Announcing midsize and heavy jets new to charter in New York, Florida and Las Vegas.  Popular charter aircraft models in popular locations - operators Voyager Jet Center, Prime Jet and Air Fuga have added the following jets to their charter certificates and are currently available.  The below new additions all have complimentary Wi-Fi, recent refurbishments and are ARGUS-rated Gold or Platinum.

All are available through the FlightList PRO sourcing platform, which includes all 16,631 aircraft and 3,419 charter operators, the world's largest.

Hawker 800XP, Based KTEB

• Operated by Voyager Jet Center
• ARGUS Platinum
• Wi-Fi complimentary
• Updated paint and cabin interior, January 2017

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Gulfstream IV, based KLAS

• Operated by Prime Jet
• ARGUS Platinum, Wyvern Wingman
• Wi-Fi complimentary
• Full interior and exterior refurbishment 2014
• 16 seats

Challenger 601, based KSFB

• Operated by Air Fuga
• ARGUS Gold
• Wi-Fi complimentary
• Full refurbishment 2017
• 10 seats

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Announcing Part-135 charter operator Southern Sky Aviation and their Citation V light jet based in the Southeastern U.S. The certificated FAA air carrier is also a full-service aviation company based in Birmingham, Alabama offering aircraft management services, maintenance, flight training and private charter flight service.

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Southern Sky Aviation operates an 8-passenger Citation V light jet, based at KBHM Birmingham, AL, currently available for charter.  The jet is crewed only by ATP-rated (Airline Transport Pilot) pilots.  Charter service is operated under FAA certificate # 365A2510 by JetFast365, LLC/dba Southern Sky Aviation.

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ATI Jet Charter Service Aims High

By David Crowder, El Paso Inc. El Paso has one high-flying charter service. Using Lear jets that take off from El Paso International Airport, ATI Jet hauls Hollywood stars, doctors and business executives around the U.S., Canada and Latin America. A renowned pilot himself, ATI Jet owner Lyle Byrum has lofty ambitions to turn the company into a national force with a fleet of 100 planes by 2023. He’s got a ways to go. Today, ATI Jet has eight, sleek Lears in service, 22 pilots, more than 400 regular customers and a lot more occasional passengers, according to Byrum. That makes the company one of the larger charter services in the Southwest.

“The Lear 60 is the world’s fastest, highest-flying midsize jet,” he said. It’s an expensive way to get around. Booking one of the eight-seat speedsters for the 3½-hour, 2,000-mile flight to Washington, D.C., and back will cost about $30,000, Byrum said.

ATI Jet's full fleet of 8 charter Learjets, with aircraft and operator details, is available in FlightList PRO.

When former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher needed to come to El Paso in 1990 to address the Republican Party, he picked her up in Dallas and says she insisted that he accompany her on the trip back. “What’s driven our charter business has been security; you don’t have to worry about security,” Byrum said. “No. 2, you can get here five minutes before you want to leave or an hour later. You’re not tied to schedules.” ATI’s more recent big-name passengers include the queen of Jordan, Tommy Lee Jones, Dennis and Randy Quaid and Julia Roberts, according to Byrum. ATI Jet’s repeat customers come from just about everywhere – except El Paso. “We only have 24 customers here in El Paso,” he said. “A few years ago there was a study done and we were No. 3 in the country doing charters to Mexico. A lot of people like to use us because we know our way around.

Byrum talks a big game, but as one close acquaintance said, “He’s the real deal.” He’s an Ysleta High School graduate whose family owned the second largest crane company in the Southwest in the 1960s and 1970s, Byrum Crane and Rigging. He became its general manager before his parents sold the company. “I personally erected half of Cielo Vista Mall,” Byrum remembers. Out of a job, he headed off to college, learned how to fly, became an instructor and took over a flying school and Cessna dealer in Midland. He’s been in aviation since, doing everything from helping the FAA write regulations to performing crazy stunts for movies. His business ventures also included Quicksilver Enterprises, a publicly held company that became the world’s largest manufacturer of ultralight aircraft from 1980 to 1996, selling more than 12,000 aircraft worldwide. Byrum made big money doing movies and TV as a Hollywood stunt pilot, stunt man and actor. He has the movie-set publicity photos with stars on the walls at ATI Jet’s headquarters to prove it. “I think I have been in more movies than any native-born El Pasoan other than Debbie Reynolds, and maybe her,” he said. Those movies and TV shows include “Arizona Dream” with Fay Dunaway and Johnny Depp, “Jackknife” with Robert De Niro, “CHIPS,” “Fantasy Island,” “A-Team” and “Remington Steel.” Then, there was “Howard the Duck,” the George Lucas-backed movie that bombed. In that movie, Byrum says he flew a plane through the open doors of a moving boxcar, tearing off the wings. The rise of computer graphics starting in the 1990s put a big dent in the demand for real air stunts, and after a series of business and personal setbacks, including the loss of his 12-year-old son to cancer, Byrum came back to El Paso. “I decided I wanted to come home,” he said. “I don’t know why; I can’t tell you. I didn’t do anything for two years. “Then, I went to work for this company, and then I bought it from Doc. Nelson and the Lowenfields.” Things were moving along for Byrum and ATI Jet’s small fleet of Lears when he made the mistake of going into business with Bob Jones, the CEO of the nonprofit National Center for the Employment of the Disabled, or NCED, in 2003.

