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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New Capabilities Added To FlightList PRO Platform

FlightList PRO Air Charter Search Results

FlightList PRO Air Charter Search Results

Today FlightList PRO announces an improved search platform, with both more search abilities and a better, easier interface.

With the platform you have the most location search options available in the market today.

Your new capabilities include searching multiple aircraft types in conjunction with any or all other search parameters. Simply click on as many aircraft types as desired for your search. For example, need to locate all ultra long range jets in any country? Choose the country then click on Gulfstream V, 550, 650 and Global 5000, 6000, Express and Express XRS. Users can now choose as few or as many aircraft types as desired along with any or all other search parameters.

You may use any or all search parameters including:

Certified for: (Passenger, Cargo, Ambulance, Amphibian-Passenger)
Search by: (ICAO, IATA, City, Country)
Radius: (0 – 2000 miles)
Number of Passengers: (Any number desired)
Aircraft Category: (Heavy, Super-Mid, Mid, Light, VLJ, Turboprop, Piston, VIP Airliner, Jet Airliner, Turboprop Airliner, Piston Airliner, Helicopter – Twin, Helicopter – Single)
Or Aircraft Type: (any type currently on certificate worldwide)
Ratings: (any operator’s audit ratings)

At just $30 per user with no contract required, FlightList PRO is the least expensive by far, most friendly and most complete service available today, with 100% of the market worldwide. See flightlistpro.com About Us for details.

Available now – free 30-day trial access, no credit card required. Experience the new fastest-growing service today.

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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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Floating Fleet Charter Operator Listing Updated

With a recent update, the FlightList PRO Floating Fleets section now shows 11 charter operators with 205 jets dedicated to point-to-point pricing. Aircraft types run the gamut of business jets, from light jet to heavy and long range jets. With the update, below are the totals by category of charter jets available in the U.S. for point-to-point pricing.

FlightList PRO Air Charter Search Results

FlightList PRO Air Charter Search Results

83 light jets
50 midsize jets
36 super midsize jets
19 Heavy and long range jets

Charter pricing with floating fleets can be quite advantageous for one way needs or round trips over many days. Cancellation terms can vary and be stricter with the pricing advantage and the logistics of point-to-point charter flying. Most operators are non-cancelable inside 72 hours from scheduled departure while some are shorter or even immediately upon booking. With this typical business model, most floating fleets are owned by the operator or are under management agreements whereby separate ‘owner approval’ is not required. Ages of floating fleet aircraft, much like traditional charter fleets, vary from brand new production line aircraft to manufacture dates in the 70’s or 80’s. All listed operators have at least one independent auditor safety rating, and more than half have 3 of the top ratings; ARGUS Platinum, Wyvern Wingman and ISBAO Registered.

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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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Europe’s TAG Aviation and Bromma Business Jet Form Alliance

Charter Operator TAG Aviation announces the launch of a new charter alliance between Bromma Business Jet and TAG Aviation.

TAG is now the sole sales agent for Bromma’s Falcon 7X based in London Farnborough and Stockholm Bromma, according to the company.

Now TAG is the charter operator or agent for four Falcon 7X aircraft throughout Europe. The entire TAG charter fleet of 36 aircraft worldwide is available in FlightList PRO.

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Pentastar Operating Scheduled Hawkers On Behalf Of OneJet

Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. has been named the direct air carrier for OneJet, a provider of regional scheduled nonstop flights in the Eastern U.S.

Based at KMKE Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport and KIND Indianapolis International Airport, OneJet began service on April 6, 2015. Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. operates a fleet of Hawker 400 aircraft on behalf of OneJet.

OneJet is providing nonstop service between Milwaukee and Indianapolis. Flights will be offered Monday through Thursday, featuring one hour gate-to-gate service, TSA precheck access for eligible customers, expedited boarding, and complimentary on board amenities.

Service to Indianapolis began on April 6th, with tickets on sale via select corporate and online retailers, including American Express Global Business Travel and Expedia. Inventory will be limited during the introductory period according to OneJet.

FlightList PRO personnel searched Expedia for available seats one month in advance. A 2-day round trip, Indianapolis to Milwaukee, revealed round trip pricing of $533 per seat. OneJet was the only nonstop option.

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Hawker 400XP Based KPIT Added By Aircraft Management Group Inc.

Charter operator Aircraft Management Group (AMG Jets) announced the addition of a 2008 Hawker 400XP to their air carrier certificate. The aircraft, based KPIT Pittsburgh, PA, is immediately available for charter.

Newly refurbished inside and out this month, April 2015, the aircraft includes Wi-Fi on board and Airshow displays.

The Hawker 400XP offers the most spacious cabin in its class and has a flat floor, making it easy for passengers to move throughout the cabin. This popular model has 305 cubic feet of interior space with dimensions of 15.6 feet long, 4.8 feet high and 4.9 feet wide, providing more head and shoulder room than other light jets. The aircraft has seven adjustable club seats that can rotate up to 180 degrees.

The addition grows AMG Jets’ charter fleet to five light jets based at Pittsburgh. Full operator and fleet details are available in FlightList PRO.

AMG Jets Hawker 400XP Charter

AMG Jets Hawker 400XP Charter Addition

AMG Jets Hawker 400XP Cabin

AMG Jets Hawker 400XP Cabin

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New Charter Operator MB Airways Inc.

Air charter broker-turned-operator MB Airways, Inc. achieved FAA authorization with completed OpsSpecs documents in March.

