Available only in FlightList PRO, charter operator JetsPlus flies their Citation light and midsize jets from their base at KFAT Fresno, CA, within easy positioning of the San Francisco Bay Area (132 NM), and Los Angeles (165 NM). The aircraft are operated under FAA Part-135 certificate CVDA043D.
JetsPlus also operates for charter a Cessna 182 Skylane single engin piston based at Fresno Yosemite Int’l Airport.
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Expanding its nationwide presence, ExcelAire announced the opening of an office at the Oakland International Airport (OAK), in a press release from the company. ExcelAire is one of the nation’s leading private jet charter and aircraft management companies.
ExcelAire will provide a full range of private jet services from its Oakland office, including aircraft management and charter. Currently, one of ExcelAire’s Legacy 600 private jets is based in Oakland.
Legacy 600 based Oakland CA operated for charter by Excelaire
“There is incredible demand for private jet charter service in the San Francisco Bay area and to better serve our customers there and meet that demand, we opened this new office in Oakland,” said Greg Brinkman, president, ExcelAire. “Now, we can provide our customers with access to our offices on both the East and West Coast, for their added convenience, while continuing to deliver unmatched levels of service to our aircraft owners and charter customers.”
In addition to the Oakland office, ExcelAire operates a more than 200,000-square-foot facility at MacArthur Airport in Long Island, New York. The new office in Oakland is located at 8433 Earhart Rd., Oakland, Calif. With a team of highly experienced private jet travel professionals, ExcelAire exceeds even the highest expectations and ensures that each trip is executed flawlessly.
A Hawthorne Global Aviation Services company, ExcelAire specializes in worldwide jet charters, aircraft management, maintenance, and sales.
Flexjet is offering voluntary separation agreements to its pilots as the company begins to phase out certain aircraft models and shift others from fractional ownership into charter. The company further is requesting approval to make a similar offer to pilots at affiliate operation Flight Options.
In a March 31 letter to pilots, Jason Weiss, Flexjet executive v-p of operations, outlined plans to retire the Learjet 40XR and Challenger 604/605 fleets and move the Nextant 400XT and Citation X out of the fractional business model into on-demand. “Our companies have seen a significant shift in the fractional marketplace over the past year and a half,” Flexjet said in a statement to Aviation International News. “While customer demand has historically been high in the light- and midsize-cabin segments, much of it has since shifted to on-demand flying.” At the same time, the growth in the fractional programs has trended toward larger, longer-range aircraft.
The company has not determined the actual number of pilots that will be needed once the fleet adjustments are made, but acknowledges fewer pilots will be required for fractional operations. It has begun by offering voluntary separation agreements that range from six months to a year of salary and other benefits. Flexjet believes the program will take effect over then next 12 to 18 months.
JetSuiteX to try ‘private jet experience’ on scheduled flights
Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY April 5, 2016
There will soon be a new option for some fliers looking to book flights in the West. JetSuite, a California-based private jet charter company, will try its hand at scheduled passenger service on select western routes.
JetSuite, which began flying in 2009, will debut a public charter service that sells seats on scheduled flights under the brand “JetSuiteX.”
The company promises passengers buying tickets on those flights will get a “private jet experience.” Flights begin April 19, with fares starting at $109 and maxing out at about $300 each way for departures from private-jet terminals.
Customers can even earn points thanks to a frequent-flier partnership with JetBlue. JetSuiteX passengers can earn 250 TrueBlue points per segment on regular fares and 150 points for sale fares.
JetSuite CEO Alex Wilcox, who was on the executive team that helped successfully launch JetBlue in 2000, is bullish on the prospects for the new JetSuiteX service.
Wilcox says fares have been increasing on short-haul flights. Wilcox says that — coupled with increasing security headaches at major commercial airports — has created a sweet-spot in the market where JetSuiteX hopes to lure well-heeled, time-sensitive fliers looking for something between low-fare “cattle car” domestic flights and more expensive private jet options.
