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Richard Gaona, Executive Chairman & CEO Comlux, and Benoit Defforge, President ACJ, signing the 4^th ACJ320 neo contract.

Pictured from left to right are Joseph Huber, Deputy Chairman & CFO Comlux, Christophe Pelet, EVP Contracts & Legal Comlux, Benoit Defforge, President Airbus Airbus Corporate Jets, Richard Gaona Executive Chairman & CEO Comlux, Greg Turner, Owner’s representative.

Comlux has placed a new order for an ACJ320neo, re-affirming its role as the largest single customer for the aircraft and taking its total orders for the type to four.The deal means that Comlux has now ordered a total of 20 Airbus corporate jets. Cabin outfitting will be done by Comlux Completion in Indianapolis.

“Airbus and Comlux have both made a business out of setting new standards, of which the ACJ320neo and our growing fleet of them are the latest examples,” said Comlux Chairman and CEO Richard Gaona. “We are already the largest customer for ACJ320neo Family aircraft, all powered by the new CFM International LEAP-1A engine. Together with our extensive outfitting experience, plus four NEO cabins booked for completion at our centre in Indianapolis, we are in a leading position.”

The ACJ320neo is derived from the Airbus A320neo aircraft Family, which features new engines and wingtip-mounted Sharklets.

“Time-saving comfort and aircraft availability are vital in the corporate jet world, and our airliner heritage enables us to deliver more of these with the ACJ320neo Family than anyone else plus the benefit of unbeatable life-cycle costs,” said ACJ President Benoit Defforge.

Corporate jet orders and commitments for A320neo Family-derived aircraft now total 15.

The ACJ319neo flies eight passengers 6,750 nm/12,500 km or more than 15 hours, while the ACJ320neo can transport 25 passengers 6,000 nm/11,100 km or more than 13 hours.

Both aircraft capitalise on the modern design of the A320 Family and its airliner heritage, which bring the enhanced protection of fly-by-wire controls, the cost and time-saving benefits of centralised maintenance. This means the aircraft hold their value better over time.

Airlines and corporate jet customers have ordered almost 15,000 A320 Family aircraft to date, with more than 800 of the new A320neo version already serving airlines worldwide.

Around 200 Airbus corporate jets are in service worldwide, flying on every continent, including Antarctica.

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About Airbus Corporate Jets

Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) creates the world’s most rewarding flying experiences for customers by providing them with unique expertise, the finest service, best technology and highest standards of care in corporate aviation. All Airbus corporate jets come from the most modern aircraft family on the market, derived from Airbus’ successful market-leading jetliners.

https://www.acj.airbus.com

About Airbus

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

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Picture from left to right: Joseph Huber, Deputy Chairman & CFO, Stuart Burrows, Vice President Business Development, DC Aviation Group, Tobias Laps, Senior Vice President Sales, Comlux, Richard Gaona, Executive Chairman & CEO.

Comlux is pleased to announce that its Completion division has been selected by DC Aviation Group to complete the VIP interior of an ACJ320neo aircraft. This new signing consolidates Comlux Completion’s order book with a total of 4 ACJ320neo VIP cabins contracts signed to date.

Before flying to Comlux’ Indianapolis facilities, the aircraft, belonging to an undisclosed customer of DC Aviation Group, is to be delivered green by Airbus in November 2019.

Michael Kuhn, CEO DC Aviation Group says, “We have been working on the ACJ320neo project on behalf of the owner for more than a year. Further to the selection of Callies Gräfe Design earlier this year for the interior design concept, we are now pleased to team with Comlux Completion for the building the VIP cabin. Their experience on Airbus cabin completions and their customer-minded and innovative approach has made the difference in the selection process of the outfitting center.” He adds, “We are looking forward to get delivery of the completed aircraft to start operations and fly our customer around the world.”

Daron Dryer, CEO Comlux Completion says,“We are very proud to sign this new VIP completion contract with DC Aviation. This is our 4^th completion order for an ACJ320neo aircraft and DC Aviation’s choice confirms again our positioning as the leader of VIP completions for this type.” He adds,” With the extensive ramp up activity planned for the next couple of years, we are reinforcing our work force in every department. We are also recruiting new talents to boost our efficiency. After 10 years in the industry, Comlux Completion has now gained the experience and stability required to be successful in the market. Thanks to the vision and confidence of its shareholders, Comlux is building a bright future for its employees.”

