Starling Aerospace has handed over a Cessna Citation CJ aircraft to operator Naljets having completed a complete interior upgrade.
Naljets is a long-standing business jet charter company based in the North East of the UK. Flying from Newcastle International Airport, it also has offices in the Isle of Man and hangarage at Biggin Hill Airport. Naljets appointed Starling Aerospace to deliver the end-to-end project, from design to installation, which took approximately three months.
Starling Aerospace said it has seen significant growth in demand for its bespoke aircraft interior refurbishment capabilities. In 2023, the aircraft interiors specialist, located between London Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, began operating a 3-in-1 CNC perforating, stitching and embroidery combined machine. This was used to create a bespoke, intricate pattern for the new seat covers.
Commenting at the handover of its Cessna Citation CJ, Craig McLeod, founder and director of Naljets, said: “We are delighted with the completion of a major bespoke cabin upgrade and refresh for our Cessna Citation CJ, which was executed beautifully and professionally by our colleagues at Starling Aerospace. Thanks to the expertise and craftsmanship of their skilled team, our aircraft has undergone a truly remarkable transformation that transcends mere refurbishment, creating sleek design and enhanced comfort, to exacting detail. We are thrilled at the result, which will also be greatly appreciated by our discerning customers.”
Starling’s co-founding director, Coralie Wigg, said: “Our mission is to create beautiful aircraft interiors and this project with Naljets provided an opportunity to showcase our capabilities and exceed the client’s expectations. Having invested significantly in CAD-based machinery, we are able to deliver any design for leather and fabric, no matter how complex. Seeing the end result was very rewarding for Starling’s team.”
