Category Archives: Operator Updates

TWC Aviation Now Landmark – 4th Largest Fleet In Charter

Charter operator Landmark Aviation has completed the re-branding of TWC Aviation based in Van Nuys and San Jose, CA following the acquisition in April 2015 and is now operating under the Landmark name. TWC was founded in 1998 and most recently operated 29 jets of various makes and sizes. TWC’s operating certificate remains intact and operations are now under the Landmark name.

Temporary Landmark signage is up at both California locations. TWC’s office in White Plains, NY has been relocated to the Landmark facility at HPN, and the Scottsdale, AZ airport recently opened office is now closed.

Landmark Aviation’s charter fleet now numbers 63, the fourth largest charter fleet behind Executive Jet Management with 100 aircraft for charter, Travel Management Company with 67 and Delta Private Jets with 65 aircraft.

Landmark’s entire charter fleet is only available in FlightList PRO.

Landmark has been on a growth run the past two years, having acquired several operators including Galvin Flying Service in Seattle, WA, Sterling Aviation in Milwaukee, Midlantic Jet Charters in Atlantic City, and now TWC Aviation in California. These, in addition to Landmarks existing charter fleets in North Carolina and South Dakota.

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Photos & Specs – New Citation Latitude Midsize Jet Charter

Aircraft Management Group and it’s charter division AMG Jets took delivery of one of the first Citation Latitudes. It is the first Latitude available for charter.

The Citation Latitude jet boasts the most spacious and most refined cabin environment in the midsize jet category. At 77 inches wide, six feet tall and more than 21 feet long with a flat floor, and stand up cabin, the Latitude was built for comfort. The aircraft comfortably seats 9 passengers and features a cruciform tail and all metal fuselage.

Citation Latitude Quick Specs:
Midsize Business Jet, seats 9 max.
Cabin Dimensions; W 6’5″, H 6’0″, L 21’9″
Baggage Capacity; 127 cu.ft.
Range 2,850 NM
Part-135 nonstop coast to coast
Speed 440 KTS

First Citation Latitude available for charter. Operated by AMG Jets.

First Citation Latitude available for charter. Operated by AMG Jets.

Aircraft Management Group took delivery of one of the first Citation Latitudes from Cessna in Wichita, KS.

Aircraft Management Group took delivery of one of the first Citation Latitudes from Cessna in Wichita, KS.

Cabin of Citation Latitude for charter with AMG Jets

Cabin of Citation Latitude for charter with AMG Jets

AMG Jets' new Citation Latitude

AMG Jets’ new Citation Latitude in flight over KICT Wichita Airport as it departed for its new base with AMG at KPIT Pittsburgh, PA.

Citation Latitude cabin configuration

Citation Latitude cabin configuration. Cabin width 6’5″, Height 6’0″, Length 21’9″.

Citation Latitude Jet Charter

John Sieckowski, president of Pittsburgh, Pa.-based aircraft charter and management firm Aircraft Management Group, took the keys to one of the first Cessna Citation Latitudes. Deliveries of the new midsize business jet started on August 27.

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First Citation Latitude for Charter Operated by AMG Jets

Citation Latitude Jet Charter

John Sieckowski, president of Pittsburgh, Pa.-based aircraft charter and management firm Aircraft Management Group, took delivery of the first Citation Latitudes and is first available for charter.

Aircraft Management Group, Inc., a provider of aircraft management and consulting services, as well as private aircraft charter through their AMG Jets division, is eager to announce the addition of a 2015 Citation Latitude to their charter certificate.

Aircraft Management Group, Inc. is the first company in the world to have the Latitude available for charter. The aircraft will spend half of the year based out of KPIT (Pittsburgh International Airport) and the other half based in KPBI (Palm Beach International Airport).

The 9-passenger Citation Latitude jet boasts the most spacious and most refined cabin environment in the midsize jet category. At 77 inches wide, six feet tall and more than 21 feet long with a flat floor, and stand up cabin, the Latitude was built for comfort.

