Wheels Up took delivery of a pink Beechcraft King Air 350i from Textron Aviation on August 28. It will serve as the flagship of the company's Breast Cancer Awareness initiative. The Pink Plane is the 45th aircraft in the Wheels Up fleet and will enter revenue service beginning October 1, just in time for the start of Breast Cancer Awareness month. (Photo: Textron Aviation)
Charter membership firm Wheels Up took delivery of one-of-a-kind, pink Beechcraft King Air 350i from Textron Aviation on Friday that will serve as the flagship of the company's Breast Cancer Awareness initiative. Dubbed the Pink Plane, it is the 45th aircraft in the Wheels Up fleet and will enter revenue service beginning October 1, just in time for the start of Breast Cancer Awareness month.
The aircraft will support Wheel Up’s commitment to raising awareness and funds for the Dubin Breast Center at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Wheels Up will donate a portion of the fees for each new membership in October to the Dubin Breast Center. In addition, the company will have a fly-a-thon to encourage current Wheels Up Members to donate to the Dubin Breast Center for every revenue hour flown by the Pink Plane. Wheels Up Members will also be able to make a one-time donation or pledge a dollar amount of their choice for every revenue hour they fly in October.
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JFI Jets, a global leader in private jet charter, aircraft management and maintenance, has begun providing on-demand charter service to Cuba from its aircraft bases in Southern, and Northern California, the New York metropolitan area Wilmington, Delaware and throughout the United States.
"Few private charter carriers have the necessary certifications to fly to Cuba presently and even fewer have the local knowledge and contacts on the ground that are key to executing a flawless trip,” says David J. Rimmer, president of JFI Jets, adding, “at JFI we have both. We can provide a level of convenience, customer service and expertise that is unparalleled in the private jet charter industry.”
While JFI Jets has all of the necessary clearances to land in Cuba, at the present time U.S. citizens are required to comply with U.S. Government restrictions for Cuban travel, which are outlined on the U.S. Treasury Fact Sheet. Flights to Cuba must also originate from U.S. Government-designated gateway cities.
Rimmer encouraged booking as early as possible to ensure availability, saying. “Our first flight on the heels of Secretary of State Kerry raising the flag at the U.S. Embassy in Havana recently was perfect.”
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OneJet is taking the next step in building its scheduled charter network with the addition of a route between its Indianapolis International Airport base and Nashville International Airport in Tennessee. OneJet, which offers service under Part 135 with DOT Part 380 economic authority, plans to add the new route beginning September 8 with flights from Indianapolis to Nashville in the morning and returning to Indianapolis in the late afternoon.
Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. earlier this year was named the direct air carrier for OneJet, a provider of regional scheduled nonstop flights in the Eastern U.S.
Based at KMKE Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport and KIND Indianapolis International Airport, OneJet began service on April 6, 2015. Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. operates a fleet of Hawker 400 aircraft on behalf of OneJet.
The addition of Nashville follows the introduction of flights to Milwaukee, Pittsburgh and Memphis earlier this year. The company uses three Hawker 400XPs for the service, with Pentastar Aviation operating the flights. OneJet said its load factors have increased to about 80-percent network-wide. “The addition of Nashville as a destination city is part of OneJet’s multi-phase expansion plan to grow our network of nonstop regional travel,” OneJet CEO Matthew Maguire said. “Nashville has been one of the key destinations demanded by both Indianapolis corporate and community leadership.” OneJet added that it already has received a strong reception, with companies such as Crowe Horwath booking.
Matthew Maguire, OneJet Chief Executive Officer, continued: "To-date, OneJet has surpassed its 1000th passenger carried, serving the frequent business traveler as well as becoming a preferred vendor to numerous Fortune 500 companies. As we allocate additional capacity to our focus cities over the course of this coming year, and from those points to an increasing number of destinations, OneJet will continue to expand its network to deliver nonstop service in regional air markets across the country."
OneJet plans to continue adding locations, with more announcements anticipated over the next year. The company is targeting markets within a 500- to 1,000-mile range that have strong local corporate bases and have “a meaningful demand to the other points already in the market.”
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Charter operator XOJET, Inc., headquartered in Brisbane, CA, announced yesterday in a press release it has surpassed projections in the first half of 2015, delivering 51 percent increase in EBITDA and 20 percent increase in retail charter business. In addition, the company added 100 new Preferred Access clients, as well as continued to grow its portfolio of enterprise clients, representing Fortune 500 companies which typically fly over 100 hours per year, according to the company release.
"XOJET's high-touch service and flexible product offering allows for a smarter way to fly private," said CEO Brad Stewart. "Consumer habits are continuing to shift away from fractional ownership models towards more on-demand, pay-as-you-fly experiences and we're optimistic that we will continue to see substantial growth, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles and the New York tri-state area, as more individuals and companies realize the value and benefits of XOJET versus fractional programs."
