Business jet

Privé Jets Wins "North America's Leading Private Jet Charter" For Second Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Transport, Air charter, Aircraft finance, Business jet, BlackBerry Priv, Charter airlines, Civil aviation

MIAMI, Feb. 06, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Priv Jets enters 2019 as North America's Leading Private Jet Charter awarded by the World Travel Awards.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Feb. 06, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Priv Jets enters 2019 as North America's Leading Private Jet Charter awarded by the World Travel Awards.
  • This is the 4th time Priv Jets has been recognized with the award and the second consecutive year winning the award.
  • In previous years, Priv Jets has won "Leading Private Jet Charter" in regions like South America as well as The Caribbean, continuously making its mark as one of the most recognized private jet charter providers in the world.
  • Founded in 2007, Priv Jets has been a leading private air charter broker with access to over 7,000 aircraft worldwide.

LEAD1 Association & Private Jet Services Launch Five-Year Air Charter Program for Colleges and Universities

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Aircraft finance, Air charter, Tom McMillen, Business jet, National Basketball Association

The air charter program will begin on February 15, 2019, providing regular season travel for spring sports and the 2019-20 fall and winter seasons.

Key Points: 
  • The air charter program will begin on February 15, 2019, providing regular season travel for spring sports and the 2019-20 fall and winter seasons.
  • "Our schools spend over $200 million annually on air charter travel," said Tom McMillen, President and CEO of the LEAD1 Association.
  • "We are delighted to partner with the LEAD1 Association and its members to implement an innovative air charter program with competitively priced fixed hourly rates," said Greg Raiff, CEO of Private Jet Services.
  • The Association surveyed colleges and universities to determine the viability of a potential program and selected PJS as its air charter partner.

Contour Airlines Continues Rapid Growth with Fleet Expansion

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Thursday, January 24, 2019
Aviation, Airlines, Transport, Contour Aviation, Contour Airlines, Embraer ERJ family, Business jet

We are incredibly excited about the additional opportunities that these new aircraft present for further profitable growth."

Key Points: 
  • We are incredibly excited about the additional opportunities that these new aircraft present for further profitable growth."
  • Contour Airlines is the scheduled service brand of Corporate Flight Management Inc. d/b/a Contour Aviation, one of the largest Part 135 operators in the United States.
  • Contour Airlines operates a growing fleet of Embraer regional jets featuring leather seating with expanded legroom in every row.
  • In addition to commercial aircraft, Contour Aviation operates a diverse fleet of business jets available for private charter.

Business Aviation in Southeast Asia - Forecast to 2022: Fleet Expected to Grow to 308 by 2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Transport, Air, Business jet, Private transport

The "Business Aviation in Southeast Asia, Forecast to 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Business Aviation in Southeast Asia, Forecast to 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This study conducts an assessment of the business aviation landscape in Southeast Asia (SEA) and presents a fleet forecast to 2022, unlocking the key trends, analyzing the business aviation industry in the top 5 country markets, understanding the roadblocks affecting the industry's development and discussing high-level solutions.
  • While Thailand has the highest growth, Malaysia is expected to have the largest fleet by 2022.
  • For each of the country markets, this research provides a business jets fleet analysis, business aviation ecosystem, key industry players and industry challenges and outlook.

Gulfstream G280 Sets City-Pair Record on Renewable Fuel

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Thursday, January 17, 2019
Aircraft, Aviation, Gulfstream Aerospace, Gulfstream G550, Business jet, Gulfstream G650, Gulfstream IV, Gulfstream G280, G500, Gulfstream G500/G600, Grumman Gulfstream, Honeywell Primus

SAVANNAH, Ga., Jan. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by using sustainable alternative jet fuel (SAJF) to power a record-breaking flight by its class-leading super-midsize Gulfstream G280 aircraft.

Key Points: 
  • SAVANNAH, Ga., Jan. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by using sustainable alternative jet fuel (SAJF) to power a record-breaking flight by its class-leading super-midsize Gulfstream G280 aircraft.
  • Flying through headwinds averaging 76 knots, the G280 demonstrated the aircraft's continued high performance with SAJF.
  • "Gulfstream has been involved with SAJF since June 2011, when a Gulfstream G450 became the first business jet to cross the Atlantic on a blend of the fuel," said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream.
  • To meet the diverse transportation needs of the future, Gulfstream offers a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, comprising the Gulfstream G280, the Gulfstream G550, the Gulfstream G500, the Gulfstream G600, the Gulfstream G650and the Gulfstream G650ER.

Gulfstream Customer Support Had Banner Year In 2018

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Friday, December 21, 2018
Aircraft, Aviation, Gulfstream Aerospace, Gulfstream G550, Gulfstream G650, G500, Gulfstream G500/G600, Gulfstream G280, Grumman Gulfstream, Business jet

SAVANNAH, Ga., Dec. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.'s Customer Support organizationcontinues to strengthen its commitment to operators by adding people, facilities and capabilities to its worldwide network.

