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Gulfstream G200 Now for Private Jet Charter

Gulfstream G200 new to private jet charter
Gulfstream G200 newly available for private jet charter in the U.S.

This beautiful 2009 Gulfstream G200 super-midsize 9-passenger jet is now available. The business jet is operated by XCEL JET who carries third party ratings of ARGUS Gold and WYVERN Registered.

The Gulfstream G200 cabin boasts 6 captains chairs plus a 3-place couch, seating 9 total, plus an equipped galley and complimentary Wi-Fi.

The Gulfstream G200 cabin

The G200 is added to the fleet of four Learjet 40XR jets managed and operated for charter by XCEL JET. A growing trend, the Learjet’s operate as a floating fleet with one-way pricing. However the G200 is based at SBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

The Gulfstream G200

A popular super-midsize jet with good range, the G200 is capable of coast-to-coast charter flights and to Hawaii, and 48 are available for private jet charter in the U.S. The aircraft and airframe was so popular, in 2012 a follow-on model G280 began production and is still rolling off the line today. Gulfstream Aerospace acquired the model in 2001 from Galaxy Aviation and re-branded it as the G200. As such, is became the super-midsize entry Gulfstream’s stable of offerings to the private jet market.

Find G200 And Other Private Jet Charters

It’s part of the floating fleet availability in Flight List PRO of 679 aircraft with 79 operators. Every Part-135 certified aircraft and operator, in the FlightList PRO private jet charter sourcing platform. A total of 71 Gulfstream G200 and G280’s available for charter nationwide in the U.S. Requests can be sent directly to each operator, or selected operators, and quotes received for the requested private jet charter flight.


Sources:  New Flight Charters, and charter operator XCEL JET announcement

Air Charter Alerts by FlightList PRO, are the latest announcements in the private air charter industry about operators, brokers and charter aircraft, and geared for fliers and professionals in the charter industry.

Key free resources for private fliers and air charter professionals are at https://flightlistpro.com

New To Private Jet Charter Citation CJ1 Now Available

Image of Citation CJ1 charter jet now available
The Citation CJ1 newly available for private jet charter in the U.S.

Now available for charter and listed only in the FlightList PRO platform, the Citation CJ1 operated by ARGUS Gold-rated Loyd’s Aviation and based out of BFL Bakersfield, CA. The Citation CJ1 private jet seats up to 5 passengers in a club-plus-one cabin configuration.

Historically the CJ1 model from Cessna was such a success that it spawned a long series of light jets, the CJ2, CJ3 and CJ4, plus updated iterations of each. The current production model Citation M1 is comparable to the CJ1 and the current entry level private jet from the Cessna Citation line.

Loyd’s Aviation also operates two Citation CJ3’s based at SNA Santa Ana, CA and a King Air 200 executive turboprop out of Bakersfield.

All are available, along with every other Part-135 certified aircraft and operator, in the FlightList PRO charter sourcing platform.


Sources:  Charter operator fleet update

Air Charter Alerts by FlightList PRO, are the latest announcements in the private air charter industry about operators, brokers and charter aircraft, and geared for fliers and professionals in the charter industry.

Key free resources for private fliers and air charter professionals are at https://flightlistpro.com

Announcing Four Heavy/Ultra Long Range Jets Now Available for Charter in the U.S. and Europe

The FlightList PRO platform includes all 7,598 charter aircraft from 1,633 operators in the U.S., including 435 floating fleet aircraft search, and 16,631 aircraft from 3,419 operators worldwide.  Free trials are available.  More about FlightLIst PRO.

Announcing four heavy and ultra long range jet additions to charter availability in the U.S. and Europe.

Legacy 600

Legacy 600 charter now available based Chicago.

Legacy 600 charter now available based Chicago.

The only Embraer Legacy jet for charter within 250 miles of Chicago.  From ARGUS Gold rated operator Planemasters Jet Charter and based out of KDPA DuPage Airport:

  • Cabin Attendant available upon request
  • 12 passengers plus cabin attendant seat
  • ARGUS Gold
  • 6.5 hours nonstop range

Gulfstream G500

Gulfstream G500 for charter based in Florida.