Since 2009, Comlux Completion has completed a full range of VIP completions including Airbus ACJ319, ACJ320, ACJ321, ACJ330, Boeing BBJ, BBJ3, 757BBJ, and Sukhoi SBJ. With 1 ACJ320neo and 1 BBJ MAX currently in completion, plus an order book of 3 ACJ320neo, Comlux Completion demonstrates its ability to deliver the most customized and innovative interiors to its VIP clients.

DC Aviation emerged in 2007 from the former DaimlerChrysler Aviation, a DaimlerChrysler AG subsidiary that was founded in 1998. With branches in Dubai, Malta and additional locations in Moscow and Paris, its international presence keeps growing steadily. During its 20-year corporate history, DC Aviation has acquired comprehensive experience in aircraft management. Today, DC Aviation offers a complete portfolio ranging from aircraft management through aircraft charter to the maintenance of business jets and handling services. Its fleet includes the Cessna Citation XLS+, long distance jets like the Gulfstream G650 and large-cabin jets like the Airbus ACJ319. In March 2016, DC Aviation expanded its operating license to include the commercial use of helicopters.

Comlux is one of the leaders in Business Aviation, Transaction, and Completion services. For over 15 years, we have been Engineering luxury for VIP customers looking for personal and professional management of their private aviation needs: aircraft sales and acquisitions, aircraft operations and charter management, cabin interiors, maintenance and upgrades. Headquartered in Switzerland with a global presence around the world, Comlux delivers World-class Swiss-made business aviation services at the highest standards of the industry.

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For further details please contact marketing@comlux.com or visit us on www.comlux.com

Comlux is pleased to announce that its VIP operations division in Europe Comlux Malta Ltd has been awarded the Certificate of Registration to the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage 3 by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC). The approval confirms that the Safety Management System (SMS) is fully integrated into Comlux Aviation’s aircraft management operations and that the company consistently maintains the highest standards of safety and security in the aviation industry.

Andrea Zanetto, CEO Comlux Aviation says, “We are very proud to join the select group of companies worldwide which have reached the ISBAO Stage 3, the highest-level registration issued by IBAC. Thanks to the commitment, dedication and “safety” culture of all our employees around the world, it took us only 4 years to improve from IS-BAO Stage 1 to IS-BAO Stage 3.” He added, “This award demonstrates a superior level of safety and professionalism in our everyday operations and our engagement to always provide our VIP aircraft owners and VIP charter flyers with the best and safer service ever”.

Comlux is one of the leaders in Business Aviation, Transaction, and Completion services. For over 15 years, we have been Engineering luxury for VIP customers looking for personal and professional management of their private aviation needs: aircraft sales and acquisitions, aircraft operations and charter management, cabin interiors, maintenance and upgrades. Headquartered in Switzerland with a global presence around the world, Comlux delivers World-class Swiss-made business aviation services at the highest standards of the industry.

Comlux | Engineering Luxury

For further details please contact marketing@comlux.com or visit us on www.comlux.com

Comlux is pleased to announce the delivery of its first VIP Wide body cabin completion on an Airbus ACJ330. Both the interior design and the cabin outfitting have been performed by Comlux Completion, the Completion & Services center of the group, based in Indianapolis USA.

The ultra-spacious interior of over 200 m2 /2200 ft2 allows up to 31 passengers to travel in ultimate comfort in various master suites, lounges, dining area, and first-class seating. The aircraft is also equipped with a gym room and an entertainment area featuring a 52in curved OLED monitor.

Since 2009, Comlux Completion has completed a full range of narrow body completions from ACJ319/BBJ to ACJ321/BBJ3, consistently demonstrating its ability to deliver the most customized and innovative interiors to its VIP clients. This aircraft represents the 12^th interior completion for Comlux Completion overall and the 1^st wide body completion.

“With our first wide body completion, we are now entering in the “Club” of the very few Wide body approved completion centers. With the new management team in place in Indianapolis led by Domingo Ureña-Raso, Executive President and Daron Dryer, CEO, we are ready for the next challenges in the VIP completion industry,” said Richard Gaona, Executive Chairman & CEO Comlux.” This ACJ330 is the perfect example of our competencies within the Comlux group, from Transaction, to Completion and Operations. Beyond interior outfitting by Comlux Completion, the aircraft was sold by Comlux Transactions to an undisclosed client in 2018 and Comlux Aviation has just started to operate the aircraft through its dedicated” wide-body AOC” in Aruba, already operating two large VIP BBJ767 and BBJ777.”