The operator is FAA certified and authorized for Part-135 operations worldwide with their Falcon 50 super super midsize jet. MB Airways and their Falcon 50 are based at KVNY Van Nuys, CA.

MB Airways is available ONLY in FlightList PRO.

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Charter Operators Joining Forces

Charter operators FUGA, Inc. of Phoenix, AZ, and SP Aviation of the San Francisco Bay Area are joining forces under the FUGA brand. Moved over to FUGA’s air carrier certificate (# ZC6A400N) already, is SP Aviation’s Falcon 2000EX and two Learjet 55’s, available for charter out of KOAK Oakland, CA.

According to SP Aviation President and CEO Darrin Perdue, “We could not be more excited about this opportunity. The team at FUGA are highly motivated professionals and we look forward to joining forces with them to continue growing the company and expanding our operations.”

Robert Salvo, CEO of FUGA echoed these sentiments, adding: “This is a classic example of the whole being bigger than the parts. Separately, our two companies have been successful for many years. Together, we truly believe the sky is the limit.”

This brings to 8 the total number of aircraft operated by FUGA, Inc. for charter based in California and Arizona, ranging from a Citation II light jet to the heavy jets Gulfstream IV-SP and Embraer Legacy.

The transitioning of SP Aviation’s fleet onto FUGA, Inc.’s certificate is expected to be completed by May. The entire FUGA fleet is available in FlightList PRO.

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New Charter Operator Monterey Pacific Executive Charter LLC

Now operating in California from KSNS Salinas Municipal Airport near Monterey and the Bay Area is Monterey Pacific Executive Charter. With a Citation Bravo and Beechcraft Baron 58 the operator is available for short and regional U.S. charters, and authorized for U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Monterey Pacific Executive Charter is available ONLY in FlightList PRO.

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Five Learjet 75 Now For Charter in U.S., Two in Europe

Learjet 75 Operated By Clay Lacy Aviation

Learjet 75 Operated By Clay Lacy Aviation

The newest Learjet 75 is available for charter out of KVNY Van Nuys, CA from operator Clay Lacy Aviation. Added in March, it brings to five the total number of Lear 75’s available for charter in the U.S. Others are based in Texas, Indiana and Tennessee. Two are available in Europe, based in Switzerland and Poland.

With deliveries that began in 2014, the Learjet 75 is a midsize jet capable of seating up to 8 passengers in double-club configuration with a rear enclosed lavatory. It is certified for 51,000 feet and leads the midsize category in high-speed cruise, capable of Mach .81. Cabin height is 5’0″, width 5’1″, and length is 19’10”. Up front are the latest in avionics, dominated by the Garmin G5000 three 14″ hi-res displays.

The 75’s new sister-aircraft, Learjet 70, with cabin seating for 6 is considered a light jet. Three Learjet 70’s are chartering in the U.S., based in Michigan and Florida.

All Learjet 70 and 75 for charter worldwide are available in FlightList PRO.

Learjet 75 Interior

Learjet 75 Interior

Learjet 75 fact sheet from Bombardier Learjet 70 fact sheet from Bombardier

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New Charter Operator Exclusive Jets LLC

With finalized FAA documents March 30 and April 1, KISO Kinston, NC-based Exclusive Jets, LLC is FAA certified and operating on-demand charters with its Citation Mustang, N714JS and Citation Excel, N848JS. The operator also markets a jet card product. Exclusive Jets, LLC fleet and operator details are available in FlightList PRO.

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Corporate Flight Management Lands $61M DoD Contract

Charter Operator Corporate Flight Management (CFM) based in Tennessee has been awarded a U.S. Department of Defense contract worth $61.2 Million. The company is receiving an “indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, fixed-price contract for Domestic Charter Airlift Services.”

According to the DoD, the “type of appropriation is fiscal year 2015 Transportation Working Capital Funds to be obligated on individual task order.” The contract transportation is expected to be completed by September 30.

Corporate Flight Management operates a fleet of 21 aircraft, from turboprops through super midsize jets, including 10 BAE Jetstream turboprops seating between 8 and 30 passengers. CFM’s entire fleet and operator details are available in FlightList PRO.

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The Largest Private Jet In The World – Boeing 747-8

This aircraft is not for charter but we couldn’t resist posting the article and photos. Courtesy of Business Insider.

For most people, private jets such as the $65 million Gulfstream G650 or the Bombardier Global Series are the epitome of luxury air travel, but there are a select few who can afford more than that. They’re converting airliners into private flying palaces. To meet this demand, Airbus and Boeing have begun selling “VIP” versions of their airliners under the Airbus Corporate Jet and Boeing Business Jet brands. While most of these planes are based on smaller Airbus A320 series or Boeing 737 models, one recent VIP conversion took luxury to a new level.

One very lucky, very wealthy, and very confidential client took delivery of a personalized Boeing 747-8, completed by Greenpoint Technologies of Kirkland, Washington. Its incredible 4,786 sq. ft. of space features a stateroom, lounges, an office, and a massive dining room.

The Boeing 747-8 VIP is the longest and second-largest airliner ever built. Powered by a team of four General Electric GEnx engines, the plane can fly 8,000 nautical miles nonstop.

Boeing Private VIP Jet

Boeing 747-8 VIP Private Jet Interior Room

Courtesy of Business Insider. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-747-8-vip-private-jet-2015-3?op=1#ixzz3WwInQTsB

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