The Latitude is powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney PW306D engines that will power it to a projected speed of just over 440 knots. Its range is 2,850 nm, and its runway takeoff distance is a remarkable 3,668 feet.

“What’s appealing is that it’s got the amenities of larger aircraft but the flexibility to fly into short fields with trans-continental range” said John Sieckowski, President and Owner of Aircraft Management Group, Inc. “That appeals to a lot of customers.”

AMG Jets Charter AMG has grown exponentially since they received their Air Carrier Certificate in 2009 with no sign of slowing down. Including the Latitude, AMG has added three aircraft to their Part 135 certificate in 2015. In total, AMG operates six aircraft including two Beechjet 400As, two Hawker 400XP’s, a Citation CJ3 and now the Citation Latitude.

“With the addition of the Latitude, we expect to expand our customer base by being able to offer flights to the west coast and Europe” said Shannon Pennypacker, Director of Charter Sales and Marketing.

All 6 of AMG’s charter jets are available ONLY in FlightList PRO.

Cabin of Citation Latitude for charter with AMG Jets

Cabin of Citation Latitude for charter with AMG Jets

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JFI Jets Begins Service to Cuba

JFI Jets, a global leader in private jet charter, aircraft management and maintenance, has begun providing on-demand charter service to Cuba from its aircraft bases in Southern, and Northern California, the New York metropolitan area Wilmington, Delaware and throughout the United States.

“Few private charter carriers have the necessary certifications to fly to Cuba presently and even fewer have the local knowledge and contacts on the ground that are key to executing a flawless trip,” says David J. Rimmer, president of JFI Jets, adding, “at JFI we have both. We can provide a level of convenience, customer service and expertise that is unparalleled in the private jet charter industry.”

While JFI Jets has all of the necessary clearances to land in Cuba, at the present time U.S. citizens are required to comply with U.S. Government restrictions for Cuban travel, which are outlined on the U.S. Treasury Fact Sheet. Flights to Cuba must also originate from U.S. Government-designated gateway cities.

Rimmer encouraged booking as early as possible to ensure availability, saying. “Our first flight on the heels of Secretary of State Kerry raising the flag at the U.S. Embassy in Havana recently was perfect.”

Courtesy Luxury Travel Magazine

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Wheels Up Takes Delivery of “Pink Plane” In Time for October

Wheels Up King Air Charter

Wheels Up took delivery of a pink Beechcraft King Air 350i from Textron Aviation on August 28. It will serve as the flagship of the company’s Breast Cancer Awareness initiative. The Pink Plane is the 45th aircraft in the Wheels Up fleet and will enter revenue service beginning October 1, just in time for the start of Breast Cancer Awareness month. (Photo: Textron Aviation)

Charter membership firm Wheels Up took delivery of one-of-a-kind, pink Beechcraft King Air 350i from Textron Aviation on Friday that will serve as the flagship of the company’s Breast Cancer Awareness initiative. Dubbed the Pink Plane, it is the 45th aircraft in the Wheels Up fleet and will enter revenue service beginning October 1, just in time for the start of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

The aircraft will support Wheel Up’s commitment to raising awareness and funds for the Dubin Breast Center at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Wheels Up will donate a portion of the fees for each new membership in October to the Dubin Breast Center. In addition, the company will have a fly-a-thon to encourage current Wheels Up Members to donate to the Dubin Breast Center for every revenue hour flown by the Pink Plane. Wheels Up Members will also be able to make a one-time donation or pledge a dollar amount of their choice for every revenue hour they fly in October.

Courtesy AIN and Wichita Eagle.

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OneJet Expands to Nashville, More Cities Coming

OneJet is taking the next step in building its scheduled charter network with the addition of a route between its Indianapolis International Airport base and Nashville International Airport in Tennessee. OneJet, which offers service under Part 135 with DOT Part 380 economic authority, plans to add the new route beginning September 8 with flights from Indianapolis to Nashville in the morning and returning to Indianapolis in the late afternoon.

Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. earlier this year was named the direct air carrier for OneJet, a provider of regional scheduled nonstop flights in the Eastern U.S.

Based at KMKE Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport and KIND Indianapolis International Airport, OneJet began service on April 6, 2015. Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. operates a fleet of Hawker 400 aircraft on behalf of OneJet.

The addition of Nashville follows the introduction of flights to Milwaukee, Pittsburgh and Memphis earlier this year. The company uses three Hawker 400XPs for the service, with Pentastar Aviation operating the flights. OneJet said its load factors have increased to about 80-percent network-wide. “The addition of Nashville as a destination city is part of OneJet’s multi-phase expansion plan to grow our network of nonstop regional travel,” OneJet CEO Matthew Maguire said. “Nashville has been one of the key destinations demanded by both Indianapolis corporate and community leadership.” OneJet added that it already has received a strong reception, with companies such as Crowe Horwath booking.

Matthew Maguire, OneJet Chief Executive Officer, continued: “To-date, OneJet has surpassed its 1000^thpassenger carried, serving the frequent business traveler as well as becoming a preferred vendor to numerous Fortune 500 companies. As we allocate additional capacity to our focus cities over the course of this coming year, and from those points to an increasing number of destinations, OneJet will continue to expand its network to deliver nonstop service in regional air markets across the country.”

OneJet plans to continue adding locations, with more announcements anticipated over the next year. The company is targeting markets within a 500- to 1,000-mile range that have strong local corporate bases and have “a meaningful demand to the other points already in the market.”

Courtesy Aviation International News Contributing

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XOJET Releases 2015 Mid-Year Update

+20% in retail charter sales
+40% website traffic
+99% web generated sales leads, 2nd Qtr 2015
+56% in new program sales
+51% EBITDA

Charter operator XOJET, Inc., headquartered in Brisbane, CA, announced yesterday in a press release it has surpassed projections in the first half of 2015, delivering 51 percent increase in EBITDA and 20 percent increase in retail charter business. In addition, the company added 100 new Preferred Access clients, as well as continued to grow its portfolio of enterprise clients, representing Fortune 500 companies which typically fly over 100 hours per year, according to the company release.

“XOJET’s high-touch service and flexible product offering allows for a smarter way to fly private,” said CEO Brad Stewart. “Consumer habits are continuing to shift away from fractional ownership models towards more on-demand, pay-as-you-fly experiences and we’re optimistic that we will continue to see substantial growth, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles and the New York tri-state area, as more individuals and companies realize the value and benefits of XOJET versus fractional programs.”

SOURCE XOJET, Inc.

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Operator Meridian Names Chris Battaglia Director of Charter Sales

Charter operator and private aviation company Meridian, based at Teterboro Airport in Teterboro, NJ, is pleased to announce that Chris Battaglia has been named Director of Charter Sales, according to a release from the company. Mr. Battaglia is a business aviation veteran with thirteen years of charter sales experience, six years of financial management experience, and is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Mr. Battaglia will be responsible for executing the long-term sales strategy of Meridian Air Charter, managing the daily operations of charter sales, and developing the West Coast charter business, which will be based at Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) in Hayward, CA, once the FBO and hangar facilities are completed in 2016.

Chris began his aviation career in 2002 with TAG Aviation starting as a Charter Services Representative. Over the years, he was promoted to roles of increasing responsibility, until he left the company as Director of Charter Services. In 2009, he continued his aviation career at TWC Aviation, where he was eventually promoted to VP of Charter Sales. He was responsible for all charter activities in both the wholesale and retail sales areas, while managing a large team of charter sales directors and representatives.

Dennis O’Connell, President of Meridian Air Charter, had this to say, “Chris brings a wealth of charter experience and knowledge to our company. He is joining us during an exciting period of growth as we continue to expand our fleet and build our operation in California. We are looking forward to him helping us get to the next level, and we are very happy to have him on our team.”

