 10 further aircraft. It is working on offering five possible cabin layouts, as well as the current 'Envoy' layout.

Created in January 2006 as the new German subsidiary of the UK's Corporate Jet Services Ltd, 328 Support Services GmbH holds the type certificate for the Dornier 328 Jet and Turboprop aircraft. It provides worldwide support to a fleet in excess of 200 aircraft.