Machjet International has added a second Cessna Citation CJ4 to its fleet, giving the Queensland-owned aviation company 2 of only 3 CJ4 aircraft currently operating in Australia.
The new aircraft, VH-IPY, has arrived at Machjet International’s Sunshine Coast Airport base and joins the existing CJ4, VH-PIY, as the company expands its fleet in response to growing demand for private charter.
The expansion is set to continue, with another aircraft expected to join the Machjet International fleet in the coming months.
Machjet International Managing Director Simon McDermott said the decision to add a second CJ4 had been driven by demand and the performance of the company’s existing aircraft.
‘The CJ4 has been a great aircraft for us and demand has continued to grow, so adding a second one made sense,’ Mr McDermott said.
‘To now own 2 of only 3 CJ4s in Australia is a significant milestone for Machjet International and gives us greater capacity and flexibility for our clients.
‘We also have another aircraft joining the fleet in the coming months, so it is an exciting period of growth for the business.’
The Citation CJ4 can carry up to 8 to 9 passengers, has a maximum range of 2,165 nautical miles and combines business jet performance with the flexibility to access a broad range of regional airports.
Both CJ4s are owned and operated by Machjet International from its Sunshine Coast base and, like every aircraft across the Machjet International fleet, operate with 2 qualified pilots as standard.
The latest fleet addition follows significant investment in Machjet International’s Sunshine Coast operations, including its multimillion-dollar purpose-built hangar and Fixed Base Operation at Sunshine Coast Airport.
Mr McDermott said the company’s continued investment in aircraft, infrastructure and people was supporting the next phase of Machjet International’s growth.
‘We have invested significantly in our aircraft, our facilities and our people, and that investment gives us the capacity to continue growing alongside demand,’ he said.
‘With another aircraft already on the way, we are continuing to expand the fleet and strengthen Machjet International’s capability across Australia and internationally.’