All 22 Meridian charter aircraft are available only in FlightList PRO.

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Avjet Adds Another Gulfstream G550, Bases at Teterboro

One of the world’s largest Gulfstream operators, Avjet headquartered in Burbank, CA, recently added a TEB-based G550 to it’s charter fleet. N10MZ features Wi-Fi on board, seating for 14 and is berthable to sleep 5.

With Avjet’s introduction of another G550 into its charter fleet, it now has further strengthened its “coast to coast” coverage of the United States. “The G550 has proven to be one of our most popular offerings, giving our clientele speed, luxury and sophistication only a Gulfstream product can offer,” states Avjet Chairman and CEO Marc Foulkrod. “Teterboro has always been an important exit and entry point in the US and we are very pleased to be able to offer this exquisite G550 for both our local clientele, in and around theNew York metro area, as well as for our international clients,” Foulkrod continued.

Avjet operates 23 charter aircraft, all but 4 are Gulfstream including two G650’s and now four G550’s. The company also operates a Hawker 800XP, 850XP, Falcon 2000 and a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ). The fleet is based primarily at KBUR Burbank, CA, with the Falcon 2000 at KSJC San Jose, a G650 in Japan, and this G550 at KTEB.

FlightList PRO includes Avjet’s entire fleet. 7 of its Gulfstreams are only in FlightList PRO.

Gulfstream G550 Based TEB Teterboro, NJ by Avjet charter

Gulfstream G550 is Based TEB Teterboro, NJ by Avjet charter

Interior of Avjet's charter Gulfstream G550 Based at TEB Teterboro, NJ

Berthable interior of Avjet’s charter Gulfstream G550 Based at TEB Teterboro, NJ

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Solairus Adding More Aircraft, Now A 2015 G-650 at SFO

One of the U.S.’s largest and growing charter operators, Solairus Aviation, has introduced a new 2015 Gulfstream 650, to the U.S. charter market, based at KSFO San Francisco International Airport.

Aircraft amenities include Wi-Fi on board, seating for 14, berthing for 6, Blu-ray-DVD-Satellite TV, convection and microwave ovens, two lavatories- passengers and crew, and satellite phone.

The Solairus charter fleet has grown to 43 aircraft nationwide from executive turboprop King Air B200 to multiple long range Global Express’ and G-650’s. Of Solairus’ 43 charter aircraft, 28 are heavy or long range jets.

The entire fleet nationwide is available only in FlightList PRO including 17 particular aircraft.

Charter Operator Solairus Aviation G650 based SFO

Charter Operator Solairus Aviation G650 based SFO

G650 interior, SFO Based With Charter Operator Solairus Aviation

Interior of SFO Based G-650 With Charter Operator Solairus Aviation

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Charter Operator flyADVANCED Adds Falcon 50EX and King Air 350i to Charter Fleet

Charter operator flyADVANCED has added a 2001 Falcon 50EX and a 2013 King Air B350i to its charter fleet. Both aircraft are based at KILG Wilmington, DE, and the Falcon 50EX includes Wi-Fi on board.

“The addition of these two planes brings our charter fleet to a total of 10 aircraft, ranging from single engine piston to heavy jet,” said Regis de Ramel, CEO of flyADVANCED.

These aircraft, and all 10 charter aircraft, are available ONLY in FlightList PRO.

Falcon 50EX for charter, operated by flyADVANCED.

Falcon 50EX for charter, operated by flyADVANCED.

flyADVANCED is an integrated aircraft management company operating three locations in the mid-Atlantic United States. It offers worldwide charter, aircraft management and maintenance, FBO, MRO rental and flight training services.

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Charter Operator Sun Air Jets Adds Another Gulfstream V

Southern California based operator Sun Air Jets has added a second Gulfstream V to their growing charter fleet. The 2000 12-passenger GIV is based at KCMA Camarillo, CA, easy positioning for Southern California and regional departures, and features a new cabin interior, new paint, high-speed BBML Wi-Fi, and three temperature zones.

