JFI Jets, a leader in private jet charter, aircraft management and maintenance, announced it has acquired ACP Jets, a respected private jet operator, according to a press release from both companies.
ACP Jets is a full-service private aviation company offering aircraft charter, management, maintenance, as well as aircraft acquisitions and consulting. ACP Jets holds an ARG/US Platinum safety rating and IS-BAO phase two certification. With offices in West Palm Beach, FL, the firm operates two Hawkers 800XP’s, a Citation X, four Gulfstream IV/SP/450’s and a part 145 maintenance repair station.
Complete fleet and operator details for both JFI Jets and ACP Jets are available in FlightList PRO.
The combined entity will immediately offer aircraft management, hangar space, charter and maintenance services in the nation’s three busiest private jet markets: New York Metro, Southern California and South Florida. Upon full FAA integration, it will operate and manage a combined fleet of 17 midsize and heavy jets available for charter.
"By merging these two industry-leading companies, we will be the only provider with facilities, aircraft, maintenance and sales offices in the top three U.S. markets for private aviation," says JFI Jets CEO Robert Seidel. "I am proud our company will be led by two of the most respected and capable executives in the industry: JFI President David Rimmer and ACP co-founder and President Suran Wijayawardana, who will join us as chief operating officer. They will lead an extremely dedicated team of private aviation professionals."
"This is a merger of two highly reputable firms with strong vision alignment and synergistic cultures that will offer our clients the highest standards of aviation services," says Suran Wijayawardana. "It is a great honor to join Robert Seidel, David Rimmer, Sohail Ashraf and Damon Danneker on this incredible team, having worked closely with them on the NATA Air Charter Committee and other Industry boards for a number of years."
Set Jet, the exclusive membership based, private jet charter program headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, announced today that it will be facilitating daily flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and Las Vegas.
"We are very excited to be offering our exclusive service to those who are looking for a hassle-free and better than first class travel experience between these entertainment, recreational and technology hubs," said Trey Smith, President of Set Jet.
Set Jet will be facilitating daily flights on Bombardier Challenger 850 and CRJ200 aircraft which have been specially configured with 15 seat VIP interiors, for $99.95 per month and from $399 one-way (including taxes and fees).
MAC Aircraft Charter LLC/Maine Aviation is operating two Challenger 850 aircraft for Set Jet at this time, configured for 15 and 16 passengers.
Set Jet Challenger 850 operated by MAC Aircraft Charter
"We have experienced a high level of demand for these flights for some time and we believe these additional routes will complement our already established west coast service." Smith added.
Set Jet Challenger 850 interior seating for 15 passengers.
Flights will also feature complimentary Wi-Fi, top shelf alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as premium snacks.
Set Jet facilitates this unique members-only based service from non-congested and conveniently located VIP private terminals, without the traditional inconveniences related to commercial air travel, such as advance notice for booking flights, price premiums for last minute travel, time allowance for driving to primary airports, check-in requirements, security delays and parking expenses.
More information about Set Jet including its founders is available on the company website.
Charter operator MAC Aircraft Charter's details and fleet information are available in FlightList PRO.
Deal would make the largest fixed base operator in the world.
Signature Flight Support parent company BBA Aviation has agreed to purchase Landmark Aviation from affiliates of the Carlyle Group for $2.065 billion. Included in the deal are Landmark’s 68 FBOs in North America and Europe, and its MRO business, as well as its fleet of 64 charter aircraft and more than 50 other managed aircraft, which would give BBA its first involvement in the charter/management segment. The Landmark charter fleet is the fourth largest worldwide.
The transaction, subject to approval by regulators and company shareholders, is expected to close early next year.
photo courtesy AIN
“The acquisition would enable customers to benefit from an extension of Signature’s industry-leading service offering and its operational excellence across a much larger network of high-quality locations,” said BBA CEO Simon Pryce. “Combining Signature and Landmark Aviation also would realize significant cost synergies as well as substantial tax benefits.”
Signature operates 133 FBOs in its worldwide network, and there is currently redundancy at 12 airports in the U.S. and Europe, including Washington Dulles International, Teterboro, Westchester County, Le Bourget and London Luton where the two chains compete, which could lead to some required divestiture.
The entire Landmark Aviation charter fleet is available only in FlightList PRO.credit AIN Online
Chartering a private jet to China is easy, but flying privately between airports within the country can be challenging. To address this problem, the Swiss business-aviation provider VistaJet has partnered with China’s Apex Air to provide point-to-point private air service throughout the country in a Chinese-registered Bombardier Challenger 850 managed and operated by Apex. VistaJet is the first international aviation charter company to offer this service.
