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Challenger 604 and Fourth Citation X Added to Operator Premier Air Charter’s Fleet

The Charter Operator’s Growing Fleet Now Consists of Ten Heavy, Super-Midsize and Light Jets

Today Premier Air Charter, based at Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, CA, announced the addition of Citation X tail number N910DP to their growing fleet and is now available for charter. The 8-passenger coast-to-coast super-midsize jet’s cabin was newly refurbished in 2023.

In December the operator added Challenger 604 tail # N604LL to their fleet. The newly refurbished 2023 cabin features 6 full seats plus a 3-place couch.

Challenger 604 and Citation X newly for charter with Premier Air Charter at CRQ Carlsbad, CA
Challenger 604 and Citation X newly for charter with Premier Air Charter at CRQ Carlsbad, CA

“Quickly adding the Citation X to our fleet demonstrates our commitment to scaling with intention and investing in aircraft that strengthen our operational flexibility and market reach,” said Vincent Monteparte, Chairman of Premier Air Charter. “The Citation X aligns perfectly with our long‑term strategy to deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and value to our clients and shareholders.”

The updated charter fleet consists of:

AircraftTail NumberPassengersWi-FiYear of MakeBased
Challenger 604N604LL9Yes2002CRQ Carlsbad, CA
Challenger 601N207JB9Yes1996CRQ Carlsbad, CA
Challenger 601N813MS9Yes1994CRQ Carlsbad, CA
Citation XN910DP8Yes2004CRQ Carlsbad, CA
Citation XN214WT8Yes1997CRQ Carlsbad, CA
Citation XN265AV8Yes2006CRQ Carlsbad, CA
Citation XN713FL8Yes1999CRQ Carlsbad, CA
Citation CJ3N795KF6Yes2011CRQ Carlsbad, CA
Citation CJ3N346PA6Yes2012CRQ Carlsbad, CA
Citation CJ2N82BB7No2002CRQ Carlsbad, CA
The growing charter fleet operated by Premier Air Charter

Ross Gourdie, the President of Premier Air Charter stated, “We believe securing FAA certification and pilot readiness for the Citation X so quickly reflects the strength, discipline, and expertise of the Premier team. With both the Challenger 604 and now the Citation X joining our fleet, we are entering 2026 with expanded capabilities.”

Premier Air Charter carries the ARGUS Gold independent safety auditor rating.

Aside from the operator’s website, these two aircraft are listed only in the FlightList PRO platform, used by top charter brokers and aviation professionals.

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Announcing New to Charter in the U.S.; Challenger 650, Legacy 600, Challenger 350 and others

Announcing heavy, super-midsize and light jets new to charter in Florida, the Northeast and the West.  Popular charter aircraft models in popular locations from operators Jet Edge, Elite Air, Latitude 33 and Custom Jet Charters, they have added the following jets to their charter certificates and are currently available.  The below new additions all 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.

Legacy 600, based TEB Teterboro, NJ

  • Operated by Jet Edge
  • ARGUS Platinum
  • Wyvern Wingman
  • 4G Wi-Fi complimentary
  • 2015 Interior

New to charter, Legacy 600 based KTEB operated by Jet Edge

New to charter, Legacy 600 based KTEB operated by Jet Edge

  • Challenger 650, based ORL Orlando, FL

    • Operated by Elite Air
    • 11 passenger
    • ARGUS Platinum
    • Wi-Fi complimentary
    • 2018 Aircraft

New to charter, 2018 Challenger 650 based KORL Orlando, FL operated by Elite Air

New to charter, 2018 Challenger 650 based KORL Orlando, FL operated by Elite Air

Challenger 350, based SNA Santa Ana, CA

  • Operated by Latitude 33
  • ARGUS Platinum
  • Wi-Fi complimentary
  • 2018 Aircraft

    New to charter, 2018 Challenger 350 based KSNA Santa Ana, CA operated by Latitude 33.

    New to charter, 2018 Challenger 350 based KSNA Santa Ana, CA operated by Latitude 33.

    Legacy 600, based BDL Windsor Locks, CT

    • Operated by Latitude 33
    • ARGUS Gold
    • 13 passengers
    • 2004 aircraft, 2014 interior

New to charter, Legacy 600 based KBDL Windsor Locks, CT operated by Custom Jet Charters.

New to charter, Legacy 600 based KBDL Windsor Locks, CT operated by Custom Jet Charters.

  • Nextant 400XTI, based PIE Clearwater, FL

    • Operated by Elite Air
    • ARGUS Gold

  • Hawker 400XP, based PIE Clearwater, FL

      • Operated by Elite Air
      • ARGUS Gold

    Sources:  Charter operator announcements

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Charter Operator JetReady Adds Challenger to Floating Fleet Availability

Photo of Challenger new to charter floating fleet

Challenger 601 new to charter floating fleet availability by operator JetReady.

Private jet charter operator JetReady continues to grow its existing charter fleet and has announced their newest charter aircraft addition, available for domestic and international charter flights.

The new-to-charter aircraft is a Challenger 601-3A joining JetReady’s charter floating fleet  currently comprised of 5 heavy jets with the addition.

Cabin photo of Challenger 601 new-to-charter, refurbished 2018.

2018-refurbished cabin interior of the new-to-charter Challenger 601 operated by JetReady

The aircraft floor plan is a 12 passenger executive configuration and new 2018 renovated modern interior, with a layout of four forward individual captains chairs, an aft 4-place divan opposing a 4-place conference group. The aircraft is equipped with a full-sized forward galley, microwave, complimentary WiFi, display monitors, HD Inflight Entertainment and Airshow 400.

JetReady’s floating fleet is included in the Floating Fleets section of FlightList PRO‘s multi-search platform along with all 326 floating fleet aircraft and 29 operators.  

JetReady’s Chief Executive Officer, Nigel England stated, “We are thrilled to announce the newest Challenger addition to our charter certificate and look forward to the continued growth of our company.”

The Challenger joins JetReady’s charter floating fleet of now 5 heavy jets; 3 Challenger 601’s and 2 Gulfstream IV-SP’s.  The operator reports more aircraft of these same types, plus Hawker 800XP models in the pipeline for Part-135 charter.

 

Source:  Company press release

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Announcing New To Charter – Hawker, Gulfstream & Challenger Jets for New York, Florida and Las Vegas

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

New to charter, Hawker 800XP based KTEB operated by Voyager Jet Center

New to charter, Hawker 800XP based KTEB operated by Voyager Jet Center

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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

New to charter, Gulfstream IV based KLAS Las Vegas, operated by Prime Jet

New to charter, Gulfstream IV based KLAS Las Vegas, operated by Prime Jet

Challenger 601, based KSFB

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

New to charter, Challenger 601 based KSFB Orlando, operated by Air Fuga

New to charter, Challenger 601 based KSFB Orlando, operated by Air Fuga

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Announcing Mid & Heavy Jet Charter Operator In Northeast

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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XOJET Releases 2015 Mid-Year Update

  • xojet+20% in retail charter sales
  • +40% website traffic
  • +99% web generated sales leads, 2nd Qtr 2015
  • +56% in new program sales
  • +51% EBITDA

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.”

SOURCE XOJET, Inc.

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