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Jones, a prominent El Pasoan who would later be convicted in the biggest corruption scandal and fraud against the federal government in El Paso history, put up $1 million to gain an interest in the company. It was supposed to be Jones’ money, but it wasn’t. It belonged to NCED, and the arrangement implicated Byrum and his company when the FBI learned about Jones’ fraudulent investments in 2005. But the greater fraud occurred at NCED during the 12 years Jones controlled the nonprofit, which existed to provide jobs for the severely disabled under set-aside contracts to manufacture boxes, military uniforms and chemical protective ware. Under Jones, NCED had grown to 4,000 employees with contracts in excess of $200 million a year when it was reported that the vast majority of its employees weren’t actually disabled. They were displaced clothing workers, many from Mexico. In all, the total of misspent federal dollars paid to NCED approached $2 billion, and Jones had amassed a fortune estimated at $50 million. He was convicted in 2011 and is still serving a 10-year sentence in federal prison. Byrum sued Jones, who had actually gained control of ATI Jet, for stock fraud, provided evidence to the FBI and was cleared of all wrongdoing. NCED agreed to pay for the bills Jones had run up using ATI Jet to shuttle Army generals and others back and forth from Washington and around the country. “For three years, he wasn’t paying me for what he was doing,” Byrum said. “The bill just got bigger and bigger. I barely survived. “After it was all over, I think I was the only guy that got paid back, and I got paid every penny.” Byrum said ATI Jet has bounced back, allowing him to buy two newer Lear 60 jets recently and to expand by using what he calls the Southwest Airlines model – using one type of aircraft requiring the same parts and training for pilots and mechanics.

He’s also kept up his interest in very fast cars and drag racing, which he still does at the age of 69. He owns El Paso Motorplex with a dirt track and drag-strip near Socorro where he was planning to add a 2-mile, $2 million paved road course for Formula 1 racing until last year. “I decided to keep expanding ATI Jet instead, so we put the project on hold,” Byrum said. Asked if he intends to go public with ATI-Jet to buy 90 more jets and become a national charter service, he said, “I’m planning to, yes – at the right time.” Article in El Paso Inc.

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Announcing two new Hawker 800XP midsize jets to charter availability, based in the strong-charter-demand areas of Dallas, TX and Chicago, IL. The Hawker 800XP is perhaps the most desired charter jet type in the midsize category.  It's range, speed and large comfortable cabin make it among the most popular of all charter aircraft.  The cabin features a height of 6 feet (1.8 meters) stand-up center aisle, a walk-in rear lavatory and a standard seating configuration of 8 real seats; 5 captains chairs plus a 3-place couch.

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Dallas-based aircraft management and charter operator Business Jet Access, has added a second Hawker 800XP to its Part-125 charter certificate.  The year-of-make 2004 aircraft boosts the charter company's fleet to 8 aircraft, including midsize, super-midsize and heavy class business jets.  All 8 aircraft of ARGUS Platinum-rated Business Jet Access are part of FlightList PRO's charter sourcing platform, however the other leading charter sources have just 5 of their aircraft.

The other Hawker 800XP new to charter belongs to Chicago-based DuPage Aerospace.  This year 2000 midsize jet features free Wi-Fi internet access in flight.  The DuPage Aerospace fleet expands to 9 aircraft with the addition, including 5 of the popular Hawker 800XP models.

Source:  Business Jet Access and DuPage Aerospace

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New to charter, a Hawker 800XP and Learjet 60 are the latest additions to the growing operator fleet, now numbering 17.  The 2003 Learjet 60 is based KMMU Morristown, NJ and the 2001 Hawker 800XP with Wi-Fi on board is based KPBI West Palm Beach, FL.  The two midsize jet models are among the most popular aircraft in the category due to their combination of cabin size, range and speed.

The full 17-aircraft fleet of Jet Access Aviation is available ONLY in the FlightList PRO  platform.

Jet Access Aviation, a FAR Part 135 worldwide operator with 15 other aircraft based across the eastern half of the US is growing its charter fleet. The Learjet 60 boasts a 7 passenger capacity and is based in New York. The Hawker 800XP midsize jet is fully dedicated to charter, comes with unlimited Wi-Fi, and accommodates up to 8 passengers. Both aircraft have been fully refurbished within the last year and are currently available for charter. “As we continue to grow our charter fleet, I want to ensure we are providing aircraft that support the needs of the market," states company president and owner Jack E. Lambert Jr.  "Since we have several bases and a floating fleet of aircraft, we are able to provide cost effective solutions to our clients.”

