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05/02/06 - New options for interior configuration and aircraft systems introduced for Grob spn
Six seat Executive interior configuration, Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), and Enhanced Vision System (EVS) available for sale immediately.
As part of its ongoing strategy to provide Grob spn customers with full operational flexibility, Grob Aerospace announced today several enhancements to its light jet. All are available for sale immediately, and are designed to increase passenger comfort and security.
Customers can now choose to configure their aircraft with a new six seat Executive interior configuration which includes a full lavatory and galley. Grob also announced today that customers can now purchase, as options, both an auxiliary power unit (APU) and an enhanced vision system (EVS), which provide pilots greater situation awareness, such as landing visibility at night or in weather.
A full scale mock-up of the new interior is on display at the Grob exhibit (#578) at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) being held in Geneva from May 3-5, 2006.
New interior option provides large seats and full functionality
The new Executive cabin configuration comprises four 18 inch (46 cm) single club seats plus two front facing seats located aft. All seats will have adjustable arm and head rests, can be comfortably reclined, rotated sideways as well as moved forward and aft. The cabin is outfitted with four fold-out tables, six 110 volt outlets for laptops or for other electronic devices, and six passenger activated LED lights. Headphone jacks in each armrest allow for installation of optional entertainment equipment.
Customers will have the choice to locate the toilet or the galley either front or aft in the cabin. No matter which location they choose, the toilet consists of a vanity unit comprising a cold water faucet, storage cabinet, illuminated mirror, coat hook and an 110V power outlet. Similarly, the large galley has stowage capacity to accommodate light catering, and is pre-designed to allow for easy installation of optional electrical devices such as a coffee maker, oven, or microwave.
The aircraft's interior is built using a selection of high-quality materials throughout, such as wood or wood-like surfaces, leather, metal plating and robust carpeting. Completions for production aircraft will be performed at Grob Aerospace's manufacturing facility in Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany.
Available immediately, the new Executive interior will sell along the current Standard eight seat "plug and play" interior already offered, and is now listed in the aircraft's "Master Options Catalogue".
EVS and APU increase operational flexibility
The new APU, not normally available for an aircraft of this size, will provide ground power for engine starting, avionics, and entertainment equipment, among others as well as bleed air for environmental control. It will also be certified for in flight operation. The new EVS option, manufactured by Kollsman Inc., will be fully integrated with APEX avionics and display screens. Currently available on Gulfstream products, the Kollsman EVS system combines IR technology with video imaging software. Both the APU and EVS are available immediately for customer deliveries starting in Q3 2008.
Recognizing the added choice now offered, Niall Olver, CEO of ExecuJet Aviation Group said, "Today's new options now give customers more flexibility to configure and confidently operate their Grob spn in a variety of applications including that of passenger service, air ambulance, cargo or multi mission transport"
ExecuJet Aviation Group - World wide sales distributor
ExecuJet Aviation Group (www.execujet.net) is the exclusive world-wide sales distributor and maintenance support partner for the Grob spn. Swiss based, ExecuJet is a world leading aircraft sales, service and support provider with associated operational and maintenance facilities in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia and Mexico.
More information about the Grob spn is available at the website: www.grobspn.com.
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