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Upgraded - Request Multiple Quotes From Your Search Results

April, 03 2015
Feature Upgraded: From your search results, check-mark all the aircraft you wish and click Create Operator Request to send each operator a private message for a quote or question.  Even see a sample of what your request looks like.  Operators can simply reply back to you.  You also receive a summary of your request showing each aircraft and operator contact you sent to, so you can easily track or follow up.
FlightList PRO Air Charter Search Results
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Charter Broker Updates

Julie Black of Charter Brokerage Chapman Freeborn Appointed to BACA Council

April, 03 2015
Julie Black of Chapman Freeborn has been elected to join the council of the Baltic Air Charter Association (BACA). The appointment took place following a recent meeting of the BACA council at the Baltic Exchange in London.  Julie, who is UK head of VIP charter at Chapman Freeborn, has been in the aviation industry for more than 20 years and brings a wealth of aviation experience and vitality to the association.
Julie Black, Chapman Freeborn Air Charter Broker
Julie Black of Chapman Freeborn, Air Charter Broker
Julie's aviation career began as a graduate in the marketing department of London City Airport, and was followed by roles at Regional Airports Limited at London Biggin Hill Airport.  In 2003 Julie was invited to join Chapman Freeborn and quickly developed into an excellent charter broker, specializing in music and entertainment. In 2011 Julie was asked to take responsibility for the development and management of the Chapman Freeborn UK VIP team. About her new role on the BACA council Julie commented, “I'm really excited to join the BACA council. The unique air charter industry has never been so vibrant and challenges abound for all sectors.  I consider it a key message to help promote the value of the brokering industry to customers and suppliers alike and to widen the profile of the air charter industry.” BACABACA is a worldwide association of air charter professionals.   As the world’s largest Air Charter Association, BACA was founded nearly seventy years ago for its members of Air Charter Brokers and operators from around Europe and the rest of the world.  BACA's principal objective is to promote integrity and ethical business practice in the aviation industry. Full press release
Flightlist Pro News

Now Search Aircraft by Country, Worldwide

April, 02 2015
Now locate desired aircraft and operators BY COUNTRY if desired.  Select your search parameters and under "Search By", choose "Country" and enter the country name.  Displayed will be all aircraft in your parameters located ONLY in that country. You may combine country search with any combination of other search parameters including Certification, Number Passengers, Aircraft Category, Aircraft Name, Ratings. Charter Aircraft by CountryThis is useful worldwide when locating certain charter or cargo aircraft in a specific country, for example; Italy, Germany, Japan, China or 128 other countries. FlightList PRO is the only service with this feature, and the largest air charter & cargo resource, with 16,631 certified aircraft worldwide.
Operator Updates

Operator Richmor Aviation Added to ACSF Industry Audit Standard Registry

March, 27 2015
Richmor Aviation Air Charter OperatorRichmor Aviation of New York is the newest addition to the growing Industry Audit Standard (IAS) Registry, by the Air Charter Safety Foundation. “All of us at Richmor Aviation have worked hard to achieve the high level of performance required by the ACSF standards,” said Peter Schafer, Richmor’s Director of Operations. “Being added to the ACSF Registry places us in an elite group of companies and demonstrates to our clients that we take their safety seriously.” Air Charter Safety FoundationThe IAS is the first and only extensive audit program specifically created for on-demand operators by a committee of Part 135 and 91K industry leaders. It is conducted every 24 months and is in-depth in its evaluation of regulatory compliance and the operator’s SMS program against both FAA and international standards. Operating for more than 46 years, Richmor Aviation charters 9 aircraft in the New York state region, from the Beechcraft King Air 200 to the Gulfstream IV-SP.  The Richmor fleet is available in FlightList PRO.  
Operator Updates

