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Charter Operator Adds Two Bombardier Global 6000 And Global Express

May, 28 2015
AlbinatiAlbinati Aeronautics continues to expand its charter fleet of large cabin business jets by adding two brand new Bombardier Global 6000s and a Bombardier Global Express. According to Albinati, "The two new Global 6000 can take up to 12 passengers on intercontinental distances such as, for instance, Geneva to San Francisco, without refueling, in an exclusive, luxurious and comfortable environment, fully equipped for business, entertainment and relaxation." Albinati Aeronautics’ charter fleet is based at Geneva and Malta, and now counts four Global 6000s, a Global XRS, a Global Express, a Global 5000, a recently fully refurbished Challenger 604 and a Citation CJ4. The full charter fleet is ONLY available in FlightList PRO.
Private Aviation Industry News

XOJET Sales VP Leaves For Flexjet

May, 27 2015
D. J. Hanlon, a 13-year veteran of the private aviation industry, will join Flexjet, LLC as Senior Vice President of West Coast Sales.  Hanlon will help meet the growing demand for large-cabin extended range aircraft Flexjet is experiencing.
D.J.Hanlon
DJ Hanlon [LinkedIn]
Most recently, Hanlon served as Vice President of Sales for California-headquartered private jet charter company XOJET and as founding partner of integrated large-cabin charter management company Jet Edge International.  Earlier, he was responsible for California and Pacific Northwest sales at fractional provider NetJets for nine years.  Hanlon was educated at Boston University and lives in Newport Beach, California, with his wife and two children. FlexjetBacked by the resources of Directional Aviation, which acquired Flexjet in 2013, the company is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2015 by making a major investment in its fleet. The company already has made firm orders for 207 new planes and options from Bombardier, Gulfstream and Embraer that could bring the total number of aircraft to 445, an investment that potentially could top US $8 billion. In addition to Flexjet, Directional Aviation holds a variety of private aviation companies including charter brokers Sentient Jet and Skyjet, and aircraft re-manufacturer Nextant Aerospace.
Charter Broker Updates

Charter Broker Acquired by Operator Altius Aviation

May, 27 2015
Altius Aviation charter operatorEmreAir Charter Solutions (EA Jet Charters), an air charter broker based in Teterboro, NJ, has agreed to an acquisition by charter operator Altius Aviation. Headquartered in Syracuse, NY and operating throughout the Northeast with locations at the Portland Jetport, ME, the Manchester Airport, NH and the Essex County Airport, NJ, Altius Aviation operates 7 aircraft for charter including turborops, light and midsize jets. Henry Laughlin, President & CEO of Altius commented: “We are delighted to welcome the team from EmreAir Charter Solutions to the Altius family. Throughout the negotiations it became very apparent that the EmreAir assets and personnel would create significant synergy throughout our activities.  The net effect to Altius is accelerated growth and a better experience for both our retail charter customers and the broker community”. Speaking from Teterboro, NJ, Omar Diaz, Director of EmreAir stated:  “Merging our experience and passion with Altius Aviation is a logical next step for the EmreAir team.  Altius has proved to be a highly capable operator with significant nationwide growth potential.  We look forward to the future as we achieve our goals with both Altius and the Laughlin Group companies”.  The acquisition will see the founders of EmreAir become equity stake holders in the larger company. Altius Aviation LLC is part of the Laughlin Group family owned aviation company.  Founded in 1949, group activities span FBO operations, maintenance, special missions design and install, avionics STC development, airline handling, de-icing, aircraft charter and aircraft sales. Altius operates seven aircraft for charter based throughout the Northeast US; two Learjet 60, a Learjet 31, King Air B200 and three Pilatus PC-12. The full Alitus charter fleet is ONLY available in FlightList PRO.
Operator Updates

Operator MyJet Acquired by Blink Air Taxi Service

May, 21 2015
Blink Air Taxi logoWith a marked expansion, Blink Air Taxi Service has acquired Italian operator MyJet and its 3 Citation Mustang jets, along with its maintenance facility in northern Italy.  Blink also acquired Blackbushe Airport west of London, which has been its home the past four years.  Blink's increased fleet of 9 Mustangs now is 30% of the European air taxi fleet.
Blink Air Taxi Service Citation Mustang Fleet
Blink Air Taxi Service Citation Mustang Fleet
According to Blink, the acquisition of MyJet demonstrates that Blink is leading the European air taxi industry in consolidating operations across the key business aviation hubs of London, Paris, Nice, Geneva and now northern Italy, including Milan. It increases Blink’s capacity and will allow even more efficient operations of the market leading air taxi service. Initially, the MyJet aircraft will continue to operate under the existing livery before gradually being brought under the Blink brand.
Operator Updates

Gulfstream V New In Northeast For Charter

May, 20 2015
Solairus Aviation jet charterCharter operator Solairus Aviation is adding a Gulfstream V, registered N516HG and based Nashua, NH to it's Part 135 charter certificate.  The ultra-long-range jet will be immediately available for charter. With 14 seats and sleeping arrangements for 6, the G-V features cabin entertainment and information amenities with a 16" credenza screen, 6x8 individual screens, Bose headsets, Wi-fi internet on board, satellite phone and fax and Xbox 360. The G-V addition makes a total of 39 aircraft in Solairus Aviation's charter fleet nationwide, which includes a wide variety of aircraft including five Global Express XRS', a new Gulfstream 650, two Gulfstream 550's, a Falcon 900EX Easy, other Falcons and Gulfstreams along with the full fleet of sizes and capabilities. FlightList PRO is the only service showing all 39 Solairus Aviation charter aircraft.
Gulfstream V N516GH Charter Cabin, Solairus Aviation
Gulfstream V N516GH Charter Cabin, Solairus Aviation
Gulfstream V N516GH Charter Cabin, Solairus Aviation
Gulfstream V N516GH Charter with Solairus Aviation
Gulfstream V N516GH Charter with Solairus Aviation
Operator Updates

