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Etihad Airways And Private Jet Charter Company Victor Announce Partnership

December, 11 2015
VictorEtihad Airways has announced a new partnership with private jet charter broker Victor, to complement and promote its exclusive The Residence and First Apartment cabins, both available on the airline’s Airbus A380 fleet. The partnership also allows customers the ultimate convenience of chartering a seamless private aircraft connection to or from their international A380 flights. Read full article with information and comments from Victor as well as Etihad Airways, online Albawaba Business.
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
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Charter Operator Re-Launches With Two King Air 350i Turboprops

November, 24 2015
King Air 350i charter with Francis Aviation, El Paso Texas
King Air 350i charter with Francis Aviation, El Paso Texas
Francis Aviation announces the re-launch of its charter flight service with two new King Air 35i 9-passenger turboprops.   Francis also operates a King Air 200. Francis Aviation charter fleet found only in FlightList PRO“Francis Aviation is proud to announce the re-launch of our charter services.  We recently purchased two new King Air 350i aircraft,” said Andre.  “These are the latest state-of-the-art aircraft, and we are offering on-demand services for the most reliable option in business, individual and group travel.” A fixed-base operator (FBO) service in New Mexico with locations at both the Las Cruces International Airport and near El Paso, TX at the Santa Teresa International Jetport.  Francis Aviation is headed by Scott Andre, who was named President of the company in March of this year.  The charter flight service is located in Santa Teresa, a suburb of El Paso. Francis-AviationThe new aircraft comfortably hold nine people and can travel distances up to 1,800 miles without refueling.  Luxurious leather seats and both in-cabin and personal in-flight entertainment systems are standard, and passengers have full control of lighting and climate. Prior to departure, passengers have the option of pre-ordering from an extensive catering menu and loading up on refreshments provided by the staff at the Francis Aviation terminal in Santa Teresa. Francis Aviation hosted a grand opening event inside the airport’s hanger in Santa Teresa.  Guests toured the facilities and learned more about the aircraft and the benefits of charter services. “There is a long list of advantages to flying charter versus commercial.  Most importantly, the client is the decision-maker,” explains Andre.  “They get to decide where to go, when to go, and who they want to take with them.”
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King Air 350i cabin features double-club seating for 8.
          Article in El Paso Herald-Post
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Announcing Mid & Heavy Jet Charter Operator In Northeast

November, 16 2015
Dumont Aviation logoAnnouncing charter operator Dumont Aircraft Charter and it's fleet of 4 midsize and heavy jets based in the Northeast US.  It's parent, Dumont Aviation was founded in January 2013, however its predecessor companies Elcorta and MX Jet Services have a history at the New Castle Airport in Delaware (KILG) going back to 1974. Challenger Hawker ChartersThe company now serves customers worldwide from six facilities, offering a growing suite of aviation products and services.   The comany specializes in aircraft sales, aircraft charter, aircraft management, aircraft maintenance and aircraft part sales. Now available for charter Dumont Aircraft Charter operates two Challenger 601 and two Hawker 800A aircraft. Dumont is also the owner and marketing agent of seven aircraft currently on the Lyon Aviation certificate where they plan to remain.  These include four Falcon 50 super-midsize jets and three Hawker 800A midsize jets.
Witha refurbished interior and fresh paint in 2015 this Challenger 601 is now operated for charter by Dumont Aircraft Charter
With a refurbished interior and fresh paint in 2015 this Challenger 601 is now for charter by Dumont Aircraft Charter
Dumont Aircraft Charter Challenger 601 exterior
Dumont Aircraft Charter Challenger 601 exterior
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17-Passenger Gulfstream-V New to Charter, Based TEB

November, 05 2015
Now available for charter and based at TEB Teterboro, NJ, operator Talon Air has added a 17-passenger Guflstream V to their charter certificate.
Gulfstream V cabin layout seating up to 17 passengers, operated by Talon Air and based at TEB Teterboro, NJ.
Gulfstream V cabin layout seating up to 17 passengers, operated by Talon Air and based at TEB Teterboro, NJ.
Listed only in FlightList PRO, Talon's G-V boasts one of the largest cabins in its class allowing up to seventeen passengers to work productively and up to seven passengers to stretch out and sleep comfortably.  Talon's Gulfstream V is equipped with high speed Go-Go Internet connectivity, Apple airPlay with two oversize LCD monitors, a full serivce galley with oven and jet charter new yorkmicrowave, enclosed lavatory, divan and conference table. Talon Air boasts a charter fleet of 18 aircraft, all based in the New York and Boston metro areas.  With over a decade of operational experience and one of the largest charter fleets on the east coast, Talon touts the top auditor safety ratings; ARGUS Platinum, Wyvern Wingman and IS-BAO Certified. With the addition of Talon's G-V based Teterboro, there are now 9 Gulfstream V or 550's from 8 different operators available for charter in the greater New York City area.    
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Operator ExcelAire Hires Jet Charter Veteran for SVP Sales and Marketing

