Category Archives: Operator Updates

Charter Operators Sign For New Avanti Evo

This week during the Paris Air Show Piaggio Aerospace signed two new contracts for its new generation Avanti Evo twin turboprop. Both are in the air charter business.

Piaggio Avanti Evo charter

The new Piaggio Avanti Evo to charter operators 2015

The new Avanti Evo seats up to 9 passengers in a cabin comparable with a midsize jet. Improvements include a 402 kt top cruise speed, much greater range, a quieter cabin than the Avanti and sea level cabin pressure up to 24,000 feet.

Zenith Aviation, based at London Biggin Hill Airport signed for an Avanti Evo and options for seven more. Zenith operates two Lear 45’s for charter, with a Citation XLS on the way.

Rozmey Air, a new company this year with charter operations in Malaysia signed for an Avanti Evo. The aircraft is planned to be based at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport in Alor Setar.

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International Jet Management and Charter Operator Mena Aerospace Form Joint Venture

International Jet Management (IJM) and charter operator MAE Aircraft Management, a subsidiary of MENA Aerospace have entered into a Joint Venture in Bahrain.

MAE Aircraft Management’s operation is based at its Private Hangar at Bahrain International Airport, and holds an Aircraft Operating Certificate issued by the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Civil Aviation Affairs. The Joint Venture will promote, sell and coordinate V-VIP and corporate travel on chartered business jets.

The cooperation allows Austria-based IJM to further develop its business in the Middle East Region together with a well established and well respected aviation player in the region with an existing regional infrastructure and business network. The Joint Venture’s objective is to expand the aircraft management business and to provide superior service to the regional business jet charter market.

Felix Feller, founder and CEO of IJM said, “The cooperation and partnership with MENA Aerospace is the next step in our strategic and measured expansion. We believe there is a huge demand for aircraft management and charter solutions that are tailored to the growing Middle Eastern market. The know-how and experience of IJM in the field of aircraft management and charter services combined with MENA Aerospace’ regional infrastructure, local insight and business network will allow us to achieve our strategy for mutual growth.”

The existing business of IJM and its Austrian Air Operator Certificate will be not affected by this new partnership.

Dr. Mohamed Juman, MENA Aerospace’s managing director said, “We are certainly excited at the prospect of implementing this Joint Venture and offering the region superior private and business aviation solutions. We see our customers benefiting from the best of both worlds; An experienced European aircraft management and charter service provider, partnering with a mature, well-developed aviation services provider with regional presence and infrastructure. We are also very eager to support the Joint Venture operation with our technical support services and aircraft hangar facilities.”

– See more at: http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/international-jet-management-and-mena-aerospace-in-joint-venture.html

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Citation Encore Jets To The Desert

Charter operator Desert Jet has added a 2002 Citation Encore to their charter fleet, based KTRM Thermal, CA, adjacent to Palm Springs. The light cabin jet is available immediately and within easy re-positioning for any SoCal departures.

Comfortably seating seven passengers in a center-club configuration with a belted lavatory for an eighth passenger, the aircraft can fly distances of up to 1800 nautical miles. For example, Palm Springs to Chicago can be accomplished with ease, and at a maximum operating altitude of 45,000 feet.

In-cabin amenities include XM satellite radio, Bose noise-cancelling headsets, a satellite phone, a refreshment center, and a fully-enclosed lavatory.

Desert Jet’s charter fleet now numbers 7 Citation light jets. Full operator and fleet information is available in FlightList PRO.

Desert Jet Charter Citation Encore

Desert Jet’s new Citation Encore for charter

Desert Jet Charter Citation Encore

Desert Jet’s new Citation Encore for charter

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Gulfstream 550 changes operators in U.K.