One of the largest charter operators worldwide, VistaJet has 47 heavy and long range jets for charter now in the US, Europe and China. The entire fleet and details are available only in FlightList PRO.
VistaJet officials say they plan to add at least one more China-based airplane later this year, and they will continue to expand the line to meet demand. The company has been working for months to secure all the partnerships and permissions required to launch the new service.
The Challenger 850 can carry up to 14 passengers—with berths for seven—at speeds up to 528 mph over a range of 3,230 miles.
VistaJet's Challenger 850 avaialble for charter, based in ChinaArticle info courtesy Mary Grady and Robb Report
Charter operator SevenJet has added two more light jets to their charter fleet in Ft. Lauderdale and Salt Lake City. The two Beechjet 400's bring the passenger charter fleet to a total of six light jets.
SevenJet has its roots in charter as D & D Aviation based primarily in Salt Lake City, UT for the better part of the last decade. The ARGUS Gold rated company is growing, more than doubling its fleet size and expects more charter aircraft to come including turboprops in Florida and at SLC.
SevenJet and it's fleet of 6 Part-135 light jets are available only in FlightList PRO.
SevenJet also operates a medical Learjet 25D air ambulance which floats between Scottsdale, AZ and Salt Lake City, UT.
Two Beechjet 400 jets new to charter operated by SevenJet based at Salt Lake City and Ft. Lauderdale.
Jones Brothers & Co. Air and Seaplane Adventures, in Central Florida used to be limited to flying scenic tours within a 25-mile radius of its base at Wooton Park under Part-91 provisions.
Not any more.
The company recently earned its Federal Aviation Administration Part 135 on-demand passenger air charter certification, meaning it can now fly unlimited distances for day trips and even multi-day excursions.
Jones Brothers has been working with the city to earn the FAA certification for two years. Pages of documentation were prepared and submitted to FAA officials, its aircraft were inspected, flight logs examined and pilots screened and tested. Both aircraft and pilots had to demonstrate fitness and competence to ensure the highest safety standards are being met.
Jones Brothers is based in Tavares, Florida, known as "America's Seaplane City".
“We have a truly mutually beneficial relationship with the city, which is key to survival, growth and success,” Rob Galloway, who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Jones Brothers, said in the release. “Without the city’s total support, we would not be here.
Rob Galloway, who is responsible for day-to-day operations at Jones Brothers & Co. Air and Seaplane Adventures in Tavares FL, stands behind a seaplane.
“Without a seaplane operator willing to offer sightseeing, single and multi-engine seaplane instruction and on demand seaplane charter flights, Tavares couldn’t live the brand ‘America’s Seaplane City.’”
“Jones Brothers has partnered with over two dozen beautiful, waterfront resorts along the Atlantic coast, from South Carolina through the Florida Keys, and all the way up the west coast of Florida to Tampa and Homossassa,” the website states.
Story credit Scott Callahan and Daily Commercial
Charter operator Landmark Aviation has completed the re-branding of TWC Aviation based in Van Nuys and San Jose, CA following the acquisition in April 2015 and is now operating under the Landmark name. TWC was founded in 1998 and most recently operated 29 jets of various makes and sizes. TWC's operating certificate remains intact and operations are now under the Landmark name.
Temporary Landmark signage is up at both California locations. TWC's office in White Plains, NY has been relocated to the Landmark facility at HPN, and the Scottsdale, AZ airport recently opened office is now closed.
Landmark Aviation's charter fleet now numbers 63, the fourth largest charter fleet behind Executive Jet Management with 100 aircraft for charter, Travel Management Company with 67 and Delta Private Jets with 65 aircraft.
Landmark's entire charter fleet is only available in FlightList PRO.
Landmark has been on a growth run the past two years, having acquired several operators including Galvin Flying Service in Seattle, WA, Sterling Aviation in Milwaukee, Midlantic Jet Charters in Atlantic City, and now TWC Aviation in California. These, in addition to Landmarks existing charter fleets in North Carolina and South Dakota.
John Sieckowski, president of Pittsburgh, Pa.-based aircraft charter and management firm Aircraft Management Group, took delivery of the first Citation Latitudes and is first available for charter.
Aircraft Management Group, Inc., a provider of aircraft management and consulting services, as well as private aircraft charter through their AMG Jets division, is eager to announce the addition of a 2015 Citation Latitude to their charter certificate.