Operator Silver Air Equips Entire Charter Fleet With Wi-Fi Internet

March, 27 2015
Silver Air Charter Operator California jet charter operator Silver Air installs Wi-Fi broadband Internet in its heavy, super mid and midsize jets.  The Gogo® Biz mobile broadband Internet enabled aircraft currently include Gulfstream GV, Gulfstream G450, Gulfstream GIV, Citation X, Lear 60, Beachjet 400 and Citation CJ2 models. Additional Silver Air managed aircraft that are in the process of receiving Wi-Fi capabilities include Citation V, Citation II, Citation CJ2, Citation I, and Phenom 100 models. “The private aviation industry is changing, and our clients have come to expect mobile Internet on board the aircraft to keep them connected and productive while in the air,” said Jason Middleton, Silver Air’s CEO. Silver Air operates 12 jets for charter based in Southern California including at KSBA Santa Barbara, KVNY Van Nuys and others.  The entire fleet is available in FlightList PRO.
Operator Updates

Operator Sun Air Jets Announces Two Promotions

March, 26 2015
Sun Air Jets Charter OperatorSun Air Jets, of KCMA Camarillo, CA just Northeast of Los Angeles, announced the promotion of Leigh Ann Spooner and Geoff Savage to senior director positions in its charter department.  Leigh Ann moves to Senior Director of Charter Sales and Geoff is now Senior Director of Flight Control. Said Brian Counsil, Sun Air's president and C.O.O., "Leigh Ann and Geoff are two of the many individuals within Sun Air that have contributed to its success and growth over the last 15 years. Rewarding them with these promotions is a tribute to their hard work and achievements." Sun Air Jets operates 9 midsize to long range jets for charter, from Hawkers to Gulfstream V and Global 5000.  The operator touts all four top safety ratings available.  Sun Air Jets' full fleet is available in FlightList PRO.  Sun Air Jets' full release here
Charter Broker Updates

Aura Jets Introduces Sunrise to Sunset Private Jet Escape

March, 16 2015
Jet Charter Broker Aura JetsPrivate Jet Charter Broker Aura Jets has partnered with two of Ocean Properties resorts to offer jet setters a unique experience of sunrise on Cadillac Mountain in Maine followed by sunset in Key West, Florida - all in one day. Travelers will spend the first night at the boutique West Street Hotel on the water front in downtown Bar Harbor, minutes from Acadia National Park.  Guests will rise early for a short ride to the top of Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the North Atlantic seaboard, then return to town for a custom breakfast.  Then 3-1/2 hours later after a private flight down the coast, travelers arrive in Key West.  A boat ride to Sunset Key, a secluded 27 acre island oasis in Key West, transports everyone to 'island time' and a later famous Key West sunset. The Sunrise to Sunset Private Jet Escape is completely customizable with Aura Jets and travelers can choose their length of stay in each destination. The private jet escape is available June 1 – October 18, 2015. Rates start at $36,000 for a same day transfer and includes:
  • One night accommodation at West Street Hotel, Bar Harbor
  • One night accommodation at Sunset Key Cottages, a Luxury Collection Resort, Key West
  • Private Aura Jets charter flight from Bar Harbor, Maine to Key West, Florida (jet can seat up to six passengers)
  • All transfers to and from private airports
  • Transfer to and from Acadia National Park
  • Private ferry transfer to Sunset Key
Full news article, details & links here.
Operator Updates

Global Jet Adds Citation CJ4 to Charter Fleet Based Paris, France

March, 13 2015
New 2015 Citation CJ4, LX-GJM, is available for charter operated by Global Jet and based at LFPB Paris-Le Bourget.  This brand new aircraft seats 6 passengers and features a state of the art entertainment system.  Global Jet operates now 34 jets for charter based across Europe.  Global Jet's entire fleet is available in FlightList PRO.
Citation CJ4 LX-GJM charter operated by Global Jet
Citation CJ4 LX-GJM charter operated by Global Jet
Private Aviation Industry News

Accident Notification - 3/12/15 Premier-1 EGNH Blackpool Airport UK

March, 13 2015
March 12, 2015 - A Raytheon 390 Premier I jet suffered a runway excursion upon landing at Blackpool Airport (BLK), U.K.  The nose gear collapsed as the aircraft traveled over the grass. Reported on Aviation Safety Network, a service of Flight Safety Foundation http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20150312-0