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Hawker 400XP Based KPIT Added By Aircraft Management Group Inc.

April, 17 2015
AMG Jets CharterCharter operator Aircraft Management Group (AMG Jets) announced the addition of a 2008 Hawker 400XP to their air carrier certificate.  The aircraft, based KPIT Pittsburgh, PA, is immediately available for charter. Newly refurbished inside and out this month, April 2015, the aircraft includes Wi-Fi on board and Airshow displays. The Hawker 400XP offers the most spacious cabin in its class and has a flat floor, making it easy for passengers to move throughout the cabin.  This popular model has 305 cubic feet of interior space with dimensions of 15.6 feet long, 4.8 feet high and 4.9 feet wide, providing more head and shoulder room than other light jets.  The aircraft has seven adjustable club seats that can rotate up to 180 degrees. The addition grows AMG Jets' charter fleet to five light jets based at Pittsburgh.  Full operator and fleet details are available in FlightList PRO.
AMG Jets Hawker 400XP Charter
AMG Jets Hawker 400XP Charter Addition
 
AMG Jets Hawker 400XP Cabin
AMG Jets Hawker 400XP Cabin
Operator Updates

New Charter Operator MB Airways Inc.

April, 16 2015
MB Airways charter operatorAir charter broker-turned-operator MB Airways, Inc. achieved FAA authorization with completed OpsSpecs documents in March. The operator is FAA certified and authorized for Part-135 operations worldwide with their Falcon 50 super super midsize jet.  MB Airways and their Falcon 50 are based at KVNY Van Nuys, CA. MB Airways is available ONLY in FlightList PRO.
Operator Updates

Charter Operators Joining Forces

April, 16 2015
FUGA Air Charter OperatorCharter operators FUGA, Inc. of Phoenix, AZ, and SP Aviation of the San Francisco Bay Area are joining forces under the FUGA brand.  Moved over to FUGA's air carrier certificate (# ZC6A400N) already, is SP Aviation's Falcon 2000EX and two Learjet 55's, available for charter out of KOAK Oakland, CA. According to SP Aviation President and CEO Darrin Perdue, "We could not be more excited about this opportunity.  The team at FUGA are highly motivated professionals and we look forward to joining forces with them to continue growing the company and expanding our operations." Robert Salvo, CEO of FUGA echoed these sentiments, adding: "This is a classic example of the whole being bigger than the parts.  Separately, our two companies have been successful for many years. Together, we truly believe the sky is the limit." This brings to 8 the total number of aircraft operated by FUGA, Inc. for charter based in California and Arizona, ranging from a Citation II light jet to the heavy jets Gulfstream IV-SP and Embraer Legacy. The transitioning of SP Aviation's fleet onto FUGA, Inc.'s certificate is expected to be completed by May.  The entire FUGA fleet is available in FlightList PRO.
Operator Updates

New Charter Operator Monterey Pacific Executive Charter LLC

April, 15 2015
Monterey Pacific Executive CharterNow operating in California from KSNS Salinas Municipal Airport near Monterey and the Bay Area is Monterey Pacific Executive Charter.  With a Citation Bravo and Beechcraft Baron 58 the operator is available for short and regional U.S. charters, and authorized for U.S., Canada and Mexico. Monterey Pacific Executive Charter is available ONLY in FlightList PRO.
Operator Updates

Five Learjet 75 Now For Charter in U.S., Two in Europe

April, 15 2015
Learjet 75 Operated By Clay Lacy Aviation
Learjet 75 Operated By Clay Lacy Aviation
The newest Learjet 75 is available for charter out of KVNY Van Nuys, CA from operator Clay Lacy Aviation.  Added in March, it brings to five the total number of Lear 75's available for charter in the U.S.  Others are based in Texas, Indiana and Tennessee.  Two are available in Europe, based in Switzerland and Poland. With deliveries that began in 2014, the Learjet 75 is a midsize jet capable of seating up to 8 passengers in double-club configuration with a rear enclosed lavatory.  It is certified for 51,000 feet and leads the midsize category in high-speed cruise, capable of Mach .81.  Cabin height is 5'0", width 5'1", and length is 19'10".  Up front are the latest in avionics, dominated by the Garmin G5000 three 14" hi-res displays. The 75's new sister-aircraft, Learjet 70, with cabin seating for 6 is considered a light jet.  Three Learjet 70's are chartering in the U.S., based in Michigan and Florida. All Learjet 70 and 75 for charter worldwide are available in FlightList PRO.
Learjet 75 Interior
Learjet 75 Interior
Learjet 75 fact sheet from Bombardier    Learjet 70 fact sheet from Bombardier
Operator Updates

