Gulfstream G650

Flexjet Completes Seventh Air Charter Safety Foundation Industry Audit Standard, Becoming First in Industry

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Flexjet, Inc. , a global leader in subscription-based private aviation, today announced it has, once again, successfully completed the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Industry Audit Standard (IAS) audit.

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  • Flexjet, Inc. , a global leader in subscription-based private aviation, today announced it has, once again, successfully completed the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Industry Audit Standard (IAS) audit.
  • Flexjet completed their seventh Air Charter Safety Foundation Industry Audit Standard, more than any other private flight provider.
  • This audit has led the industry in setting high-performing safety standards and has consistently increased the audits safety performance evidence over the years.
  • Safety is the highest priority at Flexjet and this announcement is one more in a long line of safety accolades and initiatives.

Flexjet Graduates its first class of Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technicians from their FAA-Accepted Apprentice Program

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Friday, December 9, 2022

Flexjet, Inc. , a global leader in subscription-based private aviation, announced the graduation of its first class of Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) apprentices.

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  • Flexjet, Inc. , a global leader in subscription-based private aviation, announced the graduation of its first class of Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) apprentices.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221209005414/en/
    Flexjet's 2022 AMT Apprenticeship Graduates (Photo: Business Wire)
    We applaud the graduates of our inaugural class of A&P Apprentices.
  • Our apprentice program allows individuals to immediately begin earning a great salary while they complete their professional development.
  • For more details on innovative programs and flexible offerings, visit www.flexjet.com or follow us on Twitter @Flexjet and on Instagram @FlexjetInc.

Flexjet Partners with University Hospitals to Transport Pet Pals Facility Dogs to Their New Home

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Flexjet, Inc. , a global leader in subscription-based private aviation, is expanding its longstanding relationship with University Hospitals (UH) by supporting the Pet Pals Program .

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  • Flexjet, Inc. , a global leader in subscription-based private aviation, is expanding its longstanding relationship with University Hospitals (UH) by supporting the Pet Pals Program .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221129005649/en/
    There are only 150 facility dogs with this highly specialized training working at hospitals across the country.
  • These special dogs live with hospital staff often a doctor or a nurse and will work a 40-hour work week alongside them.
  • Pet Pals is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and relies on donations to cover the costs of the dogs, their training, transportation, etc.

Directional Aviation and Alder Fuels Join Forces for First Business Aviation Offtake Partner Agreement for SAF 2.0

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Today, private aviation investment firm Directional Aviation is making a financial investment in Alder Fuels , a clean tech developer and greencrude producer.

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  • Today, private aviation investment firm Directional Aviation is making a financial investment in Alder Fuels , a clean tech developer and greencrude producer.
  • As part of the agreement, Flexjet will become the first business aviation user of this SAF.
  • Through this partnership between Directional and Alder Fuels, Flexjet will be the first business aviation offtake partner for AGC, advancing Flexjet towards its goal of having 12 percent of its annual fuel consumption come from SAF by 2030.
  • Directional Aviation is a private investment firm whose singular focus is private business aviation.

Flexjet Once Again Honored as One of Northeast Ohio’s Best Places to Work

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

We are proud to once again be honored as one of Northeast Ohios best places to work, said Flexjet Chief Executive Officer Michael Silvestro.

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  • We are proud to once again be honored as one of Northeast Ohios best places to work, said Flexjet Chief Executive Officer Michael Silvestro.
  • These qualities enable us to continue to attract and retain the private aviation industrys finest professionals by keeping our company among Ohios best places to work, now and in the years to come.
  • The investments include:
    Increased staff, with 350 additional pilots to be hired during 2021-22, giving Flexjet a total of 1,150 pilots by the end of this year.
  • For more details on innovative programs and flexible offerings, visit www.flexjet.com or follow us on Twitter @Flexjet and on Instagram @FlexjetLLC .

Flexjet to Showcase its New Private Helicopter Division During Monterey Car Week with a Sikorsky S-76 on Display at The Quail

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Flexjet aircraft Owners will receive complimentary invitations to the garden party at the Quail Lodge & Golf Club on August 19th, as well as the Pebble Beach Concours dElegance on August 21st during Monterey Car Week.