Gulfstream G500 for charter based in Florida.

Based out of KOPF Miami Executive Airport, this new addition to Florida has a G550 cabin and a G500 range.  Operated by Presidential Aviation.

  • 18 passenger cabin
  • 2006 DOM refurbished 2016
  • ARGUS Platinum, Wyvern Wingman

Gulfstream V

Gulfstream V long range jet now for charter.

Gulfstream V long range jet now for charter.

Refurbished in 2018 this 12-passenger long range ship is based out of KAPF Naples, FL and is operated by Clay Lacy Aviation.

  • 12 passenger cabin
  • 1997 DOM refurbished inside & out 2018
  • ARGUS Platinum, Wyvern Wingman, IS-BAO Registered

Falcon 8X

Falcon 8X now for charter

Falcon 8X now for charter operated by Execujet UK Ltd.

Based out of EGGW London-Luton Airport and new to charter, this flagship of the Dassault Falcon family is operated by ExecuJet UK Ltd.

  • 14 passenger cabin
  • 2016 date of manufacture
  • IS-BAO Registered, Wyvern Registered

The FlightList PRO platform includes all 7,598 charter aircraft from 1,633 operators in the U.S., including 435 floating fleet aircraft search, and 16,631 aircraft from 3,419 operators worldwide.  Free trials are available.  More about FlightLIst PRO.


Sources:  Charter operator fleet updates

Air Charter Alerts by FlightList PRO, are the latest announcements in the private air charter industry about operators, brokers and charter aircraft, and geared towards active participants in the industry.

Leading air charter brokers and travel professionals use FlightList PRO’s full-market resources, economical rates and marketing opportunities to grow their service level, their business and their bottom line. 

New Charter Aircraft Available: The 2020 Phenom 300E

A brand new 2020 Phenom 300E has been added to Summit Aviation, Inc’s fleet. As part of a floating fleet, it will be available at special point-to-point, one-way pricing.

One of now seven Phenom 300s in Summit’s fleet, this aircraft is decked out with a luxurious Bossa Nova interior. The charter company is confident that this stylish and comfortable interior along with their complimentary onboard Wi-Fi makes this Phenom 300E “our most impressive Phenom option yet.”

Announcing Jets New to Charter Availability; Falcon 7X, Challenger 350, Gulfstream G200, Citation Bravo, Citation CJ1, Phenom 100

Image of Challenger 350 jet now available for charter

Challenger 350 super-midsize jet now for charter, available only in the the FlightList PRO sourcing platform.

The FlightList PRO platform includes all 7,598 charter aircraft from 1,633 operators in the U.S., including 435 floating fleet aircraft, and 16,631 aircraft from 3,419 operators worldwide.

Announcing 6 recent additions to charter availability in the U.S. nationwide, including light jets through ultra long range jets.

  • Challenger 350, super-midsize jet, seats 8, Wi-Fi, based KLBE Latrobe, PA
    Operated by L.J. Aviation, Wyvern Wingman, ACSF
  • Citation CJ1, light jet, seats 5, based KAEX Alexandria, LA
    Operated by Zepp Air, Inc.
  • Citation Bravo, light jet, seats 8, based KTRM Thermal, CA
    Operated by Desert Jet, LLC, ARGUS Platinum, Wyvern Wingman, IS-BAO
  • Phenom 100, light jet, seats 4, based KABE Allentown, PA
    Operated by 26 North Aviation, Inc. dba Skystream Jet, Wyvern Wingman
  • Falcon 7X, ultra long range jet, seats 10, based KVNY Van Nuys, CA
    Operated by Planet Nine Private Air, LLC dba Planet 9, ARGUS Platinum, Wyvern Wingman, IS-BAO
  • Gulfstream G200, super-midsize jet, seats 9, based KDTO Denton, TX
    Operated by Scott Aviation, LLC dba Silver Air, ARGUS Platinum

The above are currently available for charter and included in FlightList PRO sourcing, along with every certificated aircraft from every charter operator.  Free platform trials are currently available and regular pricing is just $90/month for 3 users, no contract.