The Sun Air Jets charter and managed fleet has grown by 30% thus far in 2015. The charter fleet consists of now 11 midsize through long range jets, including two G-V’s and a Global 5000.

Sun Air Jets is one of only a handful of operators with all four top safety auditor ratings- ARGUS Platinum, Wyvern Wingman, Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Industry Audit Standard, and IS-BAO Registration.

Then entire fleet is only available in FlightList PRO.

Sun Air Jets' new Gulfstream V to charter fleet

Sun Air Jets’ new Gulfstream V to charter fleet

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New York & Florida Based Falcon 2000 Now Available For Charter

– Dual-Based: KISP Long Island, NY and KPBI West Palm Beach, FL –

Charter operator Solairus announced today its new-to-charter, dual-based Falcon 2000; seating for 10, Wi-Fi enabled, and based at PBI and ISP. Amenities include a forward full service galley, convection and microwave oven, and DVD/CD/AirShow.

The addition takes the Solairus fleet to 41 charter aircraft nationwide. More than a third of the fleet are available ONLY in FlightList PRO. Solairus operates one of the largest charter fleets in the world.

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Gulfstream V Point-to-Point Charter Pricing

Charter Operator Prime Jet announced yesterday it is now offering point to point pricing with its 16 passenger G-V, with international and Domestic Wi-Fi.

The 2000 G-V is floating between South Florida, New York, Southern California and Europe, available for reduced one-way pricing.

This is the only Gulfstream V available for point to point pricing, and joins the company’s G-IV in point-to-point pricing in the U.S.

The full array of 13 floating fleet operators and 208 aircraft is available in the FlightList PRO Floating Fleet section.

Prime Jet operates 9 heavy jet Gulfstreams for charter.

Gulfstream V point to point charter pricing by operator Prime Jet

Gulfstream V point to point charter pricing by operator Prime Jet

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Beacon Launches Northeast in September, Partners with Charter Operator Dynamic Aviation

Update 8/7/15:

Membership-based private flight service Beacon, announces they are launching service September 15, with unlimited access to its fleet for prices starting at $2,000 per month, with flights between Boston and New York, as well as seasonal trips to Nantucket and the Hamptons. Reservations, changes and cancellations can be made as little as 20 minutes before departure, the company says. Surf Air, based in California, operates its own Pilatus PC-12 turboprops, but Beacon has partnered with charter operator Dynamic Aviation, based in Virginia.

Under its $400 million agreement, Beacon says, Dynamic will deliver 27 mid-sized executive aircraft over the next three years, and is contracted to maintain and operate the aircraft for Beacon over the next 10 years. Dynamic Aviation will provide commuter passenger services on an exclusive basis to Beacon. “We are excited to announce this partnership between Dynamic Aviation and Beacon,” said Wade Eyerly, Beacon’s CEO and co-founder.

Prior news post 2/11/15:
Former Surf Air CEO Wade Eyerly and his co-founders have started a very similar private flight operation called Beacon. The new subscription service, Beacon passengers will pay $2000 per month for unlimited flights on a maximum 10-passenger aircraft. Different from Surf Air, Beacon does not own or operate its own aircraft, instead it connects is members with certified air carriers. Typical aircraft are similar to the Pilatus PC-12 and Beechcraft King Air 350i. Cities served for the launch include New York(White Plains) and Boston, with seasonal service to Nantucket and the Hamptons.

story info courtesy Avweb by Mary Grady

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Delta’s First Upgrade to Private Jet

A Cincinnati couple became the first people to receive the ultimate in Delta upgrades: from commercial airplane to a private jet.

Bruce and Jeanette Rogovin are Delta SkyMiles Medallion members and were originally booked on a Delta flight from the Cincinnati airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, until they received an email the night before their Friday flight offering an upgrade to a private plane.