“That’s created a space for this kind of product where we can charge a little bit more, but provide a lot more – especially in terms of time savings,” Wilcox says to Today in the Sky, pointing to the advantage of flying from private jet terminals.
There are security procedures for passengers flying from private jet terminals, Wicox says. But he adds “there’s no TSA line. People can show up 15 or 20 minutes before their flight.”
JetSuiteX’s inaugural route will operate within California, connecting Burbank’s Bob Hope Airport to Concord’s Buchanan Field, located about 30 miles east of downtown San Francisco.
JetSuiteX says its initial schedule of up to two daily round-trip flights will give Concord its first scheduled passenger service since the early 1990s, when USAir discontinued the Concord service it inherited via its merger with Pacific Southwest Airlines.
The next JetSuiteX route will begin April 22, with weekend-only service between Concord and Las Vegas. On June 30 JetSuiteX begins flying its third announced route, offering up four flights a week between Mineta San Jose International Airport and Bozeman, Mont.
JetSuite and it’s full charter fleet are available in FlightList PRO, in both the Operator and Floating Fleets sections.
While JetSuite’s private-jet charters have so far been flown on smaller 4- and 6-seat aircraft, its JetSuiteX “public charter” service will be on newly acquired Embraer E135 regional jets. The company has 10 on order, all of which previously flew for American’s American Eagle affiliate before being returned to Brazilian jetmaker Embraer.
But Wilcox says customers won’t mistake JetSuiteX’s E135s for a planes flying typical domestic airline feeder flights.
JetSuiteX has completely revamped the interior of the aircraft, configuring them with 30 seats. All have at least 36 inches of “seat pitch,” a standard industry measure of personal space. That, says JetSuiteX, is comparable to business class service on domestic carriers.
Overhead bins have been removed to create a more spacious feel to the cabin. The cabin interior is also wrapped in a leather finish.
“There’s no plastic in the cabin anymore,” Wilcox says. “It’s all leather sidewalls like a private jet would have.”
Also onboard will be free in-flight Wi-Fi and in-flight entertainment that fliers can stream on their personal devices.
JetSuiteX says new destinations will come online as more of its specially configured E135s are delivered. San Diego, Phoenix and Santa Barbara, Calif., are among cities JetSuiteX has singled out as possible expansion destinations.
The company expects to have all 10 of its E135s flying by “mid 2017.” The aircraft also will be available for private charter services, selling for about $8,000 per hour for the 30-seat jet.
Meridian, the award-winning private aviation company based at Teterboro Airport in Teterboro, NJ, is pleased to announce the addition of a Gulfstream GIV-SP (N999AA) to its growing charter fleet of private business jets. This long range aircraft was completed in 1996 and the interior was completely upgraded and refurbished in 2009. It seats up to thirteen passengers, and has the capacity to sleep up to seven for long haul trips. It is based at Teterboro Airport, and is immediately available for charter (Certificate IMJA053F).
This GIV-SP comes fully-equipped with all of the features and amenities expected from today’s discerning business traveler: leather club seating, a full galley with microwave and convection ovens, coffee maker, private lavatory with sink, and a separate lavatory for crew members. The aircraft also features the latest technology, including complimentary domestic Wifi, an inflight satellite phone system, large bulkhead monitors with Airshow® moving maps, individual viewing monitors, and a multimedia entertainment center that features Blu-Ray and CD players.
Gulfstream IV-SP now available for charter with Meridian
Dennis O’Connell, President of Meridian Air Charter, says, “We are very excited to be adding another long range aircraft to our charter fleet. Our fleet has been growing rapidly, especially in 2016. This Gulfstream GIV-SP will be the twenty-second charter aircraft on our certificate, and the third one added this year. We think that our clients will be impressed with the impeccably redesigned cabin which offers comfort and convenience to both business and leisure travelers. Another big advantage is that the aircraft does not require owner approval before booking, allowing for an expedited flight approval process.”