Sources:  Charter operator fleet updates

Air Charter Alerts by FlightList PRO, are the latest announcements in the private air charter industry about operators, brokers and charter aircraft, and geared towards active participants in the industry.

Leading air charter brokers and travel professionals use FlightList PRO’s full-market resources, economical rates and marketing opportunities to grow their service level, their business and their bottom line. 

Announcing New to Charter in the U.S.; Challenger 650, Legacy 600, Challenger 350 and others

Announcing heavy, super-midsize and light jets new to charter in Florida, the Northeast and the West.  Popular charter aircraft models in popular locations from operators Jet Edge, Elite Air, Latitude 33 and Custom Jet Charters, they have added the following jets to their charter certificates and are currently available.  The below new additions all are ARGUS-rated Gold or Platinum.

All are available through the FlightList PRO sourcing platform, which includes all 16,631 aircraft and 3,419 charter operators, the world’s largest.

Legacy 600, based TEB Teterboro, NJ

  • Operated by Jet Edge
  • ARGUS Platinum
  • Wyvern Wingman
  • 4G Wi-Fi complimentary
  • 2015 Interior

New to charter, Legacy 600 based KTEB operated by Jet Edge

New to charter, Legacy 600 based KTEB operated by Jet Edge


  • Challenger 650, based ORL Orlando, FL

    • Operated by Elite Air
    • 11 passenger
    • ARGUS Platinum
    • Wi-Fi complimentary
    • 2018 Aircraft

New to charter, 2018 Challenger 650 based KORL Orlando, FL operated by Elite Air

New to charter, 2018 Challenger 650 based KORL Orlando, FL operated by Elite Air


Challenger 350, based SNA Santa Ana, CA

  • Operated by Latitude 33
  • ARGUS Platinum
  • Wi-Fi complimentary
  • 2018 Aircraft

    New to charter, 2018 Challenger 350 based KSNA Santa Ana, CA operated by Latitude 33.

    New to charter, 2018 Challenger 350 based KSNA Santa Ana, CA operated by Latitude 33.


    Legacy 600, based BDL Windsor Locks, CT

    • Operated by Latitude 33
    • ARGUS Gold
    • 13 passengers
    • 2004 aircraft, 2014 interior

New to charter, Legacy 600 based KBDL Windsor Locks, CT operated by Custom Jet Charters.

New to charter, Legacy 600 based KBDL Windsor Locks, CT operated by Custom Jet Charters.


  • Nextant 400XTI, based PIE Clearwater, FL

    • Operated by Elite Air
    • ARGUS Gold

  • Hawker 400XP, based PIE Clearwater, FL

      • Operated by Elite Air
      • ARGUS Gold

    Sources:  Charter operator announcements

    Air Charter Alerts by FlightList PRO, are the latest announcements in the private air charter industry about operators, brokers and charter aircraft, and geared towards active participants in the industry.

    Leading air charter brokers and travel professionals use FlightList PRO’s full-market resources, economical rates and marketing opportunities to grow their service level, their business and their bottom line. 

Two Popular US Charter Operators Now ARGUS Platinum

Two popular US charter operators now carry the ARGUS Platinum rating, the highest designation available from the aviation services and safety organization, ARGUS.  With this, 31 more aircraft spanning both US coasts, have the Platinum designation.

The two-year-old operator flyExclusive with its fast growing floating fleet has become a major player in the one-way pricing charter market nationwide.

Operating a defined fleet of seventeen jets, consisting of eleven midsize Citation Excels and six Citation CJ2 light jets, flyExclusive is included in both the Aircraft Search and the Floating Fleets sections of FlightList PRO’s multi-search platform, along with all 14 floating fleet operators and 232 aircraft.


Founded in 2006, Latitude 33 Aviation manages the largest and newest fleet of light jets in the United States according to a company press release. Headquartered at KCRQ McClellan-Palomar Airport in Southern California, Latitude 33 Aviation is convenient to San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Operating a total of fourteen aircraft for charter, Latitude 33 offers seven Citation CJ3 and CJ3+, and four other Citations; M2, CJ4, XLS and Sovereign.  Rounding out the current fleet are a Phenom 100 and two Phenom 300’s.  All are manufacturing dates of 2005 or newer.

