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MJET announces induction of its first CRJ200 for Elisen Elite AFS 500 VIP conversion
(Canada Newswire English Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Attention News/Assignment Editors
Work underway to convert CRJ200 from commercial airliner to VIP business
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MONTREAL, May 7 /CNW Telbec/ - MJET, an Elisen Company, providers of integrated engineering, completion, customization and maintenance services for commercial and business aircraft, today announced the induction of its first Bombardier CRJ200 for VIP conversion incorporating the Elisen Elite Auxiliary Fuel System (AFS) 500. The aircraft will be operated by Corpac Canada Ltd. of Calgary, Alberta.
Following the recent introduction of the Elisen Elite AFS 500, MJET will completely reconfigure Corpac's aircraft and transform it from a 50-seat airliner into a 15-seat VIP business jet, featuring the addition of a forward lavatory and the integration of the Elisen Elite AFS 500. Designed specifically for the CRJ100/200 series, this system provides an additional 4,500?lbs of fuel.
With 10,696 flight hours, Corpac's recently acquired CRJ200 (production number 7644) first entered service in 2002.
"We are very pleased that work has started on our CRJ200," said Roger Cross, Executive Vice President, Corpac Canada Ltd. "MJET has the best conversion program of its kind on the market. With a solid track record in business aircraft reconfiguration and an attractive delivery schedule, MJET will significantly enhance this aircraft by extending range and maximizing usable cabin space," Mr. Cross added.
"We welcome Corpac as our first CRJ200 Elisen Elite AFS 500?VIP conversion client," said St?phane Durand, President, MJET. "Leveraging more than ten years of engineering experience with CRJs and our permanent in-house team of completions experts, we will deliver a VIP-configured CRJ200 that offers superior range with exceptional luxury and comfort," Mr. Durand concluded.
With final customer delivery scheduled for January 2009, engineering work on Corpac's CRJ200 commenced prior to the April 5, 2008 induction at MJET's completion facility. The aircraft will be used for private and charter operations.
NOTE: MJET will attend EBACE 2008, Geneva, May 20 - 22 (booth 1435).
MJET President, St?phane Durand, and Executive Vice President and Chief
Engineer, Taif Rahman, will be available for interviews prior to and
during EBACE.
About MJET, an Elisen Company
MJET, an Elisen Company, provides integrated engineering, completion, customization and maintenance services for commercial and business aircraft. Elisen is "Design Approval Organization" (DAO) certified by Transport Canada, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Privately-held MJET, an Elisen company, was founded in 1997 by St?phane Durand and Taif Rahman, two senior aerospace engineers. With a team of 100 full-time engineers, maintenance specialists and interior completion experts, MJET serves clients worldwide from its 80,000 square foot full-service facility at Montreal's Trudeau International Airport. For more information, please visit www.mjet.aero or call 1-866-YUL-MJET (985-6538)/(514) 631-5552.
Mark Lowe, PRagmatic Communications, For MJET, an Elisen company, (514) 499-9632, mark.lowe@pragcom.com; St?phane Durand, President, MJET, an Elisen company, (514) 631-5552, s.durand@mjet.elisen.aero
Copyright ? 2008 Canada Newswire Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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