Meridian currently manages a wide range of aircraft types that are available for private charter: Global 5000, Gulfstream G550, Gulfstream GIV-SP, Falcon 7X, Falcon 900EX EASy, Falcon 2000EX EASy, Falcon 2000, Challenger 605, Challenger 604, Challenger 601, Gulfstream G200, Hawker 900XP, Hawker 800XP, Citation XLS, and Citation VII.
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Los Angeles based Avjet Corporation announced that it is selling its aircraft management and charter services to Jet Aviation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, which was founded in Switzerland in 1967 and is one of the leading business aviation services companies in the world.
“I am very excited by the closing of this transaction as I believe that I have left the Company, its employees, and its clients in excellent hands,” said Marc Foulkrod, the CEO of Avjet Corporation.
“Avjet’s 37-years of experience in aircraft management and charter services and an impressive fleet of 45 aircraft makes it the perfect complement to Jet Aviation’s operations,” said Senior Vice President and General Manager of Jet Aviation’s U.S. Aircraft Services David Paddock. “This acquisition will also provide excellent benefits for Avjet’s management and charter customers by providing access to Jet Aviation’s global network of service facilities.”
More importantly, Avjet’s current Chairman and CEO Marc Foulkrod will continue to own and operate the Avjet sales and brokerage division in partnership with Mr. Andrew Bradley, under the name “Avjet Global.” “This acquisition meets our plan to continue to expand our global sales, acquisition, and brokerage services while allowing Jet Aviation to continue Avjet’s tradition of excellence in aircraft management and charter services,” said Foulkrod.
The closing of the acquisition is subject to certain governmental approvals, including relevant airport authorities. The value of the transaction has not been disclosed.
U.S., European and Asian based charter operator VistaJet experienced a more than 21-percent increase in global flight traffic and passenger growth of more than 23 percent in 2015, which the company said was its strongest year to-date. The company’s fastest-growing market was the U.S., with flights to the U.S. up 135 percent and within the U.S. up 165 percent. The VistaJet fleet, which is entirely owned by VistaJet, will reach 60 Bombardier Challenger and Global jets by March 10.
VistaJet operates 5 Global 5000’s and 3 Challenger 350’s based across the U.S. available ONLY in FlightList PRO.
Last year, VistaJet began service within China in partnership with Apex Air, which operates a Challenger 850 for VistaJet charters. Flights to China climbed 25 percent year-over-year; flights to Asia were up 62 percent and the number of passengers climbed 57 percent.
In Africa, VistaJet saw growth of flight traffic of 15 percent; the number for the Middle East was 58 percent. Europe also saw growth, with the number of flights up 13 percent and passengers traveling into Europe up 17 percent.
According to chairman and founder Thomas Flohr, “2015 was a record year for VistaJet. We welcomed more passengers onto our jets than ever before. VistaJet is still increasing its geographic reach in the U.S. and China, and we are taking market share from our main competitors in all of our core markets.”
Announcing charter operator North Central Air Charter and thier fleet of two Pilatus PC-12 turboprops and a Citation Ultra light jet available from KDPA, DuPage Airport in West Chicago. North Central also operates two Cirrus SR22 piston aircraft for regional charters.
From North Central Air Charter: Charter Bird, LLC doing business as North Central Air Charter (FAA Air Carrier Certificate Number T77A675I) is a reliable, experienced operator of private jet, turboprop, and piston charter aircraft. Our crews are certified by the FAA and highly experienced. Many have military and significant civilian experience. Our aircraft are top-notch, maintained to an impeccable standard, and safe. We’re based in the Chicagoland suburbs at Du Page Airport, but can start your trip from anywhere.
North Central Air Charter is available only in the FlightList PRO platform.
FlightList PRO makes available many more operators and aircraft nationwide and worldwide than any other service.
For example in the greater Chicagoland area alone, several charter operators and their 19 aircraft -turboprops through midsize jets- are available ONLY in FlightList PRO.
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Global Express newly available for charter based in West Palm Beach, FL and operated by Jet Access Aviation, LLC.
Aircraft management company and charter operator Jet Access Aviation, LLC has just announced two major additions to its charter certificate.