The fleet is based in Southern and Central California, the majority in the Los Angeles and San Diego area, including 9 at KCRQ Palomar Airport, Carlsbad, CA, a northern Suburb of San Diego.

The full fleets of flyExclusive and Latitude 33 are only available in  FlightList PRO‘s multi-search platform, the only source including all Part-135 certified charter aircraft and operators in the US and worldwide.  Free 30-day access is available here.


Currently worldwide, 1,698 charter, cargo and ambulance aircraft with 134 operators carry the ARGUS Platinum rating, 1,372 aircraft and 109 operators are in the United States.

ARGUS International, Inc. is one of four main aircraft operations safety services and registration organizations, and has the largest number of operators subscribing.

Other major safety services organizations include Wyvern Ltd., Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF), and the International Business Aircraft Council (IBAC).

flyExclusive and Latitude 33 both also carry the Wyvern Registered designation.


Other Charter Alert about Latitude 33, 9/29/16


Source:  Company press releases, news and public information

All 4 major safety standard organizations and 6 operator ratings are included by operators in the FlightList PRO multi-search platform which includes all 16,631 charter aircraft and 3,419 charter operators worldwide.  FlightList PRO is used by the most successful and experienced brokers and travel professionals in the industry; 80% of users have arranged charters more than 10 years, 25% more than 20 years.

Air Charter Alerts by FlightList PRO, are the latest announcements in the private air charter industry about operators, brokers and charter aircraft, and geared towards active participants in the industry.

New-To-Charter Embraer Legacy 600/650’s Added To New York and California

Newly available for charter, Embraer Legacy 600 and 650 large cabin private jets are now chartering from both US coasts.  The Legacy 600 is available from the San Francisco, CA bay area, and the Legacy 650 from the New York metro area, and both operated by Jet Edge International.

The operator’s corporate strategy over the past six years focused heavily on managing and operating primarily Gulfstream aircraft with the goal to optimize fixed costs to the owners and to be a one-stop shop for charter customers. Over the past two years the company’s aircraft offerings have gradually expanded to other celebrated aircraft brands, including Bombardier’s Global series, Dassault Falcon Jet 2000/900 series, and Embraer’s Legacy 600/650 series. At the same time the company has expanded within the United States by organically growing the Florida and New York regions.

The newest additions to the Jet Edge fleet includes the Embraer Legacy 600 and 650 aircraft. These aircraft models offer charter fliers a host of proven benefits: large, luxurious cabins, improved efficiency and lower operating costs, and a remarkable dispatch reliability. They are versatile aircraft that are popular for both North American and international travel.

Embraer Legacy 600

Legacy 600 now available for charter based OAK Oakland, CA, operated by Jet Edge.

Legacy 600 now available for charter based OAK Oakland, CA, operated by Jet Edge.

The full 42-aircraft fleet of Jet Edge is available ONLY in the FlightList PRO multi-search platform along with all 16,631 charter aircraft worldwide.  Get your free 30-day trial here.

  • Based KOAK Oakland, CA
  • Comfortable 13 passenger executive seating configuration featuring: forward 4-place club, mid-cabin 4-place conference group, aft divan opposite 2-place club
  • Complimentary domestic Wi-Fi
  • 2008 model aircraft
  • Fully enclosed private aft lavatory
  • Gourmet forward galley equipped with oven, microwave, and coffee maker
  • Aircraft is able to sleep up to 6 passengers
  • Global Satcom phone system and 110 volt power outlets
  • Equipped with entertainment system with Airshow 4000, dual DVD/CD players, & forward & aft bulkhead 17-inch LCD monitors

Embraer Legacy 650

Legacy 650 now available from charter, based HPN White Plains, NY, operated by Jet Edge.

Legacy 650 now available from charter, based HPN White Plains, NY, operated by Jet Edge.

