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Charter Operator Advanced Air Added to ACSF Industry Audit Standard Registry

March, 05 2015
Air Charter Safety FoundationThe Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) announces that Advanced Air, LLC, headquartered in Hawthorne, CA has been added to the ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) Registry. “We are pleased to add Advanced Air to the IAS Registry,” said ACSF president Bryan Burns. “We also congratulate them as the first operator to successfully complete a combined audit of the IAS, ARGUS Platinum and IS-BAO.”  Advanced Air chartersAdvanced Air LLC operates 5 King Air and Pilatus turboprops for charter based in Southern California. More info on Air Charter Safety Foundation and the Industry Audit Standard Registry can be found here. http://www.acsf.aero/registry/ Advanced Air's  fleet is available in FlightList Pro.
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Accident Notification - 3/1/15 Challenger 601 KMKY Marco Island, FL

March, 04 2015
March 1, 2015 - The aircraft experienced a runway overrun and subsequent nose gear collapse upon landing at the Marco Island Airport (KMKY), on Marco Island, Florida. The airplane sustained unreported damage and one possible injury was reported among the nine occupants on board. Reported on Aviation Safety Network, a service of Flight Safety Foundation http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=174207
Operator Updates

ExcelAire Adds Falcon 900EX to Jet Charter Fleet Based New York

March, 04 2015
ExcelAire charter operatorFalcon 900EX EASy, N718MM, is newly available for charter, based at KISP Long Island Mac Aurthur Airport, New York and operated by ExcelAire.  The 2008 Falcon 900EX EASy II's three seating areas provide flexibility and privacy for up to 13 passengers, and it is equipped with premium amenities like Wi-Fi.  The new Falcon joins 11 other aircraft operated for charter by ExcelAire, 2 midsize Jets and 9 heavy and long range jets.  A Hawthorne Global Aviation Services company, ExcelAire  specializes in worldwide jet charters, aircraft management, maintenance and sales.
N718MM, Falcon 900EX EASy based New York with charter operator ExcelAire
N718MM, Falcon 900EX EASy based New York, charter operator ExcelAire
Operator Updates

Avjet Corporation Adds Hawker 850XP to Burbank, CA Charter Fleet

March, 03 2015
Avjet Corporation Jet Charter OperatorAnnounced March 2 - Hawker 850XP, N359BC, is now available for charter, based at KBUR and operated by Avjet Corporation.  The 2008 Hawker features some of the latest amenities including free onboard Wi-Fi and built in iPad Mini.  The Avjet charter fleet grows to 25 with this addition, including now 3 midsize jets, 19 heavy and long range jets, and a Boeing Business Jet.  Avjet's entire fleet is available in FlightList Pro.
Hawker 850XP jet charter Los Angeles CA
Hawker 850XP N359BC based Burbank, CA with charter operator Avjet Corporation
Charter Broker Updates

ACANA Appoints Joel Thomas as Chairman of Air Charter Trade Group

March, 02 2015
Air Charter Association of North AmericaThe Air Charter Association of North America announced February 28 that it has appointed Joel Thomas as chairman of the association.  He is currently the CEO of Stratos Jets,a private jet brokerage company which became an ACANA member in 2010.  The following year Joel served as president of the nonprofit industry trade group.  During his tenure, ACANA expanded its membership by including Part-135 operators as well as industry service provider companies.  The association is a nonprofit industry trade group and professional association representing North America's air charter industry. Full press release here.  More ACANA information here http://flyacana.org/
Operator Updates

Starbase Jet Adds to Texas Jet Charter Fleet; Citation XLS+ and Challenger 605

March, 01 2015
Midsize and heavy charter jets add to Starbase Jet fleet:  The brand new 2014 Citation XLS+, N165DS, is Wi-Fi equipped and based at Addison Airport, outside of Dallas, TX.  The 2008 Challenger 605, N342F, is also Wi-Fi equipped and based at Houston-Hobby Airport. Texas-based Starjase Jet is an air charter and management company, operating 24 aircraft for charter, from the light jet Citation CJ2 through the heavy Gulfstream IV-SP, Challenger 605 and Embraer Legacy 650.
Challenger 605 for charter now with operator Starbase Jet, Texas.
Challenger 605 N341F jet charter with operator Starbase Jet, Texas.
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Nashville Welcomes Clay Lacy Aviation Hawker 800XP For Charter

February, 26 2015
Hawker 800XP N285XP operated by Clay Lacy Aviation is now available for private charter based from Nashville, TN.   The midsize jet features 5 large captains chairs, a side facing couch and full lavatory. Ideal for coast-to-coast travel, the aircraft seats eight passengers and offers a surround sound entertainment system with DVD/CD players and an Airshow moving map display.   Clay Lacy Aviation is headquartered at KVNY Van Nuys, CA near Los Angeles and operates a fleet of nearly 50 private jets for charter.
Jet Charter Nashville Hawker 800XP
Clay Lacy Hawker 800XP N285XP for Nashville Jet Charter
Interior - Clay Lacy Hawker 800XP N285XP based Nashville, TN
Interior - Hawker 800XP N285XP based Nashville, TN
Operator Updates

London Executive Aviation Adds King Air B200 to UK

February, 26 2015
King Air 200 charter UKBased on the Isle Of Man in the UK, London Executive Aviation's new King Air B200 is now available for private charter.  The 2003 aircraft, registration G-CIFE, has six armchair seats and smaller side-facing seat, all in grey leather.  Boasting a bar and separate lav, G-CIFE has updated avionics and 4-bladed props which ensure a quieter cabin.  
Operator Updates

Avjet Announces One Way Charter Pricing with Gulfstream G200

February, 26 2015
In addition to one way pricing aboard their Gulfstream GIV's, Burbank, CA-based Avjet Corporation announces one way pricing now with their 2005 Gulfstream G200, N102FD.  The G200 seats 9 and converts to sleep 4, features free Gogo Inflight Wireless Internet and power outlets for each passenger.
Gulfstream G200 Jet Charter
Avjet Gulfstream G200 N102FD Jet Charter One Ways
Avjet G200 jet charter
Avjet Gulfstream G200 N102FD Jet Charter Cabin