Newly available for charter is their West Palm Beach-based 13-passenger Global Express that was fully refurbished in 2016 and has free domestic Wi-Fi along with a state of the art entertainment system.
Also new to the fleet is a floating 9-passenger 1994 Challenger 601-3R that was fully refurbished in 2015 and also has free domestic Wi-Fi.
All 12 Jet Access Aviation charter aircraft are available in FlightList PRO.
Both aircraft are immediately available for charter. “We are excited about our growth with these additions to our certificate in the first quarter and look forward to the rest of 2016” says Jack E. Lambert Jr., President and Founder of Jet Access Aviation.
Jet Access Aviation is an ARGUS Platinum rated air charter operator with a total of 12 charter aircraft, light jets through heavy and the ultra long range Global Express, based in Florida, Indiana and Colorado.
Charter operator Prime Jet LLC announced the latest addition to its large fleet of heavy aircraft, a 2000 model, 13-passenger Gulfstream IVSP N486QS, immediately available for charter, according to a company press release.
This aircraft will join Prime Jet’s Floating Fleet Program which includes a Gulfstream IV and Gulfstream 550. Following the program model already in place, the aircraft will be fully dedicated to charter and not require any owner approval.
“This is a perfect addition to our fleet and what our customers have been asking for. Pricing is available point to point between major cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Miami and London, saving clients significant repositioning costs,” states Prime Jet COO Andrew Gulstrud. “The aircraft is equipped with free WiFi and is a newer 2000 model. No owner’s approval means booking this aircraft is completely painless and we have a very strong reputation for delivering on our promises. We maintain multiple crew on staff for the most long range and complicated missions so that we can always deliver, this aircraft solidifies that model”.
Travelers with permission to travel to Cuba can now charter a JetSuite Citation CJ3 or Phenom 100 and fly nonstop to Havana from 16 gateway airports in the U.S. One-way prices for the trip (50K JetSuite members) range from $11,152 to $23,675, depending on the departure airport.
“Our mission continues to revolve around making private air travel accessible to more people than ever before, and offering an unprecedented level of transparency,” said JetSuite CEO Alex Wilcox. “We are thrilled to expand our service to Cuba, a destination I know our clients will be eager to explore.”
Passengers are required to secure permission to travel to Cuba according to 31 CFR § 515.560. Among the valid reasons are official U.S., foreign or nongovernmental organization business; journalistic activity; professional research and meetings; educational or religious activities; public performances, clinics, workshops, athletic and other competitions, and exhibitions; support for the Cuban people; and humanitarian projects. Tourism is not considered a valid reason.
Aircraft 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.
“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. Photo credit: Excelaire
Key Air added three new private jet charter aircraft – the Bombardier Global 5000 Vision, Gulfstream IVSP and Learjet 45XR – to its managed fleet within the first month of the New Year, according to a company press release. Upon the heels of celebrating its 30th anniversary in the aviation industry, Key Air continues to strengthen its infrastructure and expand its offerings to remain a leader in the marketplace.
The 3 new charter aircraft, based in the Northeast US, brings to 13 the total charter fleet operated by Key Air – midsize through long range jets, from the new Lear 45XR to the Gulfstream G650ER and new Global 5000 Vision.
“I am pleased with the hard work demonstrated by the entire Key Air community”, said Alan DePeters, Key Air President and CEO. “Through everyone’s dedication and commitment, Key Air was able to add the Global 5000 Vision to our Ops Specs in record time – within one week from the date of closing! Our Operations and Maintenance divisions continue to operate optimally as they previously did in adding the Gulfstream G650ER and Falcon 7X to our Ops Specs capabilities.”