November, 04 2015
ExcelAire charter operatorHawthorne Global Aviation Services today announced that ExcelAire, its private jet charter and management company, has hired a significant air charter veteran as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Joining ExcelAire with more than 15 years of diverse corporate aviation experience and more than 15 years of diverse corporate aviation experience in both Part 91 and Part 135 operations, as well as a proven track record of successful business development, is Mr. Keith Ruggirello.  Prior to ExcelAire, Ruggirello served as Vice President of Management Sales at Priester Aviation (Teterboro, NJ) and as Vice President at Key Air (Oxford, Conn). He was also Business Development Manager for Universal Weather and Aviation (Houston). Excelaire1"Keith's dedication to his clients, passion for aviation and his strong track record of success make him a great addition to the ExcelAire team," said Greg Brinkman, president of ExcelAire. "We are growing quickly and Keith's appointment will help us continue to build on this momentum and growth in our private jet charter and aircraft management business." In addition to his extensive sales experience offering aircraft management and global charter services, Mr. Ruggirello served as a Dispatcher for Part 135 operations and had held a Commercial Pilot's rating since 1992. His commitment to the aviation industry had led him to actively participate in various industry groups including serving as the former President of Aviation Professionals Sharing Information (APSI). He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical Science from the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. A Hawthorne Global Aviation Services company, ExcelAire is one of the nation's leading private jet charter firms, specializing in worldwide jet charters, aircraft management, maintenance and sales. The company maintains office and hangar space at Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), with 9 jet aircraft based throughout the Northeast and Midwest available for worldwide charter.
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Pentastar Adds Falcon 2000LXS, Five Aircraft Now Only In FlightList PRO...

October, 27 2015
New 2014 Falcon 2000LXS operated for charter by Pentastar Aviation Charter.
New 2014 Falcon 2000LXS operated for charter by Pentastar Aviation Charter.
Pentastar Aviation Charter has added a 2014 Falcon 2000LXS to it's available charter fleet.  The new aircraft based at KPTK Pontiac-Oakland County Airport features 9 seats, berthing for 4, a forward galley, HD+ Cabin Entertainment System and Wi-Fi on board. This brings to 11 the total charter aircraft on certificate and available from Pentastart Aviation Charter, based at KPTK and at KIND Indianapolis.
All 11 Pentastar aircraft are available only in FlightList PRO; other industry sources list 6 or less.  
Pentastar's full fleet on Part-135 certificate includes 3 long range and heavy jets, 2 super-midsize jets, 4 midsize and light jets, and a Cessna 182 for economical regional hops. Pentastar and their new Falcon 2009LXS are rated ARGUS Platinum, Wyvern Wingman, and registered IS-BAO, as shown in FlightList PRO.
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Announcing New Operator, Pilatus PC-12 Based Aspen, CO - Only in FlightList PRO

October, 23 2015
Pilatus PC-12 N8YU is available for charter and now based at KASE Aspen, Colorado and operated under cert. # 3CRA585M by Bubba Air LLC. The 2006 PC-12 is one of just three charter aircraft based at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport.  Others are a King Air 350 and Embraer Phenom 100 operated by Mayo Aviation. With seating for up to 7 passengers maximum, the Pilatus PC-12 clocks just a 30 minute flight to Denver, 2 hours 45 minutes to Dallas and 3 hours to Los Angeles.

Aircraft and operator are only in FlightList PRO

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Pilatus PC-12 for charter based Aspen, CO
Pilatus PC-12 for charter based Aspen, CO
Interior of Pilatus PC-12 for charter based Aspen, CO
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Citation CJ2 Now Based Santa Barbara by Charter Operator CI Jets

October, 23 2015
Citation CJ2 Charter Santa Barbara
Citation CJ2 jet now based Santa Barbara CA and operated by CI Jets
CI Jets, a division of Camarillo-based Channel Islands Aviation, has expanded its charter jet business into the Santa Barbara market, reports Sarah Oberman Bartush, chief marketing officer with Channel Islands Aviation. CI JetsCI Jets, which is ARGUS Gold-rated and Wyvern-Registered, will begin operating from the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), and operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The CI Jets passenger fleet includes two Cessna Citations; a CJ2 and CJ3.  The CJ2 is based in  Santa Barbara.
Along with the jet charter business, CI Jets also offers aircraft maintenance services, mentor pilots for owner-flown aircraft and jet brokerage services. Family-owned Channel Islands Aviation was established in 1976 to fly private charter aircraft to the Channel Islands. Today, the company still flies to the Channel Islands and also provides fixed-base operator services, aircraft sales, aircraft maintenance and a flight school.
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New - San Diego's Only King Air 200, By Premier Air Charter LLC

October, 16 2015
Charter Operator Premier Air Charter based at KMYF Montgomery Field in San Diego, CA has added a King Air 200 to their charter fleet.  N825KA sports a 2015 refurbished interior and fresh red, white and blue paint scheme. The only charter King Air based in central San Diego, Montgomery Field is just 15 minutes from downtown San Diego, or San Diego International Airport. Premier Air Charter now offers a fleet of 5 charter aircraft in San Diego.  In addition to the King Air 200 they operate a Cessna Conquest II, two Eclipse 500's and a Learjet 35A designated for med-flights/ambulance. The Premier Air Charter full fleet is listed ONLY in FlightList PRO.
San Diego based King Air 200 operated by Premier Air Charter.
San Diego-based King Air 200 operated by Premier Air Charter.
Premier Air Charter King Air 200 Interior - Refurbished 2015
Premier Air Charter King Air 200 Interior - Refurbished 2015
San Diego King Air 200 interior seating layout
San Diego King Air 200 interior seating floorplan layout