Comlux is one of the leaders in Business Aviation, Transaction, and Completion services. For over 15 years, we have been Engineering luxury for VIP customers looking for personal and professional management of their private aviation needs: aircraft sales and acquisitions, aircraft operations and charter management, cabin interiors, maintenance and upgrades. Headquartered in Switzerland with a global presence around the world, Comlux delivers World-class Swiss-made business aviation services at the highest standards of the industry.

Comlux | Engineering Luxury

For further details please contact marketing@comlux.com or visit us on www.comlux.com

Comlux is pleased to announce the sale of one Global 7500 and one Challenger 650 with two different customers, as well as the signing of a contract for Aircraft Management and Operation for the Challenger 650. Both transactions have been performed by Comlux Transactions, the aircraft sales, acquisition & consulting branch of the Comlux Group

The Global 7500, belonging to the Comlux portfolio, was sold to an undisclosed customer in the United States and is due for delivery in 2020.

For the Challenger 650, Comlux Transactions has assisted its customer in the acquisition phase of the brand-new aircraft from the manufacturer Bombardier. The aircraft entered into service earlier in May with Comlux Aviation, the VIP operations division of the Comlux Group. The arrival of the aircraft based in Russia, and operated under Comlux Malta EASA AOC, increases the existing Comlux fleet of business jets and consolidates the extensive experience Comlux has on Bombardier operations since its creation in 2003.

Richard Gaona Executive Chairman and CEO of Comlux says” I am very pleased with the development of our activities in the business jet segment.” He added, “Comlux is better known for itsreputation and expertise in the market of the very large cabin long-haul VIP aircraft with Airbus and Boeing products. Today, we demonstrate to our customers that we are performing as well in the business jet segment by operating and selling more jets of this category. I strongly believe that our swiss-made, world-class service will attract more aircraft owners and buyers willing to have their aviation needs managed professionally and personally.”

Comlux is one of the leaders in Business Aviation, Transaction and Completion services. For over 15 years, we have been Engineering luxury for VIP customers looking for personal and professional management of their private aviation needs: aircraft sales and acquisitions, aircraft operations and charter management, cabin interiors, maintenance and upgrades. Headquartered in Switzerland with a global presence around the world, Comlux delivers World-class Swiss-made business aviation services at the highest standards of the industry.

Comlux | Engineering Luxury

For further details please contact marketing@comlux.com or visit us on www.comlux.com

Hamburg, 25 March 2019 – Comlux has taken delivery of the first of three ACJ320neo^[1] aircraft, which will now enter VIP cabin-outfitting by Comlux Completion in Indianapolis. It is the largest customer for the ACJ320neo Family, which has already won a total of 11 orders.

“The new ACJ320neo gives us the means to deliver nonstop flights to even more of the world. CFM International has supported Comlux over the years, and we have chosen its new, fuel-efficient and highly reliable LEAP-1A engines to power the aircraft. Comlux Completion will install a unique VIP cabin interior, using the most advanced technologies to offer the best comfort and luxury to our customer,” says Comlux Executive Chairman and CEO Richard Gaona.

The ACJ320neo family uses new engines and wingtip mounted Sharklets to deliver a 15 per cent fuel-saving, which also translates into a leap forward in range for business jet operators.

It comprises an ACJ320neo that can fly 25 passengers 13 hours or 6,000 nm/11,100 km, and an ACJ319neo that can transport eight passengers 15 hours or 6,750 nm/12,500 km.

“Airbus corporate jets already have a reputation for comfort, reliability and value, already enjoy similar operating costs to traditional business jets through their airliner heritage, and are now even more economical in their NEO versions,” says ACJ President Benoit Defforge.

More than 700 A320neo Family aircraft are already in service with airlines and, with over 15,000 firm orders for the whole A320 Family, it is the clear leader in its class.

Airbus’ A320 Family pioneered features that are now standard in most new-generation business jets – such as enhanced-protection fly-by-wire controls, cost-saving centralised maintenance and weight-saving carbonfibre – ensuring that it has a long and successful future ahead of it.

More than 190 Airbus corporate jets are in service worldwide, flying on every continent, including Antarctica.