Aircraft Management Group, Inc. is the first company in the world to have the Latitude available for charter. The aircraft will spend half of the year based out of KPIT (Pittsburgh International Airport) and the other half based in KPBI (Palm Beach International Airport).
The 9-passenger Citation Latitude jet boasts the most spacious and most refined cabin environment in the midsize jet category. At 77 inches wide, six feet tall and more than 21 feet long with a flat floor, and stand up cabin, the Latitude was built for comfort.
The Latitude is powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney PW306D engines that will power it to a projected speed of just over 440 knots. Its range is 2,850 nm, and its runway takeoff distance is a remarkable 3,668 feet.
“What’s appealing is that it’s got the amenities of larger aircraft but the flexibility to fly into short fields with trans-continental range” said John Sieckowski, President and Owner of Aircraft Management Group, Inc. “That appeals to a lot of customers.”
AMG has grown exponentially since they received their Air Carrier Certificate in 2009 with no sign of slowing down. Including the Latitude, AMG has added three aircraft to their Part 135 certificate in 2015. In total, AMG operates six aircraft including two Beechjet 400As, two Hawker 400XP’s, a Citation CJ3 and now the Citation Latitude.
“With the addition of the Latitude, we expect to expand our customer base by being able to offer flights to the west coast and Europe” said Shannon Pennypacker, Director of Charter Sales and Marketing.
All 6 of AMG's charter jets are available ONLY in FlightList PRO.Cabin of Citation Latitude for charter with AMG Jets
Aircraft Management Group and it's charter division AMG Jets took delivery of one of the first Citation Latitudes. It is the first Latitude available for charter.
The Citation Latitude jet boasts the most spacious and most refined cabin environment in the midsize jet category. At 77 inches wide, six feet tall and more than 21 feet long with a flat floor, and stand up cabin, the Latitude was built for comfort. The aircraft comfortably seats 9 passengers and features a cruciform tail and all metal fuselage.
Citation Latitude Quick Specs:
Midsize Business Jet, seats 9 max.
Cabin Dimensions; W 6'5", H 6'0", L 21'9"
Baggage Capacity; 127 cu.ft.
Range 2,850 NM
Part-135 nonstop coast to coast
Speed 440 KTS
First Citation Latitude available for charter. Operated by AMG Jets.Aircraft Management Group took delivery of one of the first Citation Latitudes from Cessna in Wichita, KS.Cabin of Citation Latitude for charter with AMG JetsAMG Jets' new Citation Latitude in flight over KICT Wichita Airport as it departed for its new base with AMG at KPIT Pittsburgh, PA.Citation Latitude cabin configuration. Cabin width 6'5", Height 6'0", Length 21'9".John Sieckowski, president of Pittsburgh, Pa.-based aircraft charter and management firm Aircraft Management Group, took the keys to one of the first Cessna Citation Latitudes. Deliveries of the new midsize business jet started on August 27.
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"By merging these two industry-leading companies, we will be the only provider with facilities, aircraft, maintenance and sales offices in the top three U.S. markets for private aviation," says JFI Jets CEO Robert Seidel. "I am proud our company will be led by two of the most respected and capable executives in the industry: JFI President David Rimmer and ACP co-founder and President Suran Wijayawardana, who will join us as chief operating officer. They will lead an extremely dedicated team of private aviation professionals."
"This is a merger of two highly reputable firms with strong vision alignment and synergistic cultures that will offer our clients the highest standards of aviation services," says Suran Wijayawardana. "It is a great honor to join Robert Seidel, David Rimmer, Sohail Ashraf and Damon Danneker on this incredible team, having worked closely with them on the NATA Air Charter Committee and other Industry boards for a number of years."
"By merging these two industry-leading companies, we will be the only provider with facilities, aircraft, maintenance and sales offices in the top three U.S. markets for private aviation," says JFI Jets CEO Robert Seidel. "I am proud our company will be led by two of the most respected and capable executives in the industry: JFI President David Rimmer and ACP co-founder and President Suran Wijayawardana, who will join us as chief operating officer. They will lead an extremely dedicated team of private aviation professionals."
"This is a merger of two highly reputable firms with strong vision alignment and synergistic cultures that will offer our clients the highest standards of aviation services," says Suran Wijayawardana. "It is a great honor to join Robert Seidel, David Rimmer, Sohail Ashraf and Damon Danneker on this incredible team, having worked closely with them on the NATA Air Charter Committee and other Industry boards for a number of years."