On-Demand Private Jet Charter Company Exceeds Profitability Projections—
41% increase in EBITDA—achieves highest core profitability in company history
14% growth in new program sales and 10% increase in its partner fleet business
The San Francisco-based company celebrated its 10 year anniversary in January
XOJET will substantially increase reinvestment back into the business, including aircraft cabin refurbishment, office expansions in New York and Southern California and investments in its pilot, client service and advisor workforce
COMPANY PRESS RELEASE (January 27, 2016) – XOJET, Inc., a leader in private jet charter services, announced today that it achieved record results, delivering a 41% increase in EBITDA and a 14% increase in new program sales. XOJET’s on-demand charter model continues to gain momentum as the smart alternative to jet cards and fractional ownership. XOJET was the first to pioneer the on-demand, dynamic pricing model in the private aviation sector, and this month celebrates 10 years of putting passengers first. Now the largest on-demand charter provider in the industry, XOJET continues to gain market share, with retail charter sales up 4% and its partner fleet business up 10% overall. Operational efficiency gains, including fuel savings, drove substantial profitability and margin improvements.
“The success of the company this year, and over the past 10 years, comes down to our culture of obsessive client service and dedication to continuous improvement. The market has responded and our company is healthier and more stable than at any point in its history,” said Brad Stewart, chief executive officer of XOJET. “We foresee another 10 years and more of bringing the best that private aviation has to offer to our clients.”
XOJET continued to expand its lifestyle offerings throughout 2015, with the addition of key partners in sports and hospitality. New partners include the NBA Champion Golden State Warriors and IfOnly, a San Francisco-based concierge services firm. The company also continued to invest in established relationships with Yellowstone Club/Discovery Land Company, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Butterfield & Robinson, a luxury travel and adventure company, and Gavin de Becker & Associates, a private security firm.
Looking to the year ahead, XOJET will refine its product portfolio with a new and improved Elite Access program, offering guaranteed access to its core fleet and select partner fleets with as little as 12 hours’ notice. With enterprise clients in high technology, media and finance, the company is investing in its enterprise sales capabilities and finding new and innovative ways to serve the needs of today’s business flyers. This includes expansion of its sales offices and aviation advisor teams in New York, the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California. The company also plans to invest in its digital capabilities, both in the user experience and supporting systems, which will make planning and booking flights even easier. “Technology is enabling us to deliver a high touch experience for our clients: in the way we communicate, engage and take care of their needs,” said Shari Jones, chief marketing officer of XOJET.
The first embraer Legacy 450 midsize jet on Part-135 certificate in the US, is based at MCO Orlando International Airport and operated by Solairus Aviation. The 2015 Legacy 450 with WiFi internet and coast to coast range is currently available for charter, and one of only two 450’s available for charter worldwide – the other based in Brussels, Belgium by operator ASL.
Solairus Aviation is an ARG/US Platinum, Wyvern Wingman rated operator, also ISBAO-registered. The Legacy 450 joins a very diverse Solairus charter fleet of 27 aircraft based nationwide, ranging from the King Air B200 executive turboprop to the Global Express XRS and Gulfstream G650 ultra long range jets.
Cabin of the Orlando-based Legacy 450 operated by Solairus Aviation
Delta Private Jets is calling 2015 a record year for revenue and jet card and charter sales.
It also reported 34% growth in its managed aircraft fleet last year.
“We started the year with 53 aircraft on our certificate, which grew to 72 by year’s end,” said David Sneed, Delta Private Jets executive vice president and chief operating officer. “This allowed DPJ to become the third largest Part 135 operator in the country in terms of fleet size.”
New jet card sales rose 31% in 2015 when compared to 2014. In addition, “our charter sales were extremely strong as well, with revenue up 56% over the previous year,” Sneed said.
Last year, the company upgraded its private jet travel program, which allowed Medallion status passengers traveling on select Delta Air Lines commercial flights the opportunity to upgrade their tickets to travel on a private jet operated by Delta Private Jets. The change gave potential customers the ability to experience private jet travel, it said.
In addition, Delta Private Jets Tech Service Center, a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility, and its Delta Jet Center, the only fixed base operation at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, each experienced growth.
“I am proud of what we accomplished in 2015, and we are poised for more growth and innovation in 2016,” Sneed said. “We will continue to look for ways to better serve our customers with unique programs and travel solutions. This includes a focus on an enhanced inflight experience that goes beyond just Wi-Fi. We are committed to being the best at everything we do and the best in the industry.”
