Category Archives: Operator Updates

Three More Premium Charter Aircraft Added to Key Air Fleet

Key Air added three new private jet charter aircraft – the Bombardier Global 5000 Vision, Gulfstream IVSP and Learjet 45XR – to its managed fleet within the first month of the New Year, according to a company press release. Upon the heels of celebrating its 30th anniversary in the aviation industry, Key Air continues to strengthen its infrastructure and expand its offerings to remain a leader in the marketplace.

All 13 Key Air charter aircraft are available ONLY in FlightList PRO.

The 3 new charter aircraft, based in the Northeast US, brings to 13 the total charter fleet operated by Key Air – midsize through long range jets, from the new Lear 45XR to the Gulfstream G650ER and new Global 5000 Vision.

“I am pleased with the hard work demonstrated by the entire Key Air community”, said Alan DePeters, Key Air President and CEO. “Through everyone’s dedication and commitment, Key Air was able to add the Global 5000 Vision to our Ops Specs in record time – within one week from the date of closing! Our Operations and Maintenance divisions continue to operate optimally as they previously did in adding the Gulfstream G650ER and Falcon 7X to our Ops Specs capabilities.”

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XOJET Announces 2015 Increases; 14% Program Sales, 4% Charter

On-Demand Private Jet Charter Company Exceeds Profitability Projections—

41% increase in EBITDA—achieves highest core profitability in company history
14% growth in new program sales and 10% increase in its partner fleet business
The San Francisco-based company celebrated its 10 year anniversary in January
XOJET will substantially increase reinvestment back into the business, including aircraft cabin refurbishment, office expansions in New York and Southern California and investments in its pilot, client service and advisor workforce

COMPANY PRESS RELEASE (January 27, 2016) – XOJET, Inc., a leader in private jet charter services, announced today that it achieved record results, delivering a 41% increase in EBITDA and a 14% increase in new program sales. XOJET’s on-demand charter model continues to gain momentum as the smart alternative to jet cards and fractional ownership. XOJET was the first to pioneer the on-demand, dynamic pricing model in the private aviation sector, and this month celebrates 10 years of putting passengers first. Now the largest on-demand charter provider in the industry, XOJET continues to gain market share, with retail charter sales up 4% and its partner fleet business up 10% overall. Operational efficiency gains, including fuel savings, drove substantial profitability and margin improvements.

All XOJet aircraft are available in the one-way pricing – Floating Fleets section of FlightList PRO.

“The success of the company this year, and over the past 10 years, comes down to our culture of obsessive client service and dedication to continuous improvement. The market has responded and our company is healthier and more stable than at any point in its history,” said Brad Stewart, chief executive officer of XOJET. “We foresee another 10 years and more of bringing the best that private aviation has to offer to our clients.”

XOJET continued to expand its lifestyle offerings throughout 2015, with the addition of key partners in sports and hospitality. New partners include the NBA Champion Golden State Warriors and IfOnly, a San Francisco-based concierge services firm. The company also continued to invest in established relationships with Yellowstone Club/Discovery Land Company, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Butterfield & Robinson, a luxury travel and adventure company, and Gavin de Becker & Associates, a private security firm.

Looking to the year ahead, XOJET will refine its product portfolio with a new and improved Elite Access program, offering guaranteed access to its core fleet and select partner fleets with as little as 12 hours’ notice. With enterprise clients in high technology, media and finance, the company is investing in its enterprise sales capabilities and finding new and innovative ways to serve the needs of today’s business flyers. This includes expansion of its sales offices and aviation advisor teams in New York, the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California. The company also plans to invest in its digital capabilities, both in the user experience and supporting systems, which will make planning and booking flights even easier. “Technology is enabling us to deliver a high touch experience for our clients: in the way we communicate, engage and take care of their needs,” said Shari Jones, chief marketing officer of XOJET.

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First Legacy 450 Midsize Jet For Charter in the US, One of Two Worldwide

Orlando-based Legacy 450 operated by Solairus Aviation

The first embraer Legacy 450 midsize jet on Part-135 certificate in the US, is based at MCO Orlando International Airport and operated by Solairus Aviation. The 2015 Legacy 450 with WiFi internet and coast to coast range is currently available for charter, and one of only two 450’s available for charter worldwide – the other based in Brussels, Belgium by operator ASL.

