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4AIR Business Aviation Analysis Finds Small Changes to Aircraft Routings Could Reduce Environmental Impact

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火曜日, 5月 28, 2024

Studies have estimated the overall net impact from contrails and non-CO2 emissions to be about twice that of CO2 alone, contributing to two-thirds of aviation’s total warming impact.

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  • Studies have estimated the overall net impact from contrails and non-CO2 emissions to be about twice that of CO2 alone, contributing to two-thirds of aviation’s total warming impact.
  • The study, the largest flight-by-flight contrail footprint in business aviation, encompassed over 16,000 flights and over 27,000 flight hours and identified specific opportunities to mitigate contrails in order to reduce the impact from non-CO2 emissions.
  • According to the analysis, adjustments on just 50 flights out of 16,888 would have reduced the non-CO2 impact from this sample by more than 50% overnight.
  • Of the 23 flights with the highest contrail impact, accounting for around 35% of the total contrail impact, 65% of the flights could have avoided or minimized their impact by flying higher, resulting in reductions of the CO2 and contrail impact.

Flexjet Chairman Kenn Ricci Joins Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Board of Trustees

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木曜日, 4月 18, 2024

Cleveland, Ohio, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flexjet, Inc., a global leader in private aviation, announced that its Chairman, Kenn Ricci, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world’s largest, most comprehensive institution specializing in aviation, aviation business, aerospace, engineering and STEM-related degree programs.

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  • Cleveland, Ohio, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flexjet, Inc., a global leader in private aviation, announced that its Chairman, Kenn Ricci, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world’s largest, most comprehensive institution specializing in aviation, aviation business, aerospace, engineering and STEM-related degree programs.
  • “It is vital to the growth of the aviation industry that we continue to attract, coach and retain young talent.
  • “Kenn is second-to-none when it comes to deep understanding of the aviation business and a successful track record in the industry,” said Mori Hosseini, chairman of the Embry‑Riddle Board of Trustees.
  • His unique leadership skills, business acumen, passion and vision will be incredible assets, and I look forward to working with him.”

Sentient Jet Celebrates 25th Anniversary of the Invention of the Private Jet Card

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火曜日, 4月 16, 2024

Leading private aviation company Sentient Jet marks its 25th anniversary of the founding of the company and commemorates its invention of the jet card concept, which has revolutionized the private aviation industry and transformed the way individuals access private air travel.

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  • Leading private aviation company Sentient Jet marks its 25th anniversary of the founding of the company and commemorates its invention of the jet card concept, which has revolutionized the private aviation industry and transformed the way individuals access private air travel.
  • “With several industry firsts - from the jet card to digitizing on-demand booking with text-to-book - Sentient Jet has been instrumental in shaping modern air travel.
  • - 1999: Sentient Jet invented the jet card revolutionizing the way individuals book private air travel, with two jet card options including 25-hours of Sentient Jet certified light aircraft (SJ25) as well as the expansion to 3 size categories including mid, super-mid, and large cabin (SJ25+).
  • Looking to the next 25 years, Sentient Jet projects strong growth driven by the rising popularity of private aviation.

Nextant Aerospace Certifies Starlink Inflight Connectivity for Gulfstream G450 and G550 Aircraft

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火曜日, 3月 19, 2024

Cleveland, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nextant Aerospace , the engineering arm for Flexjet , today announced that it has received FAA approval for its Starlink Inflight Connectivity STC for the Gulfstream G450 and G550 series of aircraft.

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  • Cleveland, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nextant Aerospace , the engineering arm for Flexjet , today announced that it has received FAA approval for its Starlink Inflight Connectivity STC for the Gulfstream G450 and G550 series of aircraft.
  • Following closely behind the certification of Starlink Connectivity STCs and PMA installation kits for the Bombardier Global Express, Global XRS, Global 6000 and Gulfstream G650, Nextant’s Gulfstream G450 & 550 STC significantly increases Starlink Inflight Connectivity access to another segment of the intercontinental aircraft feet.
  • “For too long, the in-flight connectivity options available to aircraft owners have lagged behind the capabilities they are accustomed to in their offices and homes,” said Tony Kurpely, Nextant Aerospace senior vice president.
  • “Looking forward, we will continue to broaden Starlink access to business jet owners as we pursue FAA certifications for additional aircraft types.

Purdue, Flexjet Partner to Launch AeroSphere for Business Aviation

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木曜日, 11月 16, 2023

It is a state-of-the-art hub, combining an innovative aviation education facility with one of the largest private aviation operators in the world.

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  • It is a state-of-the-art hub, combining an innovative aviation education facility with one of the largest private aviation operators in the world.
  • The key philosophy behind AeroSphere for Business Aviation is symbiosis: Purdue’s education program feeds into Flexjet’s business operations.
  • It is an environment where students and professionals alike learn not just from textbooks and simulators, but from real-world experiences and challenges faced by global aviation companies like Flexjet.
  • We hope that AeroSphere grows and serves as a model of international collaboration between the various segments of the aviation industry, academic institutions, government agencies, and non-government organizations.”