New Charter Operator Exclusive Jets LLC

April, 13 2015
Exclusive Jets Charter OperatorWith finalized FAA documents March 30 and April 1, KISO Kinston, NC-based Exclusive Jets, LLC is FAA certified and operating on-demand charters with its Citation Mustang, N714JS and Citation Excel, N848JS.  The operator also markets a jet card product.  Exclusive Jets, LLC fleet and operator details are available in FlightList PRO.
Operator Updates

Corporate Flight Management Lands $61M DoD Contract

April, 13 2015
Charter Operator Corporate Flight Management (CFM) based in Tennessee has been awarded a U.S. Department of Defense contract worth $61.2 Million.  The company is receiving an "indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, fixed-price contract for Domestic Charter Airlift Services." According to the DoD, the “type of appropriation is fiscal year 2015 Transportation Working Capital Funds to be obligated on individual task order.”  The contract transportation is expected to be completed by September 30. Corporate Flight ManagementCharter Operator Corporate Flight Management Tennessee operates a fleet of 21 aircraft, from turboprops through super midsize jets, including 10 BAE Jetstream turboprops seating between 8 and 30 passengers.  CFM's entire fleet and operator details are available in FlightList PRO.
Private Aviation Industry News

The Largest Private Jet In The World - Boeing 747-8

April, 10 2015
This aircraft is not for charter but we couldn't resist posting the article and photos.  Courtesy of Business Insider. For most people, private jets such as the $65 million Gulfstream G650 or the Bombardier Global Series are the epitome of luxury air travel, but there are a select few who can afford more than that. They’re converting airliners into private flying palaces. To meet this demand, Airbus and Boeing have begun selling "VIP" versions of their airliners under the Airbus Corporate Jet and Boeing Business Jet brands. While most of these planes are based on smaller Airbus A320 series or Boeing 737 models, one recent VIP conversion took luxury to a new level. One very lucky, very wealthy, and very confidential client took delivery of a personalized Boeing 747-8, completed by Greenpoint Technologies of Kirkland, Washington. Its incredible 4,786 sq. ft. of space features a stateroom, lounges, an office, and a massive dining room. The Boeing 747-8 VIP is the longest and second-largest airliner ever built. Powered by a team of four General Electric GEnx engines, the plane can fly 8,000 nautical miles nonstop.
Boeing Private VIP Jet
Boeing 747-8 VIP Private Jet Interior Room
Courtesy of Business Insider. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-747-8-vip-private-jet-2015-3?op=1#ixzz3WwInQTsB
Operator Updates

Landmark Acquires TWC Aviation

April, 06 2015
Landmark Aviation Charter OperatorLandmark Aviation's latest acquisition is TWC Aviation, announced Friday.  Van Nuys, CA-based TWC manages a fleet of more than 50 aircraft, including 32 available for charter which are based on the west coast and in Utah, Texas and New York. The two companies will continue operating under their respective names as they begin the integration process.  “TWC Aviation has built an impressive reputation within the aviation industry,” Landmark Aviation President & CEO Dan Bucaro stated. “We look forward to merging these two great organizations into one.” Through a series of acquisitions in the past two years Landmark Aviation has been on a run, growing its charter and management holdings significantly to now over 120 aircraft.  Only Executive Jet Management is larger, at approximately 200 aircraft, and 111 available for charter. The Landmark Aviation and TWC Aviation entire charter fleets are available in FlightList PRO.