Operator SaxonAir Charter LTD at Stansted, UK, has taken on management and charter of the 2012 Gulfstream 550, G-MRLX. Previously with Gama Aviation LTD, it began operation under SaxonAir in late May, and is the only G550 based at Stansted. With it’s 6,000 mile range it can fly nonstop to Los Angeles or Hong Kong. The ultra long range jet features Wi-Fi on board, individual passenger entertainment screens and seats 16 passengers with three cabin seating areas.

Three Gulfstream 550’s are available for charter in the UK, this one at EGSS Stansted and two at EGLF Farnborough.

SaxonAir Charter now operates a total of 9 aircraft in the wide variety categories of turboprop, very light, light and midsize jets, long range jet and helicopter. The SaxonAir Charter full fleet is available only in FlightList PRO.

SaxonAir Charter Gulfstream 550 based EGSS Stansted, UK

SaxonAir Charter Gulfstream 550 based EGSS Stansted, UK

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Now 5 Bay Area Charter Operators Offer Falcon 2000’s

CTP Aviation at KHWD Hayward, CA is adding a 2003 Falcon 2000EX new to charter. N104MT fresh with a registry change, seats 10 passengers and includes on board Wi-Fi internet.

Now 5 operators in the California Bay Area operate 7 Falcon 2000+ models for charter, based at Oakland, San Jose and now Hayward. Models include the Falcon 2000, 2000EX, 2000LX and 2000EX EASy. Passenger seats range from 8 to 12, and year makes are from 1995 to 2013.

Falcon 2000 models charter listing in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Falcon 2000 models for charter in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Falcon 2000EX New To Charter, operated by CTP Aviation

Falcon 2000EX New To Charter, operated by CTP Aviation

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New G-IVSP For Charter In South Florida

Prime Jet, LLC has added a 2000 Gulfstream IV-SP to it’s charter certificate, based KPMP Pompano Beach, FL.

This brings to 8 the number of heavy and ultra long range Gulfstreams operated by Prime Jet for charter, based around the world including in the U.S. (California, Arizona, Colorado, Florida), Taiwan and Malaysia.

This G-IVSP and the entire Prime Jet fleet are available ONLY in FlightList PRO.

Prime Jet Gulfstream IV-SP for charter based So. Florida

Prime Jet Gulfstream IV-SP for charter based So. Florida

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Operator Adds G550, GV and GIV-SP To Florida & Los Angeles

Charter operator Jet Edge International has added three new Gulfstream to it’s fleet. The newly delivered (2015) G550 and the GV are based in Florida, while the GIVSP is based in Los Angeles.

The additions bring Jet Edge’s charter fleet to a total of 34 super-midsize, heavy and ultra long range jets.

“The Jet Edge ultra long range fleet has grown to 10 aircraft, including Global 6000s, G650s, G550s and GVs in the past 12 months,” says David Erich, Chief Operating Officer of Jet Edge. “The ultra long range category has been a significant focus of Jet Edge over the past year, and it is gratifying to see the hard work of our entire team paying off.”

Jet Edge’s entire fleet is available ONLY in FlightList PRO.

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Charter Operator Adds Two Bombardier Global 6000 And Global Express

Albinati Aeronautics continues to expand its charter fleet of large cabin business jets by adding two brand new Bombardier Global 6000s and a Bombardier Global Express.

According to Albinati, “The two new Global 6000 can take up to 12 passengers on intercontinental distances such as, for instance, Geneva to San Francisco, without refueling, in an exclusive, luxurious and comfortable environment, fully equipped for business, entertainment and relaxation.”

Albinati Aeronautics’ charter fleet is based at Geneva and Malta, and now counts four Global 6000s, a Global XRS, a Global Express, a Global 5000, a recently fully refurbished Challenger 604 and a Citation CJ4.

The full charter fleet is ONLY available in FlightList PRO.

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Charter Broker Acquired by Operator Altius Aviation

EmreAir Charter Solutions (EA Jet Charters), an air charter broker based in Teterboro, NJ, has agreed to an acquisition by charter operator Altius Aviation.