Delta private jets charter fleet

First upgrade to private jet for Delta’s new program

The couple, who were traveling to Atlanta to visit their son, were upgraded to a Falcon 2000, a large cabin jet that seats up to 10 passengers. They even had their own flight attendant, who provided them with complimentary champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries and lunch during the flight.

The couple said they loved the roominess of the private jet.

“I would have to say that it was the most relaxing, enjoyable flight I’ve ever had,” Bruce Rogovin said. “From the lack of lines to the spacious, beautiful cabin, everything was truly enjoyable.”

Delta Private Jets President Erik Snell and David Sneed, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Delta Private Jets, were on hand in Cincinnati to greet the first passengers, and accompanied them on their flight.

upgrades to private jet with Delta Private Jets charter fleet

Ohio couple upgrades to private jet with Delta Private Jets charter fleet

The program is offered by Delta Vacations and allows Medallion status passengers traveling on select Delta commercial flights to upgrade their tickets to travel via Delta Private Jets. Customers are contacted via email and offered the upgrade for an additional fee, which includes transportation to and from the private airport and the main commercial terminal, and complimentary on-board catering.

“Delta Private Jets is proud to operate this innovative program offered by Delta Vacations and Delta Air Lines. As the only Part 135 operator (offering non-scheduled charter flights) in the United States owned by a major airline, we are uniquely able to operate such a program,” said Sneed.

“Delta Private Jets was the first private jet operator to offer the convenience of a Jet Card (see below) and continues to revolutionize the industry with new products such as offering Delta Air Lines Medallion customers elite access to private jet travel.”

Source: Delta Air Lines

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New To Charter Learjet 45XR w/Wi-Fi Based Dayton, OH

Charter Operator Solairus Aviation has added new to charter, N117WH, a low time 2006 Learjet 45XR which is based at KDAY Dayton, Ohio and is currently available.

The aircraft features Wi-Fi on board, forward galley with microwave oven, cabin climate control, and seating for up to 8 passengers in the desirable Learjet 45 double-club configuration.

This is Solairus’ first Learjet 45 model for charter. Solairus operates 37 aircraft for charter based throughout the U.S., 13 of which are available ONLY in FlightList PRO.

The full Solairus fleet is a diverse variety from the King Air B200 executive turboprop to the new Gulfstream G650 long range jet.

Learjet 45XR charter

Learjet 45XR N117WH with charter operator Solairus Aviation, based KDAY Dayton, OH

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Airnet Acquired by Kalitta Charters

Columbus Business First
By Evan Weese, August 4, 2015

Ypsilanti, Michigan-based Kalitta Charters LLC has purchased operational assets of Columbus-based AirNet Systems Inc., a specialized cargo carrier that has struggled to overcome a plunge in demand for flying canceled bank checks over the past decade.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“We’re buying the people,” said Doug Kalitta, president of Kalitta Charters. “They’ve been in business for 40 years. They’ve scaled down and they really kept their best people.”

Kalitta provides air charter services for passenger, cargo, and medical transport.

AirNet operated under a court-appointed receiver since early 2014. Founded in 1974, the company was publicly traded from 1996 through 2008, when it was taken private.

AirNet employed more than 1,000, many in Columbus, until its main source of business dried up when banks were authorized in 2004 to clear checks by sending digital images instead of physically transporting canceled checks.

“From the check side of things, obviously none of that exists anymore,” said Mark Simone, an executive with AirNet who spearheaded the sale of assets out of receivership. “(Now) it’s radioactive pharmaceuticals, auto parts, getting parts to airplanes, organs for procurement.”

Kalitta Charters, which operates a fleet of 40 aircraft for flying passengers and cargo with quick response times, also was drawn to the company’s aircraft maintenance operations. “That’s one of the things we’re real excited about,” Kalitta said.

Kalitta plans to begin hiring. “We’re looking for definitely another dozen pilots,” Kalitta said.

Katlitta’s full fleet for passenger, cargo and ambulance is available ONLY in FlightList PRO.

AirNet’s full fleet for cargo charters is available ONLY in FlightList PRO.