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About Airbus Corporate Jets

Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) creates the world’s most rewarding flying experiences for customers by providing them with unique expertise, the finest service, best technology and highest standards of care in corporate aviation. All Airbus corporate jets come from the most modern aircraft family on the market, derived from Airbus’ successful market-leading jetliners.

https://www.acj.airbus.com

About Airbus

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Comlux is pleased to announce that Comlux Completion, its completion and service center in Indianapolis, is raising the bar in maintenance services on large VIP aircraft such as ACJ and BBJ. During the 2018 year, Comlux maintained a steady stream of recurrent maintenance clients but also gained 4 new operators including 3 BBJs based in the US and 1 BBJ2 based in the Middle East. In parallel with the growing maintenance business, Comlux has simultaneously worked to complete 2 VIP completions on both a BBJ and an A330-200 while gearing up for the arrival of the first ever BBJ Max 8 completion and ACJ320neo.

Comlux Completion is an approved Airbus and Boeing outfitter, an Authorized Service Center for ACJ, and a Warranty and repair Center for BBJ type aircraft. On top of scheduled maintenance checks, most of the work accomplished in 2018 required several interior modifications and avionics upgrades. One BBJ was upgraded with a complete Collins Aerospace’s Venue^TM cabin management system, for which Comlux and Collins Aerospace signed a general terms agreement last year.

To enhance both the completion and maintenance business, Comlux Completion launched Comlux 3.0 at the end of 2017, an initiative to advance the “Engineering Luxury” mission statement through technology equipment, employee training and R&D investments. On the services side, the program includes digital maintenance tools for paperless operations for task cards and part tracking efforts through wireless tablets and bar code scanners.

“Comlux provides clients a top of the line VIP maintenance option in the industry with a full pedigree of in-house engineering and back shop fabrication capabilities for their aircraft,” stated Daron Dryer, CEO for Comlux Completion. “We aim to protect the value of the assets of our customers by performing quality maintenance and repair work in accordance with the manufacturer best practices,” stated Dryer. “We have consistently proven that we are not only one of the leading centers of VIP completions, but we have now established ourselves as an industry leader in providing VIP maintenance services worldwide.”

Comlux is one of the leaders in Business Aviation, Transaction and Completion services. For over 15 years, we have been Engineering luxury for VIP customers looking for personal and professional management of their private aviation needs: aircraft sales and acquisitions, aircraft operations and charter management, cabin interiors, maintenance and upgrades.

Headquartered in Switzerland with a global presence around the world, Comlux delivers World-class Swiss-made business aviation services at the highest standards of the industry.

Comlux | Engineering Luxury

For further details please contact

marketing@comlux.com

or visit us on

www.comlux.com

Further to green delivery from Boeing back in December 2018 followed by exterior paint work, Comlux is pleased to announce the arrival of the first ever cabin completion on the first worldwide BBJ Max 8 at Comlux Completion. Comlux is planning to deliver the aircraft to its US-based owner before the end of the year.

The cabin interior of the first BBJ Max 8 is designed by New York based architect, Peter Marino, FAIA, the principle and founder of Peter Marino Architect, a 160-person firm. Widely credited with redefining modern luxury through equal emphasis on architecture and interior design, Marino’s work includes award-winning residential, retail, cultural, and hospitality projects worldwide.

“We are honored to be selected by the first customer of the BBJ Max 8 program to complete their aircraft,” stated Daron Dryer, CEO Comlux Completion. “Comlux has the “customer at heart” in terms of bringing their expectations to life, which will truly be showcased and enhanced by the luxurious and unique designs of PMA.” Dryer continued, “The arrival of the first Max 8 together with two more in 2020 further establish Comlux as an industry leader and innovator in completions on next generation aircraft.”

Comlux is one of the leaders in Business Aviation, Transaction and Completion services. For over 15 years, we have been Engineering luxury for VIP customers looking for personal and professional management of their private aviation needs: aircraft sales and acquisitions, aircraft operations and charter management, cabin interiors, maintenance and upgrades. Headquartered in Switzerland with a global presence around the world, Comlux delivers World-class Swiss-made business aviation services at the highest standards of the industry.

Comlux | Engineering Luxury

For further details please contact marketing@comlux.com or visit us on www.comlux.com

With the upcoming delivery of its first Wide Body completion and the arrival of the first Boeing BBJ MAX and Airbus ACJ neo in Indianapolis this winter, Comlux Completion is pleased to announce the following organizational and operational changes.