Jet Access Aviation is a ARG/US Platinum and Wyvern Approved Charter Operator specializing in empty leg and one-way private jet charter flights. The company’s fleet consists of a variety of aircraft which includes a Gulfstream IV, Citation Sovereign, plus several other Light, Midsize, and Large Jets.

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Three popular light and midsize and super-midsize jet models have been added to Southern California-based charter availability.  Latitude 33 Aviation, headquartered at Carlsbad, CA's McClellan-Palomar Airport Airport (KCRQ), with an expanding charter and management fleet, has added aircraft to its charter availability based in the Los Angeles and San Diego areas. Newly available for charter are these three in-demand aircraft: Embraer Phenom 300 light jet YOM 2016 8 passenger capacity Wi-Fi on board Based KCRQ Carlsbad, CA Citation XLS+ midsize jet YOM 2012 9 passenger capacity Wi-Fi on board Based KSNA Santa Ana, CA Citation Sovereign super-midsize jet YOM 2005 8 passenger capaicty Wi-Fi on board Based KCRQ Carlsbad, CA News Source:  FlightList PRO All 15 Latitude 33 Aviation charter aircraft are available ONLY in the FlightList PRO multi-search platform which includes all 16,631 charter aircraft and 3,419 charter operators worldwide.  FlightList PRO is used by the most successful and experienced brokers and travel professionals in the industry; 80% of users have arranged charters more than 10 years, 25% more than 20 years. Air Charter Alerts by FlightList PRO, are the latest announcements in the private air charter industry about operators, brokers and charter aircraft, and geared towards active participants in the industry.

Charter operator GrandView Aviation, based in the Baltimore region, will add jet charters and expand to Ronald Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Va., making it the only charter operator at the airport, the company said Monday. GrandView Jets will offer charter flights aboard three Phenom 300 jets, light business jets made by Embraer, said Jessica Bowling, GrandView's director of sales & marketing. These jets can carry eight passengers and fly about 2,000 miles.

"We found that the demand for charter jet and helicopter services is increasing throughout the region, particularly in the Washington, D.C. area," Bowling said in a statement. "Opening an office at Reagan National Aiport was a natural choice for expansion as we are one of the few operators with permission to operate in and out of [Reagan]." The new jets double GrandView's overall fleet, which previously consisted of three Bell 430 and Bell 407 helicopters, flying from Martin State Airport and the company's Pier 7 Heliport in Baltimore, Bowling said. The charter operator will have two of the three jets ready this week, and the third will come in the next month or so, Bowling said.

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Source:  Colin Campbell of the The Baltimore Sun, and Grandview Aviation Other Air Charter Alert about Grandview Aviation

Announcing several new charter aircraft on certificate and available nationwide, plus a new Part-135 charter operator.  Some of the most popular Light and Midsize jets - Hawker 800XP, Citation XLS, Citation Excel, Citation CJ3 - are all now available for charter, with four different operators, based from Chicago to California. Hawker 800XP, based KDPA West Chicago, IL, with complimentary Wi-Fi and operated by DuPage Aerospace.  9 light through heavy jets available for charter, including 5 midsize Hawkers.

The full fleets of DuPage Aerospace, Gemini Air Group and Tulsa Executive Flight are available ONLY in the FlightList PRO  platform.

Citation Excel, based KSDL Scottsdale, AZ, with complimenatary Wi-FI and operated by Gemini Air Group, Inc.  Gemini has 5 light through heavy jets available for charter. Citation CJ3, based KCMI Camarillo, CA, with complimentary Wi-Fi and operated by CI Jets.  Two light jets available for charter. Citaiton XLS, based KRVS Tulsa, OK New Charter Operator - Tulsa Executive Flight Full fleet of 3 charter aircraft. Tulsa Executive Flight has a long history as Desinations Executive Flight Center, a flight training FBO.

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Announcing several new charter aircraft on certificate and available nationwide, plus a new Part-135 charter operator.  Some of the most popular Light and Midsize jets - Hawker 800XP, Citation XLS, Citation Excel, Citation CJ3 - are all now available for charter, with four different operators, based from Chicago to California. Hawker 800XP, based KDPA West Chicago, IL, with complimentary Wi-Fi and operated by DuPage Aerospace.  9 light through heavy jets available for charter, including 5 midsize Hawkers.

The full fleets of DuPage Aerospace, Gemini Air Group and Tulsa Executive Flight, as well as every operator worldwide, are available ONLY in the FlightList PRO  platform.

Citation Excel, based KSDL Scottsdale, AZ, with complimenatary Wi-FI and operated by Gemini Air Group, Inc.  Gemini has 5 light through heavy jets available for charter. Citation CJ3, based KCMI Camarillo, CA, with complimentary Wi-Fi and operated by CI Jets.  Two light jets available for charter. Citaiton XLS, based KRVS Tulsa, OK New Charter Operator - Tulsa Executive Flight Full fleet of 3 charter aircraft. Tulsa Executive Flight has a long history as Desinations Executive Flight Center, a flight training FBO.

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