Falcon 7X New To Key Air Fleet Based Northeast US

May, 19 2015
Falcon 7X N221HJ, Key Air Jet Charter
Falcon 7X N221HJ Jet Charter, Operated by Key Air
Charter operator Key Air has added a long range Falcon 7X, registration N221HJ, to its Northeastern US-based charter fleet.  The aircraft becomes available May 22 and is home-based OXC Oxford, CT.  N221HJ was formerly registered CS-DTS and operated for charter by Masterjet, based Paris, France. FlightList PRO shows this Falcon 7x is one of only 7 available for charter in the U.S. and the only one in the Northeast.  According to Key Air the new 14 passenger aircraft comes complete with a satellite phone and fax, airshow display and is Wi-Fi enabled.  The fully-equipped galley includes a microwave oven, convection oven and espresso maker to easily accommodate lighter snacks or full-course meals. Its state-of-the-art entertainment system features DVD, CD and MP3 players, headphones, dual widescreen and two individual cabin monitors.
Key Air Jet Charter Operator
Key Air Jet Charter Operator
“The addition of this pristine, high precision aircraft will benefit our operations and provide a great option for the discerning charter client”, said Alan DePeters, Key Air President and CEO. “We are extremely happy with the growth we have experienced to our managed aircraft fleet. Within the first five months of the year, Key Air has added four ultra-long-range aircraft to our charter certificate offering clients a broader range of charter aircraft to choose from. We look forward to continuing this momentum by providing unique, personalized services to the aircraft owner and to our clients who charter the aircraft.”
The Falcon 7X joins a list of ultra-long-range aircraft on Key Air’s charter certificate including the Global 5000, Gulfstream GV, G450 and GIVSPs. The charter fleet also includes the Falcon 2000LX, 900EX, Challenger 604, Hawker 800XP and Learjet 45 aircraft. Not shown elsewhere, the entire Key Air fleet is available in FlightList PRO.
Falcon 7X N221HJ Operated By Key Air
Falcon 7X N221HJ Operated By Key Air
Falcon 7X N221HJ Operated By Key Air
Charter Broker Updates

Private Jet Charter Market Article On Forbes.com

May, 18 2015
Forbes.com logo"Is the private jet charter market ready to be disrupted?" Forbes.com just published an in-depth article analyzing the current jet charter market, players, technologies and future. Many charter companies - operators and brokers - are named in the article which is a look at leveraging technologies to make a more efficient consumer market, and the actual practicalities and complexities of booking and managing individual charters.  Author Doug Bollan also relates his experiences trying to search and book a charter through different methods. This is a very interesting read for anyone involved in the jet charter market today as well as private charter consumers. http://www.forbes.com/sites/douggollan/2015/05/13/is-the-private-jet-market-ready-to-be-disrupted/
Flightlist Pro News

New Capabilities Added To FlightList PRO Platform

May, 18 2015
FlightList PRO Air Charter Search Results
FlightList PRO Air Charter Search Results
Today FlightList PRO announces an improved search platform, with both more search abilities and a better, easier interface. With the platform you have the most location search options available in the market today. Your new capabilities include searching multiple aircraft types in conjunction with any or all other search parameters.  Simply click on as many aircraft types as desired for your search.  For example, need to locate all ultra long range jets in any country?  Choose the country then click on Gulfstream V, 550, 650 and Global 5000, 6000, Express and Express XRS.  Users can now choose as few or as many aircraft types as desired along with any or all other search parameters. You may use any or all search parameters including:
  • Certified for: (Passenger, Cargo, Ambulance, Amphibian-Passenger)
  • Search by: (ICAO, IATA, City, Country)
  • Radius: (0 - 2000 miles)
  • Number of Passengers: (Any number desired)
  • Aircraft Category: (Heavy, Super-Mid, Mid, Light, VLJ, Turboprop, Piston, VIP Airliner, Jet Airliner, Turboprop Airliner, Piston Airliner, Helicopter - Twin, Helicopter - Single)
  • Or Aircraft Type: (any type currently on certificate worldwide)
  • Ratings: (any operator's audit ratings)
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Operator Updates

Komar Aviation Group Becomes Macair

May, 13 2015
Macair Jet Charter CaliforniaAnnounced yesterday, charter operator Komar Aviation Group in southern California is transitioning the company name to its existing corporate name, Macair, Inc. "The change is due to the significant expansion of our business activities," said Dori Abouzeid, CEO and President.  "The past year has been an incredible one for our team as we continue to deliver outstanding success for our partners through the increase of international charters and clients, the addition of more aircraft on our fleet, including a G-V, and Macair Flight Support, the exclusive FBO at Erbil International Airport [Iraq]." Unchanged will be the company tax ID, address, phone numbers, staff and business terms.  Email addresses will convert to @macairinc.com. Macair currently operates three aircraft for charter on certificate # K4DA454J, based in southern California at SNA Santa Ana and LGB Long Beach.