Solairus Aviation Legacy 450 Amenities Include:

All 27 Solairus Aviation charter aircraft nationwide are available ONLY in FlightList PRO.

WiFi Enabled
Seating for up to 7 Passengers
Forward Full Service Galley
DVD/CD/Blu-Ray Player
Espresso Machine

Performance*

Range (statute miles): 3,337
Cruising Speed (mph): 530

Specifications

Cabin Height: 6ft
Width 6.83ft, Length 24ft
Baggage – Interior: 150 cu. ft

Solairus Aviation is an ARG/US Platinum, Wyvern Wingman rated operator, also ISBAO-registered. The Legacy 450 joins a very diverse Solairus charter fleet of 27 aircraft based nationwide, ranging from the King Air B200 executive turboprop to the Global Express XRS and Gulfstream G650 ultra long range jets.

Cabin of the Legacy 450 for charter by Solairus Aviation

Cabin of the Orlando-based Legacy 450 operated by Solairus Aviation

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Delta Private Jets Reports Record Charter Sales For 2015, 3rd Largest Operator

Delta Private Jets is calling 2015 a record year for revenue and jet card and charter sales.
It also reported 34% growth in its managed aircraft fleet last year.

“We started the year with 53 aircraft on our certificate, which grew to 72 by year’s end,” said David Sneed, Delta Private Jets executive vice president and chief operating officer. “This allowed DPJ to become the third largest Part 135 operator in the country in terms of fleet size.”

All 72 Delta Private Jets are available in FlightList PRO.

New jet card sales rose 31% in 2015 when compared to 2014. In addition, “our charter sales were extremely strong as well, with revenue up 56% over the previous year,” Sneed said.

Last year, the company upgraded its private jet travel program, which allowed Medallion status passengers traveling on select Delta Air Lines commercial flights the opportunity to upgrade their tickets to travel on a private jet operated by Delta Private Jets. The change gave potential customers the ability to experience private jet travel, it said.

In addition, Delta Private Jets Tech Service Center, a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility, and its Delta Jet Center, the only fixed base operation at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, each experienced growth.

“I am proud of what we accomplished in 2015, and we are poised for more growth and innovation in 2016,” Sneed said. “We will continue to look for ways to better serve our customers with unique programs and travel solutions. This includes a focus on an enhanced inflight experience that goes beyond just Wi-Fi. We are committed to being the best at everything we do and the best in the industry.”

Delta Private Jets is a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, and provides aircraft charter, aircraft management and the Delta Private Jets Card. It operates Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault, Gulfstream and Hawker business jets.

Source: AviationWeek

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New 2015 Phenom 300 Added to Charter Based Baltimore MD

Grandview Aviation charter Grandview Aviation has added a new 2015 Embraer Phenom 300 light jet to its charter fleet based at KMTN Martin State Airport in Baltimore, MD. The aircraft carries up to 9 passengers 500 mph and has a range of up to 2,000 miles. Grandview has two Phenom 300’s now and plans to continue growing its fleet with new aircraft. The Phenom 300’s are operated by fellow Baltimore company Executive Flight Solutions, Inc.

The 2015 Phenom 300 is available for charter only in FlightList PRO.

GrandView Aviation's new 2015 Embraer Phenom 300 for charter

GrandView Aviation’s new 2015 Embraer Phenom 300 for charter

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New Operator And Three Gulfstream Jets In South Florida

Avid Air is now operating from KPBI West Palm Beach Airport under Part 135 certificate STZA018I by FS Air Service Inc. Avid manages and operates – new to charter – three Gulfstream III large cabin jets. The G-III aircraft offer ample room for up to 12 passengers, with a spacious interior and berthing/sleeping arrangements for 4. Amenities such as power outlets and an in-flight phone allow for global connectivity while in flight. This brings the number of Gulfstream III aircraft based in South Florida for charter to 7, according to prominent charter consultant and brokerage New Flight Charters, between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach airports. Avid Air also offers aircraft management and other aviation services.

Avid Air and full fleet information is available in FlightList PRO.

Avid Air Gulfstream III fleet for charter based KPBI West Palm Beach, Florida

GIII interior Avid Air Gulfstream III fleet for charter based KPBI West Palm Beach, Florida

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Travel Management CO Acquired by XOJet Stakeholder TPG Growth

Courtesy AIN Online, 1/7/16
San Francisco-based capital equity firm TPG Growth confirmed today that it signed a definitive agreement on December 30 to acquire Travel Management Co. (TMC Jets), an on-demand aircraft charter firm in Elkhart, Ind.TPG Growth, which also owns a stake in private jet membership firm XOJet, is acquiring TMC Jets for an undisclosed amount from founder Pete Liegl, who formed the company in 2006. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter.