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  • SAVANNAH, Ga., Dec. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.'s Customer Support organizationcontinues to strengthen its commitment to operators by adding people, facilities and capabilities to its worldwide network.
  • Gulfstream Customer Support President Derek Zimmerman called 2018 a year of expansions and enhancements for the award-winning organization.
  • In 2018, Gulfstream announced expansion plans at four Customer Support locations: Appleton, Wisconsin; Savannah; Farnborough, England; and West Palm Beach, Florida, to accommodate growing demand from existing customers and the company's fleet expansion.
  • To meet the diverse transportation needs of the future, Gulfstream offers a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, comprising the Gulfstream G280, the Gulfstream G550, the Gulfstream G500, the Gulfstream G600, the Gulfstream G650and the Gulfstream G650ER.

Gulfstream To Debut Class-Leading G500 And G600 At MEBAA Show 2018

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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Aircraft, Aviation, Gulfstream Aerospace, Gulfstream G550, Business jet, Gulfstream G500/G600, Gulfstream G650, G500, Gulfstream G280, Grumman Gulfstream

SAVANNAH, Ga., Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the all-new, clean-sheet Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 will make their first appearance at the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) airshow Dec. 10-12 in Dubai.

Key Points: 
  • SAVANNAH, Ga., Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the all-new, clean-sheet Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 will make their first appearance at the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) airshow Dec. 10-12 in Dubai.
  • These all-new aircraft will join the Gulfstream fleet, including the super-midsize Gulfstream G280 , the high-performing Gulfstream G550 and the flagship Gulfstream G650ER .
  • "We are proud to showcase our latest aircraft, the G500 and G600, along with the full complement of the proven, reliable Gulfstream fleet at the MEBAA Show," said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream.
  • To meet the diverse transportation needs of the future, Gulfstream offers a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, comprising the Gulfstream G280, the Gulfstream G550, the Gulfstream G500, the Gulfstream G600, the Gulfstream G650and the Gulfstream G650ER.

Eclipse Air Charter expands operations with new NYC office as demand for private aircraft charter continues to grow

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Aircraft finance, Business jet, Private transport, Air charter, Economy, Business

TORONTO, Dec 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Toronto-born Eclipse Air Charter is expanding its on-demand, private aircraft charter service business with a new office in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Dec 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Toronto-born Eclipse Air Charter is expanding its on-demand, private aircraft charter service business with a new office in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.
  • Eclipse Air Charter capitalizes on access to aircraft worldwide and an ability to book local, transient and empty-leg aircraft charters on a flight-by-flight basis.
  • Eclipse Air Charter is an on-demand, private aircraft charter company offering bespoke, private jet charter solutions.
  • Its expertise, experience and worldwide partnerships allow Eclipse Air Charter to offer the perfect aircraft charter solution every time, no matter the number of passengers or how complex the itinerary.

Gulfstream's Mark Burns Chosen For National Aeronautic Association Honor

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Monday, November 26, 2018
Transport, Aviation, Economy of the United States, Gulfstream Aerospace, National Aeronautic Association, Recipients of the Legion of Merit, General Aviation Manufacturers Association, General Dynamics, Wesley L. McDonald, Business jet, Burns

SAVANNAH, Ga., Nov. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced that company President Mark Burns will be among the 2018 recipients of the National Aeronautic Association's Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesman of Aviation Award.

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  • SAVANNAH, Ga., Nov. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced that company President Mark Burns will be among the 2018 recipients of the National Aeronautic Association's Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesman of Aviation Award.
  • Burns, 58, will receive the honor at the association's Fall Awards Ceremony on November 27 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.
  • Along with his position at Gulfstream, Burns serves as a vice president of parent company General Dynamics.
  • Burns, who earned a mechanical engineering degree from Georgia Southern University, will be the chairman of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association in 2019 after serving as vice chairman in 2018, and participates on the associate member advisory council of the National Business Aviation Association.

Airshare to Add Gogo AVANCE L3 to Fleet of Embraer Phenom 100s

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Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Aircraft, Aviation, Embraer Phenom, Phenom, Embraer, Gogo Business Aviation, Business jet, Gogo Inflight Internet, Berkshire Hathaway, Flairjet

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Gogo Business Aviation's (NASDAQ: GOGO) latest connectivity solution for light jets Gogo AVANCE L3 has been selected by Airshare for installation across its entire fleet of Embraer Phenom 100 aircraft.

Key Points: 
  • BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Gogo Business Aviation's (NASDAQ: GOGO) latest connectivity solution for light jets Gogo AVANCE L3 has been selected by Airshare for installation across its entire fleet of Embraer Phenom 100 aircraft.
  • The company also features Embraer Phenom 300s within its fleet, many of which are equipped with Gogo's connectivity systems onboard.
  • Airshare has also committed to installing AVANCE L5 on all new Phenom 300 aircraft it adds to the fleet in the future.
  • It currently operates a fleet of Embraer Phenom 300 and Phenom 100 aircraft.