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Operator Neptune Aviation Starts Scheduled Flights On Membership Basis

Neptune Aviation, a Part-135 charter operator based at KMSO Missoula, MT, has gained FAA approval to offer scheduled flights between Missoula and Billings. Montana’s two largest cities will be connected by direct round-trip flights twice a week, starting in September.

The service will be a membership-based flight program with their King Air 100, and will depart Missoula every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:45 a.m. and get to Billings at 9 a.m., then depart Billings at 4:45 and arrive in Missoula at 6:15 p.m.

“Our current FAA 135 Charter Certificate limits the number of ‘scheduled’ flights we can offer each week,” explained Neptune CEO Ron Hooper. “When we launch flights to Billings in September, we will start with two round trips per week, with limited seating on each flight. Based on FAA rules, we have the option to offer two additional ‘scheduled’ flights per week, which we hope to add to the membership program later in the year.”

Kevin Condit, a spokesperson for Neptune, said that memberships for Neptune’s service to Billings will start at $750 per month and go up, depending on how many flights a customer wants.

King Air B100 Charter

Neptune Aviation’s King Air B100 in charter service and scheduled flights between Missoula and Billings.

“This is not a commercial airline-type situation where people are calling up and saying I need to go to Billings next month,” he explained. “This is really designed for people who travel to Billings frequently and need to go there and back on the same day.”

Neptune conducted community surveys with the help of the Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce and the Missoula Economic Partnership to gauge the market for these flights.

“Basically, people said, ‘We need this as soon as you can,’ ” Condit said. “The folks at the Missoula Airport get calls saying, ‘Hey, I need to get to Billings, what’s the best option?’ This will connect the two largest cities in the state with really efficient air travel.”

When Big Sky Airlines of Billings went out of business in 2008, it left a big hole in the transportation options in the state, Condit noted.

“When you think about Missoula and Billings, there is not an easy way to get back an forth,” he explained. “You can either drive six hours or fly commercial through Seattle or Salt Lake or Denver, and that takes as much time as driving. There’s a real need.”

Charter Flight Service Montana

Ron Hooper, CEO of Neptune Aviation, describes the company’s plan for charter air service to Missoula Economic Partnership investors Wednesday morning

Hooper said that frequent travelers to Billings should act quickly to sign up for a Neptune membership.

“Our first round of memberships will be limited to 25 individuals and companies,” he said. “Based on the input of the Missoula community, memberships will sell out quickly.”

http://missoulian.com/business/local/neptune-aviation-to-offer-roundtrip-flights-from-missoula-to-billings/article_d0e67547-3e3c-50f8-8fe1-8be90e584cbc.html

Neptune Aviation also operates a Falcon 50 and Falcon 10 on their 135 certificate. Operator and fleet details are available in FlightList PRO.

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Charter Operator ExcelAire adds Joe Horowitz, VP Business Development

Hawthorne Global Aviation Services today announced that Joe Horowitz joined ExcelAire, its private jet charter and management company, as Vice President Business Development.

Prior to ExcelAire, Mr. Horowitz served as Vice President of Business Development for LISS Technologies Consulting. He was also a Brand Ambassador for both Tempus Jets and Webair Internet Development. A professional golfer, Joe played on numerous professional tours, including PGA Tour Canada and has won professional tournaments worldwide.

“Joe brings deep expertise in business development and charter sales to ExcelAire, and we welcome him to our team, “said Greg Brinkman, President, ExcelAire. “His extensive network of corporate jet charter clients is a tremendous asset to our firm, and will contribute greatly to our continued growth in aircraft management and private jet charter.”

Excelaire operates 9 northeast-based charter aircraft; midsize through ultra long range jets which include Learjet 60, two Gulfstream IVSP, Gulfstream V, three Legacy 600’s, a Falcon 900EX EASy and a Global 6000.

The entire fleet and operator details are available in FlightList PRO here.

News Source: Hawthorne Global Aviation Services

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