Headquartered in Syracuse, NY and operating throughout the Northeast with locations at the Portland Jetport, ME, the Manchester Airport, NH and the Essex County Airport, NJ, Altius Aviation operates 7 aircraft for charter including turborops, light and midsize jets.

Henry Laughlin, President & CEO of Altius commented: “We are delighted to
welcome the team from EmreAir Charter Solutions to the Altius family.
Throughout the negotiations it became very apparent that the EmreAir assets
and personnel would create significant synergy throughout our activities. The
net effect to Altius is accelerated growth and a better experience for both our
retail charter customers and the broker community”.

Speaking from Teterboro, NJ, Omar Diaz, Director of EmreAir stated: “Merging
our experience and passion with Altius Aviation is a logical next step for the
EmreAir team. Altius has proved to be a highly capable operator with significant
nationwide growth potential. We look forward to the future as we achieve our
goals with both Altius and the Laughlin Group companies”. The acquisition will
see the founders of EmreAir become equity stake holders in the larger company.

Altius Aviation LLC is part of the Laughlin Group family
owned aviation company. Founded in 1949, group activities span FBO
operations, maintenance, special missions design and install, avionics STC
development, airline handling, de-icing, aircraft charter and aircraft sales.

Altius operates seven aircraft for charter based throughout the Northeast US; two Learjet 60, a Learjet 31, King Air B200 and three Pilatus PC-12.

The full Alitus charter fleet is ONLY available in FlightList PRO.

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Operator MyJet Acquired by Blink Air Taxi Service

With a marked expansion, Blink Air Taxi Service has acquired Italian operator MyJet and its 3 Citation Mustang jets, along with its maintenance facility in northern Italy. Blink also acquired Blackbushe Airport west of London, which has been its home the past four years. Blink’s increased fleet of 9 Mustangs now is 30% of the European air taxi fleet.

Blink Air Taxi Service Citation Mustang Fleet

Blink Air Taxi Service Citation Mustang Fleet

According to Blink, the acquisition of MyJet demonstrates that Blink is leading the European air taxi industry in consolidating operations across the key business aviation hubs of London, Paris, Nice, Geneva and now northern Italy, including Milan. It increases Blink’s capacity and will allow even more efficient operations of the market leading air taxi service.

Initially, the MyJet aircraft will continue to operate under the existing livery before gradually being brought under the Blink brand.

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Gulfstream V New In Northeast For Charter

Charter operator Solairus Aviation is adding a Gulfstream V, registered N516HG and based Nashua, NH to it’s Part 135 charter certificate. The ultra-long-range jet will be immediately available for charter.

With 14 seats and sleeping arrangements for 6, the G-V features cabin entertainment and information amenities with a 16″ credenza screen, 6×8 individual screens, Bose headsets, Wi-fi internet on board, satellite phone and fax and Xbox 360.

The G-V addition makes a total of 39 aircraft in Solairus Aviation‘s charter fleet nationwide, which includes a wide variety of aircraft including five Global Express XRS’, a new Gulfstream 650, two Gulfstream 550’s, a Falcon 900EX Easy, other Falcons and Gulfstreams along with the full fleet of sizes and capabilities.

FlightList PRO is the only service showing all 39 Solairus Aviation charter aircraft.

Gulfstream V N516GH Charter Cabin, Solairus Aviation

Gulfstream V N516GH Charter Cabin, Solairus Aviation

Gulfstream V N516GH Charter Cabin, Solairus Aviation

Gulfstream V N516GH Charter with Solairus Aviation

Gulfstream V N516GH Charter with Solairus Aviation

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Falcon 7X New To Key Air Fleet Based Northeast US

Falcon 7X N221HJ, Key Air Jet Charter

Falcon 7X N221HJ Jet Charter, Operated by Key Air

Charter operator Key Air has added a long range Falcon 7X, registration N221HJ, to its Northeastern US-based charter fleet. The aircraft becomes available May 22 and is home-based OXC Oxford, CT. N221HJ was formerly registered CS-DTS and operated for charter by Masterjet, based Paris, France.