Set Jet, the exclusive membership based, private jet charter program headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, announced today that it will be facilitating daily flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and Las Vegas.
"We are very excited to be offering our exclusive service to those who are looking for a hassle-free and better than first class travel experience between these entertainment, recreational and technology hubs," said Trey Smith, President of Set Jet.
Set Jet will be facilitating daily flights on Bombardier Challenger 850 and CRJ200 aircraft which have been specially configured with 15 seat VIP interiors, for $99.95 per month and from $399 one-way (including taxes and fees).
Chartering a private jet to China is easy, but flying privately between airports within the country can be challenging. To address this problem, the Swiss business-aviation provider VistaJet has partnered with China’s Apex Air to provide point-to-point private air service throughout the country in a Chinese-registered Bombardier Challenger 850 managed and operated by Apex. VistaJet is the first international aviation charter company to offer this service.
Charter operator SevenJet has added two more light jets to their charter fleet in Ft. Lauderdale and Salt Lake City. The two Beechjet 400's bring the passenger charter fleet to a total of six light jets.
SevenJet has its roots in charter as D & D Aviation based primarily in Salt Lake City, UT for the better part of the last decade. The ARGUS Gold rated company is growing, more than doubling its fleet size and expects more charter aircraft to come including turboprops in Florida and at SLC.
Charter operator SevenJet has added two more light jets to their charter fleet in Ft. Lauderdale and Salt Lake City. The two Beechjet 400's bring the passenger charter fleet to a total of six light jets.
SevenJet has its roots in charter as D & D Aviation based primarily in Salt Lake City, UT for the better part of the last decade. The ARGUS Gold rated company is growing, more than doubling its fleet size and expects more charter aircraft to come including turboprops in Florida and at SLC.
Jones Brothers & Co. Air and Seaplane Adventures, in Central Florida used to be limited to flying scenic tours within a 25-mile radius of its base at Wooton Park under Part-91 provisions.
Not any more.
The company recently earned its Federal Aviation Administration Part 135 on-demand passenger air charter certification, meaning it can now fly unlimited distances for day trips and even multi-day excursions.
Jones Brothers has been working with the city to earn the FAA certification for two years. Pages of documentation were prepared and submitted to FAA officials, its aircraft were inspected, flight logs examined and pilots screened and tested. Both aircraft and pilots had to demonstrate fitness and competence to ensure the highest safety standards are being met.
Jones Brothers is based in Tavares, Florida, known as "America's Seaplane City".
“We have a truly mutually beneficial relationship with the city, which is key to survival, growth and success,” Rob Galloway, who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Jones Brothers, said in the release. “Without the city’s total support, we would not be here.
Charter operator Landmark Aviation has completed the re-branding of TWC Aviation based in Van Nuys and San Jose, CA following the acquisition in April 2015 and is now operating under the Landmark name. TWC was founded in 1998 and most recently operated 29 jets of various makes and sizes. TWC's operating certificate remains intact and operations are now under the Landmark name.
Temporary Landmark signage is up at both California locations. TWC's office in White Plains, NY has been relocated to the Landmark facility at HPN, and the Scottsdale, AZ airport recently opened office is now closed.
Landmark Aviation's charter fleet now numbers 63, the fourth largest charter fleet behind Executive Jet Management with 100 aircraft for charter, Travel Management Company with 67 and Delta Private Jets with 65 aircraft.
AMG has grown exponentially since they received their Air Carrier Certificate in 2009 with no sign of slowing down. Including the Latitude, AMG has added three aircraft to their Part 135 certificate in 2015. In total, AMG operates six aircraft including two Beechjet 400As, two Hawker 400XP’s, a Citation CJ3 and now the Citation Latitude.
“With the addition of the Latitude, we expect to expand our customer base by being able to offer flights to the west coast and Europe” said Shannon Pennypacker, Director of Charter Sales and Marketing.
All 6 of AMG's charter jets are available ONLY in FlightList PRO.
Citation Latitude Quick Specs:
Midsize Business Jet, seats 9 max.
Cabin Dimensions; W 6'5", H 6'0", L 21'9"
Baggage Capacity; 127 cu.ft.
Range 2,850 NM
Part-135 nonstop coast to coast
Speed 440 KTS
Citation Latitude Quick Specs:
Midsize Business Jet, seats 9 max.
Cabin Dimensions; W 6'5", H 6'0", L 21'9"
Baggage Capacity; 127 cu.ft.
Range 2,850 NM
Part-135 nonstop coast to coast
Speed 440 KTS