Daron Dryer is promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Comlux Completion as of January 1^st, 2019, taking over Scott Meyer’s duties. Daron has over 20 years’ experience within the aviation industry. He joined Comlux in 2009 as Director of Engineering and was promoted Chief Operating Officer in 2017. Daron has successfully integrated a technology and research center within Comlux, developing in-house innovative solutions for the VIP cabin outfitting industry.

Scott Meyer is appointed Executive Vice President at the Comlux Group level. Scott has been with Comlux Completion practically since the inception of the company. He started his career at Comlux in 2009 as VP Engineering. In March 2014 he was appointed Chief Operating Officer and since early 2015 has held the position of Chief Executive Officer of Comlux Completion.

“I would like to thank Scott for his performance and dedication during the last 10 years which have made Comlux Completion what it is today.” says Richard Gaona, Chairman and CEO of Comlux. “Now, Daron has my full support and the one of the Board of Directors to write a new chapter for Comlux Completion to become The Center of Excellence and Innovation in VIP Completion.”

Comlux is one of the leaders in Business Aviation, Transaction and Completion services. For over 15 years, we have been Engineering luxury for VIP customers looking for personal and professional management of their private aviation needs: aircraft sales and acquisitions, aircraft operations and charter management, cabin interiors, maintenance and upgrades. Headquartered in Switzerland with a global presence around the world, Comlux delivers World-class Swiss-made business aviation services at the highest standards of the industry.

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Comlux is pleased to announce the first anniversary of the successful operation and charter of the beautiful B777-200LR VIP of Crystal AirCruises “Crystal Skye”. The aircraft entered into service on the Comlux Aruba commercial AOC in August of 2017 and has been chartered on behalf of Crystal AirCruises by OneAbove, the charter sales division of Comlux. Crystal Skye has traveled around the world flying over 589 total flight hours, landing in over 35 cities and visiting every continent in the world (except Antarctica) in its first year of operation.

The B777-200LR VIP has been cruising the skies for VIP passengers on high-end exclusive luxury tours and journeys around the world. During the flights, the passengers can enjoy an ultra-spacious wide body interior equipped with the latest technology in terms of entertainment and connectivity. The exclusive First-class seats for 88 guests are designed for maximum personal space and ergonomic comfort and convert to 180-degree lie-flat beds. The expansive VIP lounge at the front features a stand-up bar and four oval dining tables perfectly designed to allow the passengers to share meals and socialize together during the flights. Cuisine is prepared by a dedicated executive chef, in two state-of-the-art galleys and served by a dozen of cabin attendants specially trained by Comlux.

Customers who have utilized the aircraft during the past year have included major sports teams, national sports teams, royal families, celebrities, casinos and high net worth individuals, to name a few. The aircraft also carried football teams to the World Cup in Russia. It was chartered for many different events around the world to celebrate various occasions including holidays, birthdays and a unique 2018 New Year: Departing from Singapore, the high-end passengers of “Crystal Skye” turned back the clock and celebrated New Year’s Eve twice on both sides of the International Date Line in Sydney, Australia and Honolulu – Hawaii in the United States.

“Comlux with their team of aviation professionals provides Crystal the platform to deliver our brand experience in the air with our VIP B777-200LR aircraft,” stated Richard Ziskind, VP and Managing Director of Crystal AirCruises/Luxury Air.Ziskind continued, “Comlux provides Crystal with the highest level of operational support and sales distribution, while allowing Crystal to have full control over the elements to deliver the finest charter aircraft product in the business today.”

Andrea Zanetto, CEO Comlux Aviation stated: “We are extremely proud to have been operating the Crystal AirCruises B777-200LR VIP this past year.” Zanetto continued, “We have developed a great partnership with the team at Crystal AirCruises. We have extended our unique approach Customer at Heart, Performance in mind by providing the customers with the best quality service available in the VIP aviation industry. Our operational team is up to speed with Crystal AirCruises to prepare for the next exclusive travels for fall and winter seasons.”

Comlux is one of the leaders in Business Aviation, Transaction and Completion services. For over 15 years, we have been Engineering luxury for VIP customers looking for personal and professional management of their private aviation needs: aircraft sales and acquisitions, aircraft operations and charter management, cabin interiors, maintenance and upgrades.
Headquartered in Switzerland with a global presence around the world, Comlux delivers World-class Swiss-made business aviation services at the highest standards of the industry.

Comlux | Engineering Luxury

For further details please contact marketing@comlux.com or visit us on www.comlux.com