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Charter operator and private aviation company Meridian, based at Teterboro Airport in Teterboro, NJ, is pleased to announce that Chris Battaglia has been named Director of Charter Sales, according to a release from the company. Mr. Battaglia is a business aviation veteran with thirteen years of charter sales experience, six years of financial management experience, and is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Mr. Battaglia will be responsible for executing the long-term sales strategy of Meridian Air Charter, managing the daily operations of charter sales, and developing the West Coast charter business, which will be based at Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) in Hayward, CA, once the FBO and hangar facilities are completed in 2016.
Chris began his aviation career in 2002 with TAG Aviation starting as a Charter Services Representative. Over the years, he was promoted to roles of increasing responsibility, until he left the company as Director of Charter Services. In 2009, he continued his aviation career at TWC Aviation, where he was eventually promoted to VP of Charter Sales. He was responsible for all charter activities in both the wholesale and retail sales areas, while managing a large team of charter sales directors and representatives.
Dennis O’Connell, President of Meridian Air Charter, had this to say, “Chris brings a wealth of charter experience and knowledge to our company. He is joining us during an exciting period of growth as we continue to expand our fleet and build our operation in California. We are looking forward to him helping us get to the next level, and we are very happy to have him on our team.”
All 22 Meridian charter aircraft are available only in FlightList PRO.
One of the world's largest Gulfstream operators, Avjet headquartered in Burbank, CA, recently added a TEB-based G550 to it's charter fleet. N10MZ features Wi-Fi on board, seating for 14 and is berthable to sleep 5.
With Avjet's introduction of another G550 into its charter fleet, it now has further strengthened its "coast to coast" coverage of the United States. "The G550 has proven to be one of our most popular offerings, giving our clientele speed, luxury and sophistication only a Gulfstream product can offer," states Avjet Chairman and CEO Marc Foulkrod. "Teterboro has always been an important exit and entry point in the US and we are very pleased to be able to offer this exquisite G550 for both our local clientele, in and around theNew York metro area, as well as for our international clients," Foulkrod continued.
Avjet operates 23 charter aircraft, all but 4 are Gulfstream including two G650's and now four G550's. The company also operates a Hawker 800XP, 850XP, Falcon 2000 and a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ). The fleet is based primarily at KBUR Burbank, CA, with the Falcon 2000 at KSJC San Jose, a G650 in Japan, and this G550 at KTEB.
FlightList PRO includes Avjet's entire fleet. 7 of its Gulfstreams are only in FlightList PRO.
Gulfstream G550 is Based TEB Teterboro, NJ by Avjet charterBerthable interior of Avjet's charter Gulfstream G550 Based at TEB Teterboro, NJ
One of the U.S.'s largest and growing charter operators, Solairus Aviation, has introduced a new 2015 Gulfstream 650, to the U.S. charter market, based at KSFO San Francisco International Airport.
Aircraft amenities include Wi-Fi on board, seating for 14, berthing for 6, Blu-ray-DVD-Satellite TV, convection and microwave ovens, two lavatories- passengers and crew, and satellite phone.
The Solairus charter fleet has grown to 43 aircraft nationwide from executive turboprop King Air B200 to multiple long range Global Express' and G-650's. Of Solairus' 43 charter aircraft, 28 are heavy or long range jets.
The entire fleet nationwide is available only in FlightList PRO including 17 particular aircraft.
Charter Operator Solairus Aviation G650 based SFOInterior of SFO Based G-650 With Charter Operator Solairus Aviation
Charter operator flyADVANCED has added a 2001 Falcon 50EX and a 2013 King Air B350i to its charter fleet. Both aircraft are based at KILG Wilmington, DE, and the Falcon 50EX includes Wi-Fi on board.
“The addition of these two planes brings our charter fleet to a total of 10 aircraft, ranging from single engine piston to heavy jet,” said Regis de Ramel, CEO of flyADVANCED.
These aircraft, and all 10 charter aircraft, are available ONLY in FlightList PRO.Falcon 50EX for charter, operated by flyADVANCED.
flyADVANCED is an integrated aircraft management company operating three locations in the mid-Atlantic United States. It offers worldwide charter, aircraft management and maintenance, FBO, MRO rental and flight training services.
Southern California based operator Sun Air Jets has added a second Gulfstream V to their growing charter fleet. The 2000 12-passenger GIV is based at KCMA Camarillo, CA, easy positioning for Southern California and regional departures, and features a new cabin interior, new paint, high-speed BBML Wi-Fi, and three temperature zones.
The Sun Air Jets charter and managed fleet has grown by 30% thus far in 2015. The charter fleet consists of now 11 midsize through long range jets, including two G-V's and a Global 5000.
Sun Air Jets is one of only a handful of operators with all four top safety auditor ratings- ARGUS Platinum, Wyvern Wingman, Air Charter Safety Foundation's Industry Audit Standard, and IS-BAO Registration.
Then entire fleet is only available in FlightList PRO.
Sun Air Jets' new Gulfstream V to charter fleet
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JFI Jets, a global leader in private jet charter, aircraft management and maintenance, has begun providing on-demand charter service to Cuba from its aircraft bases in Southern, and Northern California, the New York metropolitan area Wilmington, Delaware and throughout the United States.
"Few private charter carriers have the necessary certifications to fly to Cuba presently and even fewer have the local knowledge and contacts on the ground that are key to executing a flawless trip,” says David J. Rimmer, president of JFI Jets, adding, “at JFI we have both. We can provide a level of convenience, customer service and expertise that is unparalleled in the private jet charter industry.”