Flexjet Red Label Training Academy Elevates in Cabin Service With Hospitality Training from Best in Industry

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火曜日, 11月 14, 2023

The Red Label Academy’s finishing school style program will set a new 5-star hospitality standard for private aviation.

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  • The Red Label Academy’s finishing school style program will set a new 5-star hospitality standard for private aviation.
  • Red Label by Flexjet has long been known for its industry differentiators: flight crews dedicated to a single, specific aircraft, the industry’s most modern fleet and its LXi Custom Cabin Interiors.
  • "While other private aviation providers use third parties to train their cabin servers, Flexjet is creating a new standard,” said Flexjet Chief Experience Officer Megan Wolf.
  • The scenario-based service training will enable them to prepare and style the cabin to meet Flexjet’s exacting standards.

Flexjet Helicopter Service Available from Florida to The Bahamas including Tailored Landing Zones

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月曜日, 11月 6, 2023

Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flexjet, Inc. , a global leader in private aviation, offers direct luxury helicopter service from Florida to The Bahamas, ahead of the 2023 private aviation peak travel season.

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  • Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flexjet, Inc. , a global leader in private aviation, offers direct luxury helicopter service from Florida to The Bahamas, ahead of the 2023 private aviation peak travel season.
  • It was a logical extension of the company’s year-round helicopter service in the Sunshine State.
  • Formed to complement private jet Owners with first and last mile transport, the fleet of Sikorsky S-76 helicopters is also available for on-demand charter in the U.S. Northeast, Florida and the U.K.
    “As people move their residences to Florida for the season, demand for our Florida helicopter service will increase including travel from Florida to The Bahamas.
  • Flint added, “Now that our clientele has grown accustomed to accessing off-airport destinations, they expect it wherever the helicopter can take them – and now that includes from Florida to the Bahamas and Florida Keys.”

Flexjet Named One of Northeast Ohio’s Best Places to Work for the 20th Year

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金曜日, 9月 29, 2023

Cleveland, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flexjet Inc., a global leader in private aviation, has, for the 20th year, been named one of the 99 best places to work in Northeast Ohio by Employers Resource Council (ERC).

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  • Cleveland, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flexjet Inc., a global leader in private aviation, has, for the 20th year, been named one of the 99 best places to work in Northeast Ohio by Employers Resource Council (ERC).
  • Without the industry’s finest, most respected and customer service-oriented employees, there would be no Flexjet.
  • Now that customer demand has leveled out, but remains strong, Flexjet continues to invest in infrastructure, aircraft and workforce.
  • New headquarters: Flexjet has opened a new, $50 million headquarters and global operations center at Cuyahoga County Airport outside of Cleveland.

Flexjet Introduces Embraer Praetor 600 on Nationwide Tour

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水曜日, 9月 27, 2023

Cleveland, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flexjet Inc., a global leader in private aviation, this week has launched a 12-state, 15-stop tour of its Praetor 600 super midsized jet from Embraer (NYSE: ERJ).

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  • Cleveland, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flexjet Inc., a global leader in private aviation, this week has launched a 12-state, 15-stop tour of its Praetor 600 super midsized jet from Embraer (NYSE: ERJ).
  • Having soared triumphantly across European skies since 2020 under the Flexjet banner, the Praetor 600 now graces Flexjet’s North American constellation.
  • "Our ultra-modern mid- and super midsized fleet of aircraft, with its Bombardier Challenger 350/3500s and Embraer Praetor 500s, is like no other.
  • In addition to the Praetor 600, Flexjet’s midsized and super midsized offering includes the Embraer Praetor 500 , Bombardier Challenger 350 /3500.

Flexjet First in Industry to Launch Starlink by SpaceX – The World’s Most Advanced In-Flight Connectivity Solution

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火曜日, 9月 19, 2023

The introduction of Starlink is the culmination of an 18-month process that included an industrywide technology evaluation followed by a close collaboration between Flexjet, Nextant Aerospace (Flexjet’s engineering arm) and Starlink.

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  • The introduction of Starlink is the culmination of an 18-month process that included an industrywide technology evaluation followed by a close collaboration between Flexjet, Nextant Aerospace (Flexjet’s engineering arm) and Starlink.
  • “Through Starlink, SpaceX has created the most significant technology advancement for private jet travel that we’ve seen in the last 2 decades.
  • “As the first global business jet operator to adopt Starlink, Flexjet is leading the way in bringing a truly reliable high-speed internet solution to its aircraft owners,” said Chad Gibbs, SpaceX’s Vice President of Starlink Business Operations.
  • “Flexjet is proud to have identified and adapted the most advanced technology to keep our aircraft Owners connected no matter where in the world they are.”