  • Based KHPN White Plains, NY
  • Newly delivered – 2017
  • 13-passenger executive seating configuration featuring: forward 4-place club, mid-cabin 4-place conference group, aft stateroom with divan opposite 2-place club
  • Fully enclosed private aft lavatory
  • Gourmet forward galley equipped with oven, microwave, and coffee maker
  • Aircraft is able to sleep up to 6 passengers
  • Domestic and international Wi-Fi
  • Equipped with entertainment system with JETMAP HD Worldwide, Blu-ray/DVD player, forward & aft bulkhead 19-inch LCD monitors

Jet Edge’s corporate strategy over the past six years focused heavily on managing and operating primarily Gulfstream aircraft with the goal to optimize fixed costs to the owners and to be a one-stop shop for charter customers. Over the past two years the company’s aircraft offerings have gradually expanded to other celebrated aircraft brands, including Bombardier’s Global series, Dassault Falcon Jet 2000/900 series, and Embraer’s Legacy 600/650 series. At the same time the company has expanded within the United States by organically growing the Florida and New York regions.

The newest additions to the Jet Edge fleet includes the Embraer Legacy 600 and 650 aircraft. These aircraft models offer charter fliers a host of proven benefits: large, luxurious cabins, improved efficiency and lower operating costs, and a remarkable dispatch reliability. They are versatile aircraft that are popular for both North American and international travel.


Source:  company press release

All 42 Jet Edge charter aircraft are available ONLY in the FlightList PRO multi-search platform which includes all 16,631 charter aircraft and 3,419 charter operators worldwide.  FlightList PRO is used by the most successful and experienced brokers and travel professionals in the industry; 80% of users have arranged charters more than 10 years, 25% more than 20 years.

Air Charter Alerts by FlightList PRO, are the latest announcements in the private air charter industry about operators, brokers and charter aircraft, and geared towards active participants in the industry.

Announcing New Operators and Aircraft to Charter

The below are new operators and aircraft to charter availability; light and heavy jets in California, Texas, St. Louis, Florida, Teterboro, Boston and internationally in the Middle-East:

  • JetsPlus (new charter operator)
    Citation I/SP, KFAT Fresno, CA
    Citation III, KFAT Fresno, CA
  • TapJets, Inc. (new charter operator)
    Falcon 10, KHOU Houston, TX
  • Silver Air
    Gulfstream IV-SP, KCMA Camarillo, CA
  • Solairus Aviation
    Falcon 900DX, KOAK Oakland, CA
    Global 5000, KBED Bedford, MA
    Legacy 450, KMCO Orlando, FL
  • Meridian Air Charter
    Falcon 7X, KTEB Teterboro, NJ
    Gulfstream GIV-SP, KTEB Teterboro, NJ
  • GainJet
    Challenger 605
    , OJAM Amman, Jordan
  • Qatar Executive
    Gulfstream G650ER, OTBD Doha, Qatar
    Gulfstream G650ER, OTBD Doha, Qatar

FlightList PRO tracks the industry and regularly updates the world’s largest air charter resource as the only platform with every aircraft and operator certified for charter worldwide.

Free 30-day trials of the air chater resource platform are currently being offered.

Legacy 600 Added To New York Charter Market

ExcelAire charter operatorAircraft management company and charter operator Excelaire, LLC today announced the addition of a Legacy 600 to their charter fleet, based at KISP Islip, New York.

The new addition makes 10 aircraft now in their charter fleet, midsize through long range jets.  In addition to the Legacy 600’s, Excelaire’s fleet available for charter features the Learjet 60, Guflstream IV, Gulfstream IV-SP, Gulfstream V, Falcon 900EX EASy and the Global 6000.

All 10 Excelaire charter aircraft are available ONLY in FlightList PRO.

“We pioneered the Legacy charter market and have seen the Legacy become a favorite of our customers,” said Greg Brinkman, president, ExcelAire.  “Our fleet of Legacy 600s delivers superior comfort and reliability, and the ExcelAire aircraft are flown and maintained by the nation’s leading Legacy experts.”

The Legacy 600 jet accommodates up to 14 passengers, in three seating areas with a large cabin, lavatory and inflight-accessible baggage compartment.  The newest Legacy in the ExcelAire fleet also features Wifi.

ExcelAire’s parent company, Hawthorne Global Aviation Services, is a factory authorized Legacy service center.