FlightList PRO shows this Falcon 7x is one of only 7 available for charter in the U.S. and the only one in the Northeast. According to Key Air the new 14 passenger aircraft comes complete with a satellite phone and fax, airshow display and is Wi-Fi enabled. The fully-equipped galley includes a microwave oven, convection oven and espresso maker to easily accommodate lighter snacks or full-course meals. Its state-of-the-art entertainment system features DVD, CD and MP3 players, headphones, dual widescreen and two individual cabin monitors.

Key Air Jet Charter Operator

“The addition of this pristine, high precision aircraft will benefit our operations and provide a great option for the discerning charter client”, said Alan DePeters, Key Air President and CEO. “We are extremely happy with the growth we have experienced to our managed aircraft fleet. Within the first five months of the year, Key Air has added four ultra-long-range aircraft to our charter certificate offering clients a broader range of charter aircraft to choose from. We look forward to continuing this momentum by providing unique, personalized services to the aircraft owner and to our clients who charter the aircraft.”

The Falcon 7X joins a list of ultra-long-range aircraft on Key Air’s charter certificate including the Global 5000, Gulfstream GV, G450 and GIVSPs. The charter fleet also includes the Falcon 2000LX, 900EX, Challenger 604, Hawker 800XP and Learjet 45 aircraft.

Not shown elsewhere, the entire Key Air fleet is available in FlightList PRO.

Falcon 7X N221HJ Operated By Key Air

Falcon 7X N221HJ Operated By Key Air

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Private Jet Charter Market Article On Forbes.com

“Is the private jet charter market ready to be disrupted?” Forbes.com just published an in-depth article analyzing the current jet charter market, players, technologies and future.

Many charter companies – operators and brokers – are named in the article which is a look at leveraging technologies to make a more efficient consumer market, and the actual practicalities and complexities of booking and managing individual charters. Author Doug Bollan also relates his experiences trying to search and book a charter through different methods.

This is a very interesting read for anyone involved in the jet charter market today as well as private charter consumers.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/douggollan/2015/05/13/is-the-private-jet-market-ready-to-be-disrupted/

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Komar Aviation Group Becomes Macair

Announced yesterday, charter operator Komar Aviation Group in southern California is transitioning the company name to its existing corporate name, Macair, Inc.

“The change is due to the significant expansion of our business activities,” said Dori Abouzeid, CEO and President. “The past year has been an incredible one for our team as we continue to deliver outstanding success for our partners through the increase of international charters and clients, the addition of more aircraft on our fleet, including a G-V, and Macair Flight Support, the exclusive FBO at Erbil International Airport [Iraq].”

Unchanged will be the company tax ID, address, phone numbers, staff and business terms. Email addresses will convert to @macairinc.com.

Macair currently operates three aircraft for charter on certificate # K4DA454J, based in southern California at SNA Santa Ana and LGB Long Beach.

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16 Seat Gulfstream New To Charter In So. California

Charter operator Sun Air Jets announces the addition of their 16 passenger G-IV to charter based CMA Camarillo, CA. The Gulfstream IV registration N701DB has a new 2014 interior refurbishment and complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Under Sun Air Jets, N701DB touts worldwide FAA charter authority and all four top auditor ratings.

The Sun Air Jets entire fleet and operator information is available in FlightList PRO.

Sun Air Jets Gulfstream IV Charter

Sun Air Jets Gulfstream IV Charter

Sun Air Jets G-IV N701DB Cabin Interior

Sun Air Jets G-IV N701DB Cabin Interior

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Deal Creates World’s Second-Largest Operator

In a deal to create the world’s second-largest corporate aircraft operator, Luxaviation, a business jet charter and management group based in Luxembourg, today is acquiring Zurich-based ExecuJet Aviation.