Delta Private Jets is a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, and provides aircraft charter, aircraft management and the Delta Private Jets Card. It operates Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault, Gulfstream and Hawker business jets.
Grandview 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
Avid 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
Courtesy AIN Online, 1/7/16
San Francisco-based capital equity firm TPG Growth confirmed today that it signed a definitive agreement on December 30 to acquire Travel Management Co. (TMC Jets), an on-demand aircraft charter firm in Elkhart, Ind.TPG Growth, which also owns a stake in private jet membership firm XOJet, is acquiring TMC Jets for an undisclosed amount from founder Pete Liegl, who formed the company in 2006. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter.
In February 2013, XOJet and TMC Jets announced a commercial partnership, though they have remained—and under the new ownership structure will continue to remain—separate entities, according to TMC president Scott Wise. In fact, he stressed TMC will continue to be “neutral” and work with leading broker distribution partners such as Apollo Jets, Sentient Jet, EJM/NetJets and XOJet.
Accordng to TPG Growth, the investment in TMC Jets as “an opportunity to further broaden its presence in private aviation, an industry that has seen multiple years of growth and improving sector dynamics.” TPGindicated that it plans to provide more capital for further investment in TMC, which could further expand its aircraft fleet.
TMC currently operates 68 wholly owned aircraft, including 36 Hawker 400XPs, 29 Hawker 800XPs, two Challenger 604s and a King Air 200. It also has an outstanding order with Nextant Aerospace to convert its Hawker 400XPs to 400XTis. These conversions are currently on hold, Wise told AIN, but could move forward “at a later date.” He said there is a solid business case to add more Challenger 604s to the fleet.
“TPG is thrilled to partner with Scott Wise, Scott Henely and the entire TMC Jet team,” commented TPG Growth managing partner Bill McGlashan. “TMC Jets has established its reputation and industry-leading position as the light and mid jet operator of choice to its brokering partners. We are excited to support and enable TMC‘s growth and development going forward.”
Capital equity firm TPG Growth is acquiring Travel Management Co. (TMC Jets), an Elkhart, Ind.-based on-demand aircraft charter firm that has 65 wholly owned Hawker 400XPs and 800XPs. Its fleet also includes two Challenger 604s and a King Air 200. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter. (Photo: Travel Management Company)
Charter operator FlightWorks, Inc., based in Kennesaw, Georgia outside Atlanta, and the Southeast’s largest on-demand private air charter operator, has experienced records growth of its charter fleet in 2015. The recent additions of a Hawker 800XP, Gulfstream 200, Challenger 601 and Falcon top off a great fourth quarter of fleet growth.
The new additions are based in strategic locations that will help to broaden our charter services, including the greater Boston area, Atlanta, Washington DC, and Miami. Selective charter clientele demand modern amenities such as Gogo High Speed Internet and connected cabin entertainment systems, and these aircraft deliver on those needs.
“Our message is resonating with aircraft owners” said Dan Lucey, President of FlightWorks. Lucey went on to add “transparency, managing the aircraft to preserve long-term value, and delivering on the individual goals of each aircraft owner is the core of our value statement, and the ability to execute on that promise has led to this outstanding growth of our fleet”.
FlightWorks’ full fleet of 16 passenger charter jets are listed only in FlightList PRO, at least 4 jets more than any other service.
The aircraft will be available for on demand charter and as part of FlightPASS®, FlightWorks innovative family of jet card programs. Business today demands efficiency and private air charter can eliminate long check-in lines, security wait times, mechanical delays and more. As a result, FlightWorks is seeing increased use of private charter as a way to streamline time-consuming commercial travel.
Available only in FlightList PRO, charter operator JetsPlus flies their Citation light and midsize jets from their base at KFAT Fresno, CA, within easy positioning of the San Francisco Bay Area (132 NM), and Los Angeles (165 NM). The aircraft are operated under FAA Part-135 certificate CVDA043D.
Grandview 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.
Avid Air Gulfstream III fleet for charter based KPBI West Palm Beach, Florida