Legacy 600  based New York available for charter.

Legacy 600 based New York available for charter. Photo credit: Excelaire

Sources:  Excelaire, LLC and the FAA

New 2015 Phenom 300 Added to Charter Based Baltimore MD

Grandview Aviation charterGrandview Aviation has added a new 2015 Embraer Phenom 300 light jet to its charter fleet based at KMTN Martin State Airport in Baltimore, MD.  The aircraft carries up to 9 passengers 500 mph and has a range of up to 2,000 miles.  Grandview has two Phenom 300’s now and plans to continue growing its fleet with new aircraft.  The Phenom 300’s are operated by fellow Baltimore company Executive Flight Solutions, Inc.

The 2015 Phenom 300 is available for charter only in FlightList PRO.

GrandView Aviation's  new 2015 Embraer Phenom 300 for charter

GrandView Aviation’s new 2015 Embraer Phenom 300 for charter

New Operator And Three Gulfstream Jets In South Florida

Avid AirAvid Air is now operating from KPBI West Palm Beach Airport under Part 135 certificate STZA018I by FS Air Service Inc.   Avid manages and operates – new to charter – three Gulfstream III large cabin jets.  The G-III  aircraft offer ample room for up to 12 passengers, with a spacious interior and berthing/sleeping arrangements for 4. Amenities such as power outlets and an in-flight phone allow for global connectivity while in flight.  This brings the number of Gulfstream III aircraft based in South Florida for charter to 7, according to prominent charter consultant and brokerage New Flight Charters, between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach airports.  Avid Air also offers aircraft management and other aviation services.

Avid Air and full fleet information is available in FlightList PRO.

Avid Air Gulfstream III fleet for charter based KPBI West Palm Beach, Florida

GIII interiorAvid Air Gulfstream III fleet for charter based KPBI West Palm Beach, Florida

Charter Operator Re-Launches With Two King Air 350i Turboprops

King Air 350i charter with Francis Aviation, El Paso Texas

King Air 350i charter with Francis Aviation, El Paso Texas

Francis Aviation announces the re-launch of its charter flight service with two new King Air 35i 9-passenger turboprops.   Francis also operates a King Air 200.

Francis Aviation charter fleet found only in FlightList PRO“Francis Aviation is proud to announce the re-launch of our charter services.  We recently purchased two new King Air 350i aircraft,” said Andre.  “These are the latest state-of-the-art aircraft, and we are offering on-demand services for the most reliable option in business, individual and group travel.”

A fixed-base operator (FBO) service in New Mexico with locations at both the Las Cruces International Airport and near El Paso, TX at the Santa Teresa International Jetport.  Francis Aviation is headed by Scott Andre, who was named President of the company in March of this year.  The charter flight service is located in Santa Teresa, a suburb of El Paso.
Francis-AviationThe new aircraft comfortably hold nine people and can travel distances up to 1,800 miles without refueling.  Luxurious leather seats and both in-cabin and personal in-flight entertainment systems are standard, and passengers have full control of lighting and climate.

Prior to departure, passengers have the option of pre-ordering from an extensive catering menu and loading up on refreshments provided by the staff at the Francis Aviation terminal in Santa Teresa.

Francis Aviation hosted a grand opening event inside the airport’s hanger in Santa Teresa.  Guests toured the facilities and learned more about the aircraft and the benefits of charter services.

“There is a long list of advantages to flying charter versus commercial.  Most importantly, the client is the decision-maker,” explains Andre.  “They get to decide where to go, when to go, and who they want to take with them.”

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King Air 350i cabin features double-club seating for 8.

 

 

 

 

 

Article in El Paso Herald-Post

VistaJet Adds Jet Charter Service in China

VistaJetChartering a private jet to China is easy, but flying privately between airports within the country can be challenging.  To address this problem, the Swiss business-aviation provider VistaJet has partnered with China’s Apex Air to provide point-to-point private air service throughout the country in a Chinese-registered Bombardier Challenger 850 managed and operated by Apex. VistaJet is the first international aviation charter company to offer this service.