In February 2013, XOJet and TMC Jets announced a commercial partnership, though they have remained—and under the new ownership structure will continue to remain—separate entities, according to TMC president Scott Wise. In fact, he stressed TMC will continue to be “neutral” and work with leading broker distribution partners such as Apollo Jets, Sentient Jet, EJM/NetJets and XOJet.

Accordng to TPG Growth, the investment in TMC Jets as “an opportunity to further broaden its presence in private aviation, an industry that has seen multiple years of growth and improving sector dynamics.” TPGindicated that it plans to provide more capital for further investment in TMC, which could further expand its aircraft fleet.

TMC currently operates 68 wholly owned aircraft, including 36 Hawker 400XPs, 29 Hawker 800XPs, two Challenger 604s and a King Air 200. It also has an outstanding order with Nextant Aerospace to convert its Hawker 400XPs to 400XTis. These conversions are currently on hold, Wise told AIN, but could move forward “at a later date.” He said there is a solid business case to add more Challenger 604s to the fleet.

“TPG is thrilled to partner with Scott Wise, Scott Henely and the entire TMC Jet team,” commented TPG Growth managing partner Bill McGlashan. “TMC Jets has established its reputation and industry-leading position as the light and mid jet operator of choice to its brokering partners. We are excited to support and enable TMC‘s growth and development going forward.”

TMC Jets Hawker 400XP and 800XP

Capital equity firm TPG Growth is acquiring Travel Management Co. (TMC Jets), an Elkhart, Ind.-based on-demand aircraft charter firm that has 65 wholly owned Hawker 400XPs and 800XPs. Its fleet also includes two Challenger 604s and a King Air 200. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter. (Photo: Travel Management Company)

Courtesy Aviation International News, AIN Online

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Operator FlightWorks Adds 4 Mid & Heavy Jets – Only in FlightList PRO

Charter operator FlightWorks, Inc., based in Kennesaw, Georgia outside Atlanta, and the Southeast’s largest on-demand private air charter operator, has experienced records growth of its charter fleet in 2015. The recent additions of a Hawker 800XP, Gulfstream 200, Challenger 601 and Falcon top off a great fourth quarter of fleet growth.

The new additions are based in strategic locations that will help to broaden our charter services, including the greater Boston area, Atlanta, Washington DC, and Miami. Selective charter clientele demand modern amenities such as Gogo High Speed Internet and connected cabin entertainment systems, and these aircraft deliver on those needs.

“Our message is resonating with aircraft owners” said Dan Lucey, President of FlightWorks. Lucey went on to add “transparency, managing the aircraft to preserve long-term value, and delivering on the individual goals of each aircraft owner is the core of our value statement, and the ability to execute on that promise has led to this outstanding growth of our fleet”.

FlightWorks’ full fleet of 16 passenger charter jets are listed only in FlightList PRO, at least 4 jets more than any other service.

The aircraft will be available for on demand charter and as part of FlightPASS®, FlightWorks innovative family of jet card programs. Business today demands efficiency and private air charter can eliminate long check-in lines, security wait times, mechanical delays and more. As a result, FlightWorks is seeing increased use of private charter as a way to streamline time-consuming commercial travel.

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Etihad Airways And Private Jet Charter Company Victor Announce Partnership

Etihad 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.

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Etihad Airways

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Charter Operator Re-Launches With Two King Air 350i Turboprops

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 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.
The 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

Announcing 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 Charters The 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

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 york microwave, 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

Hawthorne 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).

“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…

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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Citation CJ2 Now Based Santa Barbara by Charter Operator CI Jets

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 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.

All 12 charter jets now based at Santa Barbara are listed only in FlightList PRO

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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Announcing New Operator, Pilatus PC-12 Based Aspen, CO – Only in FlightList PRO

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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New – San Diego’s Only King Air 200, By Premier Air Charter LLC

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

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Charter Operators Combine in Strategic Merger

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.”

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Startup Set Jet Announces Daily West Coast Flights

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

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

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.

Source: Set Jet press release

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Signature Acquires Landmark for $2.065 Billion

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

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