While JFI Jets has all of the necessary clearances to land in Cuba, at the present time U.S. citizens are required to comply with U.S. Government restrictions for Cuban travel, which are outlined on the U.S. Treasury Fact Sheet. Flights to Cuba must also originate from U.S. Government-designated gateway cities.
Rimmer encouraged booking as early as possible to ensure availability, saying. “Our first flight on the heels of Secretary of State Kerry raising the flag at the U.S. Embassy in Havana recently was perfect.”
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Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. earlier this year was named the direct air carrier for OneJet, a provider of regional scheduled nonstop flights in the Eastern U.S.
Based at KMKE Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport and KIND Indianapolis International Airport, OneJet began service on April 6, 2015. Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. operates a fleet of Hawker 400 aircraft on behalf of OneJet.
The addition of Nashville follows the introduction of flights to Milwaukee, Pittsburgh and Memphis earlier this year. The company uses three Hawker 400XPs for the service, with Pentastar Aviation operating the flights. OneJet said its load factors have increased to about 80-percent network-wide. “The addition of Nashville as a destination city is part of OneJet’s multi-phase expansion plan to grow our network of nonstop regional travel,” OneJet CEO Matthew Maguire said. “Nashville has been one of the key destinations demanded by both Indianapolis corporate and community leadership.” OneJet added that it already has received a strong reception, with companies such as Crowe Horwath booking.
Matthew Maguire, OneJet Chief Executive Officer, continued: "To-date, OneJet has surpassed its 1000th passenger carried, serving the frequent business traveler as well as becoming a preferred vendor to numerous Fortune 500 companies. As we allocate additional capacity to our focus cities over the course of this coming year, and from those points to an increasing number of destinations, OneJet will continue to expand its network to deliver nonstop service in regional air markets across the country."
OneJet plans to continue adding locations, with more announcements anticipated over the next year. The company is targeting markets within a 500- to 1,000-mile range that have strong local corporate bases and have “a meaningful demand to the other points already in the market.”
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+20% in retail charter sales
Charter operator and private aviation company Meridian, based at Teterboro Airport in Teterboro, NJ, is pleased to announce that Chris Battaglia has been named Director of Charter Sales, according to a release from the company. Mr. Battaglia is a business aviation veteran with thirteen years of charter sales experience, six years of financial management experience, and is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Mr. Battaglia will be responsible for executing the long-term sales strategy of Meridian Air Charter, managing the daily operations of charter sales, and developing the West Coast charter business, which will be based at Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) in Hayward, CA, once the FBO and hangar facilities are completed in 2016.
Chris began his aviation career in 2002 with TAG Aviation starting as a Charter Services Representative. Over the years, he was promoted to roles of increasing responsibility, until he left the company as Director of Charter Services. In 2009, he continued his aviation career at TWC Aviation, where he was eventually promoted to VP of Charter Sales. He was responsible for all charter activities in both the wholesale and retail sales areas, while managing a large team of charter sales directors and representatives.
Dennis O’Connell, President of Meridian Air Charter, had this to say, “Chris brings a wealth of charter experience and knowledge to our company. He is joining us during an exciting period of growth as we continue to expand our fleet and build our operation in California. We are looking forward to him helping us get to the next level, and we are very happy to have him on our team.”
All 22 Meridian charter aircraft are available only in FlightList PRO.
flyADVANCED is an integrated aircraft management company operating three locations in the mid-Atlantic United States. It offers worldwide charter, aircraft management and maintenance, FBO, MRO rental and flight training services.
Southern California based operator Sun Air Jets has added a second Gulfstream V to their growing charter fleet. The 2000 12-passenger GIV is based at KCMA Camarillo, CA, easy positioning for Southern California and regional departures, and features a new cabin interior, new paint, high-speed BBML Wi-Fi, and three temperature zones.
The Sun Air Jets charter and managed fleet has grown by 30% thus far in 2015. The charter fleet consists of now 11 midsize through long range jets, including two G-V's and a Global 5000.
Sun Air Jets is one of only a handful of operators with all four top safety auditor ratings- ARGUS Platinum, Wyvern Wingman, Air Charter Safety Foundation's Industry Audit Standard, and IS-BAO Registration.
Then entire fleet is only available in FlightList PRO.
Southern California based operator Sun Air Jets has added a second Gulfstream V to their growing charter fleet. The 2000 12-passenger GIV is based at KCMA Camarillo, CA, easy positioning for Southern California and regional departures, and features a new cabin interior, new paint, high-speed BBML Wi-Fi, and three temperature zones.
The Sun Air Jets charter and managed fleet has grown by 30% thus far in 2015. The charter fleet consists of now 11 midsize through long range jets, including two G-V's and a Global 5000.
Sun Air Jets is one of only a handful of operators with all four top safety auditor ratings- ARGUS Platinum, Wyvern Wingman, Air Charter Safety Foundation's Industry Audit Standard, and IS-BAO Registration.
Then entire fleet is only available in FlightList PRO.