One of the largest charter operators worldwide, VistaJet has 47 heavy and long range jets for charter now in the US, Europe and China.  The entire fleet and details are available only in FlightList PRO.

VistaJet officials say they plan to add at least one more China-based airplane later this year, and they will continue to expand the line to meet demand. The company has been working for months to secure all the partnerships and permissions required to launch the new service.

The Challenger 850 can carry up to 14 passengers—with berths for seven—at speeds up to 528 mph over a range of 3,230 miles.

VistaJet's Challenger 850 based in China

VistaJet’s Challenger 850 avaialble for charter, based in China

 

Article info courtesy Mary Grady and Robb Report

New Part-135 Seaplane Operator in FL, Five Now In State

Jones brosJones Brothers & Co. Air and Seaplane Adventures, in Central Florida used to be limited to flying scenic tours within a 25-mile radius of its base at Wooton Park under Part-91 provisions.

Not any more.

The company recently earned its Federal Aviation Administration Part 135 on-demand passenger air charter certification, meaning it can now fly unlimited distances for day trips and even multi-day excursions.

Jones Brothers has been working with the city to earn the FAA certification for two years. Pages of documentation were prepared and submitted to FAA officials, its aircraft were inspected, flight logs examined and pilots screened and tested. Both aircraft and pilots had to demonstrate fitness and competence to ensure the highest safety standards are being met.

Jones Brothers is based in Tavares, Florida, known as “America’s Seaplane City”.

“We have a truly mutually beneficial relationship with the city, which is key to survival, growth and success,” Rob Galloway, who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Jones Brothers, said in the release. “Without the city’s total support, we would not be here.

Rob Galloway, who is responsible for day-to-day operations at Jones Brothers & Co. Air and Seaplane Adventures in Tavares, stands behind a seaplane.

Rob Galloway, who is responsible for day-to-day operations at Jones Brothers & Co. Air and Seaplane Adventures in Tavares FL, stands behind a seaplane.

“Without a seaplane operator willing to offer sightseeing, single and multi-engine seaplane instruction and on demand seaplane charter flights, Tavares couldn’t live the brand ‘America’s Seaplane City.’”

“Jones Brothers has partnered with over two dozen beautiful, waterfront resorts along the Atlantic coast, from South Carolina through the Florida Keys, and all the way up the west coast of Florida to Tampa and Homossassa,” the website states.

Story credit Scott Callahan and Daily Commercial

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 CharterAMG 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

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.

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

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.

Learjet 60XR Charter Now Available Based Orlando FL

Solairus Aviation jet charterCharter operator Solairus Aviation adds the 2008 Learjet 60XR, N352XR, to it’s charter certificate.  Formerly operated for charter by Elite Air, the Lear 60 is immediately available for charter from KMCO Orlando, and is within convenient positioning for north or south Florida.

Solairus Aviation Learjet 60XR based KMCO

Solairus Aviation Learjet 60XR based KMCO

The Lear 60XR features free onboard Wi-Fi and DVD/CD entertainment system for it’s 6-seat cabin.

The Solairus charter entire fleet grows to 41 aircraft nationwide this month, and is available only in FlightList PRO.

 

Citation Encore Jets To The Desert

Desert Jet CharterCharter operator Desert Jet has added a 2002 Citation Encore to their charter fleet, based KTRM Thermal, CA, adjacent to Palm Springs.  The light cabin jet is available immediately and within easy re-positioning for any SoCal departures.

Comfortably seating seven passengers in a center-club configuration with a belted lavatory for an eighth passenger, the aircraft can fly distances of up to 1800 nautical miles.  For example, Palm Springs to Chicago can be accomplished with ease, and at a maximum operating altitude of 45,000 feet.

In-cabin amenities include XM satellite radio, Bose noise-cancelling headsets, a satellite phone, a refreshment center, and a fully-enclosed lavatory.

Desert Jet’s charter fleet now numbers 7 Citation light jets.  Full operator and fleet information is available in FlightList PRO.

Desert Jet Charter Citation Encore

Desert Jet’s new Citation Encore for charter

Desert Jet Charter Citation Encore

Desert Jet’s new Citation Encore for charter