Grob Aerospace returns to EBACE, Europe’s premier business aviation show this year, buoyed by a swelling order book for its spn light business jet. For despite the adversity the program suffered at the end of the year 2006, with the loss of the second prototype, enthusiasm for Europe’s newest and unique all-composite aircraft continues to grow.

Grob Aerospace is establishing a US entity to provide a complete, world-class ownership experience to North-American customers of its all-new composite light business jet, the spn, the company announced today, May 21st. The move reflects the fact that approximately half the spn customer base to date, as well as three-quarters of the world’s business aircraft fleet, is US-based.

Grob Aerospace has appointed Northern Executive Aviation (NEA) in the UK as a factory-authorized service partner for its spn light jet to support customers in Europe. Based at the UK’s third largest airport in Manchester, EASA 145 certificated NEA boasts 40 years’ experience supporting business aviation customers on a wide range of aircraft and has held Bombardier Authorized Service Centre status for 10 years.

Grob Aerospace has selected Geven, based in Naples, Italy, as the manufacturer of their seats for the Executive layout of its spn light jet. These new seats were designed by Porsche Design Studio for Grob Aerospace as part of their mandate for entire spn interior.