Under the terms of the deal, Luxaviation will acquire the entire share capital of ExecuJet, which has operations in Asia, Australasia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and in Europe. Its fleet of about 180 managed aircraft will bring the number of aircraft operated by the combined entity to more than 250. This is second only the the fleet of 700 operated worldwide by US-based NetJets.

ExecuJet, operating since 1991, offers aircraft charter, management, and maintenance, and is based at 19 airports around the world.

Luxaviation has grown by acquiring four European operators since 2009, including London Executive Aviation (LEA) in 2014. Last week it agreed to a deal with China Minsheng Investments, a Chinese investment fund that is the biggest shareholder in business aircraft operator Minsheng International Jet.

Luxaviation’s strategy with its acquisitions has been to preserve their operational independence while benefiting from economies of scale in purchasing high-cost items such as fuel, insurance and training.

With the two latest deals, Luxaviation is making strides towards its stated goal of 500 aircraft under management by 2019.

– courtesy Financial Times, full article here.

Luxaviation and ExecuJet charter fleet details are available in FlightList PRO.

Luxaviation charter jet

Luxaviation Challenger 300 based Luxembourg

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Gulfstream IV-SP Added At Scottsdale With Aero Jet Services

Aero Jet Services has added the Gulfstream IV-SP N267LG to its charter fleet based KSDL Scottsdale, AZ. The 12- passenger aircraft features a recently refurbished unique cabin layout, and passenger amenities including DVD/CD/Playstation 3, Airshow 400, and WiFi with Talk and Text.

In operation for 17 years, Aero Jet Services’ charter fleet now numbers 9 light, midsize and heavy jets, all based in Arizona at KSDL Scottsdale Municipal Airport. Aero Jet Services operator and fleet details are available in FlightList PRO.

A January 2015 Jetset Magazine article on Aero Jet Services.

Gulfstream IV-SP Charter Operated By Aero Jet Servcies

Gulfstream IV-SP Charter Operated By Aero Jet Services

Gulfstream IVSP charter Arizona

Gulfstream IV-SP Charter Operated By Aero Jet Services

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New Charter Operator Nexgen Aviation

Only available in FlightList PRO, 2010 Pilatus PC-12 NG is now certified for Part-135 charter and operated by Nexgen Aviation, LLC under Air Carrier Certificate # 3NXA084L. Based at KLEX Lexington, KY they also have a 2008 Cirrus SR-22 high performance piston single on charter.

Nexgen Aviation also offers aircraft management and is a Part 141 pilot training facility.

Pilatus PC-12 NG charter with operator Nexgen Aviation

Pilatus PC-12 NG charter with operator Nexgen Aviation

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New Charter Operator SAI Flight Services

Under FAA Air Carrier Certificate # 1XSA599N, SAI Flight Services, Inc. is now operating their Learjet 35A from KGSP Greenville, SC across North and Central America and the Caribbean.

The Learjet 35A features leather seating, Airshow and DVD in-flight entertainment and a typical Lr-35 long light jet range of 1,800 NM.

SAI Flight Services is available ONLY in FlightList PRO.

SAI Flight Services Learjet 35A Charter

SAI Flight Services Learjet 35A Charter

SAI Flight Services Learjet Charter Cabin

SAI Flight Services Learjet Charter Cabin

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Operator Silver Air Adds CJ2, Charter Fleet Expands to 13

Silver Air Charter Operator

Southern California based charter operator Silver Air adds a Citation CJ2 light jet based at KCMA Camarillo, CA, approx. 35 miles northeast of Los Angeles. The 2002 CJ2 is comfortable for up to 6 passengers.

Silver Air manages and charters 13 aircraft now, from the Citation I/SP to the Gulfstream V, all based in California. Silver Air’s entire fleet is available in FlightList PRO.

Full Press Release here
Video including interviews of Silver Air executives and clients.

Citation CJ2 based Camarillo CA with Silver Air

Charter Citation CJ2 based Camarillo CA with Silver Air

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