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  • Flexjet aircraft Owners will receive complimentary invitations to the garden party at the Quail Lodge & Golf Club on August 19th, as well as the Pebble Beach Concours dElegance on August 21st during Monterey Car Week.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220817005355/en/
    Flexjet is showcasing its new private helicopter division at Monterey Car Week with a Sikorsky S-76 on display at The Quail.
  • The Flexjet Sikorsky S-76 on display features an LXi Cabin Collection interior inspired by the Bentley Mulliner Bacalar automobile.
  • For more details on innovative programs and flexible offerings, visit www.flexjet.com or follow us on Twitter @Flexjet and on Instagram @FlexjetLLC .

Sun Group Officially Launches a New Luxury Business Aviation Service Company in Vietnam

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

HANOI, Vietnam, March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Group announced the launch of SUN AIR, the very first luxury business aviation service company in Vietnam to offer aircraft management and private jet charter.

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  • HANOI, Vietnam, March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Group announced the launch of SUN AIR, the very first luxury business aviation service company in Vietnam to offer aircraft management and private jet charter.
  • Providing the utmost in comfort, convenience, and privacy, Sun Air is elevating luxury air travel in Vietnam to new heights.
  • Whether clients travel for business or pleasure, Sun Air delivers a bespoke travel service tailored to their specific requirements.
  • Following a market research by the aviation consulting firm ARGUS International, private aviation has bounced back faster than many industries, including the airlines.

Private Jet Operator Thrive Aviation Announces Fleet and Relationship Expansion with Gulfstream G600 Acquisition

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Private-charter owner/operator, Thrive Aviation, announced an order for its first Gulfstream, a Gulfstream G600, set to deliver Summer 2022.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Private-charter owner/operator, Thrive Aviation, announced an order for its first Gulfstream, a Gulfstream G600, set to deliver Summer 2022.
  • The addition of the G600 marks not only a new relationship with Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. but also Thrive Aviation's entry into the long-range class of business jets.
  • "We're pleased to have the opportunity to partner with Thrive on their first Gulfstream and the G600," said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream.
  • With a fleet that includes the super-midsize Gulfstream G280, the high-performing Gulfstream G650 and Gulfstream G650ER, and a next-generation family of aircraft including the all-new Gulfstream G400, the award-winning Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600, the flagship Gulfstream G700 and the ultralong-range Gulfstream G800, Gulfstream offers an aircraft for every mission.

Archer Assembles Best-in-Class Flight Control and Software Team as it Propels Towards First Flight

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Previously he was Gulfstream's Flight Control Systems lead for the Gulfstream G400, G500 and G600 fly-by-wire flight control systems, where he was responsible for the development, integration, validation and certification of the flight control computers for that aircraft family.

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  • Previously he was Gulfstream's Flight Control Systems lead for the Gulfstream G400, G500 and G600 fly-by-wire flight control systems, where he was responsible for the development, integration, validation and certification of the flight control computers for that aircraft family.
  • Ferreiras decades of aviation experience will strengthen the Flight Control and Software team as Archer moves closer to first flight.
  • In this position, Bardon will lead the Flight Control and Software team in the development of the essential aircraft components that enable control of the aircraft.
  • Rounding out the Flight Control and Software team is Perrine Mathieu, Flight Controls and Avionics Program Lead.

GE Provides Avionics and Power Systems for the New Gulfstream G400 and Gulfstream G800

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

GE Aviation is supplying the data concentration network, advanced power management system and health management system for the recently unveiled Gulfstream G400 and Gulfstream G800 business jets.

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  • GE Aviation is supplying the data concentration network, advanced power management system and health management system for the recently unveiled Gulfstream G400 and Gulfstream G800 business jets.
  • We are excited to continue our technology collaboration with Gulfstream for the G400 and G800 aircraft.
  • Gulfstream is a leader in business jets, and this proven technology has been a differentiator for the Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600.
  • Were working with Gulfstream to continue this leadership in the marketplace, said Brad Mottier, president of Systems for GE Aviation.