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Sierra Space Ghost Enters Flight Test Enabling Global Payload Delivery in 90 Minutes

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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(Photo: Sierra Space)

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    This new technology propels Sierra Space into a new era of national security space and space logistics, promising to redefine the way critical defense supplies are delivered across the globe.
  • The Sierra Space Ghost Beta decelerator, part of the company’s recently announced Sierra Space Axelerator™ incubator , is a cutting-edge thermal protection system tailored for the safe return of small payloads from space.
  • Last month, the first drop test of the Sierra Space Ghost was completed in Florida, enabling Sierra Space test engineers to fully understand the flight characteristics of the system and how recovery operations can be rapidly completed on the ground.
  • “We envision having an inventory of Sierra Space Ghost vehicles strategically positioned and readily accessible and deployable within 90 minutes to critical locations anywhere on Earth.

Flexjet’s Sikorsky S-76 Super-Midsize Helicopter Lands at Palm Beach International Boat Show

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Cleveland, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flexjet , a leading luxury private aviation company, invites yachting fans to tour its Sikorsky S-76 super-midsize helicopter at the Palm Beach International Boat Show , one of the most prestigious yacht shows in the country.

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  • Cleveland, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flexjet , a leading luxury private aviation company, invites yachting fans to tour its Sikorsky S-76 super-midsize helicopter at the Palm Beach International Boat Show , one of the most prestigious yacht shows in the country.
  • Attendees of the boat show will be able to board the posh helicopter throughout the event, being held March 21-24, 2024.
  • For example, travelers can hop from Miami to Nassau or Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach in Flexjet helicopters.
  • "We are thrilled to be at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, displaying this superior helicopter fleet and demonstrating why Flexjet is the number one choice to reach your final destination throughout Florida and The Bahamas,” added Flint.

Flexjet Helps Naples Winter Wine Festival Bloom this year with Flight Hours and Helicopter Showcase

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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And in a first for the event, Flexjet will have its iconic Sikorsky S-76 helicopter on showcase during the festival.

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  • And in a first for the event, Flexjet will have its iconic Sikorsky S-76 helicopter on showcase during the festival.
  • Flexjet’s contributions for this year’s Naples Winter Wine Festival, scheduled for January 25-28, 2024, in Naples, Florida, include:
    Flexjet has expanded its commitment to the Naples Winter Wine Festival through the donation of helicopter flight hours, which this year makes its first appearance at the festival.
  • This luxury helicopter stands out for its safety redundancies including two pilots, two autopilots, two engines and a four-blade rotor system.
  • Since its first year of participation, donations by Flexjet are estimated to have generated more than $28 million for Naples-area charities.

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

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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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.

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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.”

The Bentley Bacalar That Inspired Flexjet Aircraft Interiors Featured at Monterey Car Week

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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At The Quail, attendees will get to admire the Bentley Mulliner Bacalar motorcar that inspired the Bacalar Project aircraft interiors of a Flexjet Gulfstream G650 and a Flexjet Sikorsky S-76 helicopter.

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  • At The Quail, attendees will get to admire the Bentley Mulliner Bacalar motorcar that inspired the Bacalar Project aircraft interiors of a Flexjet Gulfstream G650 and a Flexjet Sikorsky S-76 helicopter.
  • “Flexjet Owners are passionately knowledgeable about not only the aircraft in which we fly them but the automobiles they drive,” said Flexjet Chief Marketing Officer Lauren Florian.
  • “Monterey Car Week historically has been the high point of automotive excellence in the United States, and as such has always aligned with our approach to private aviation and the interests of our aircraft Owners.
  • Monterey Car Week is part of a multicity excursion showcase for the Bentley Bacalar automobile, aircraft and helicopter trio.

Flexjet Plans Southern Hospitality for Its Aircraft Owners Flying to The Masters

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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“The Masters has always been our busiest event-driven generator of travel, exceeding even the Super Bowl and the Kentucky Derby.

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  • “The Masters has always been our busiest event-driven generator of travel, exceeding even the Super Bowl and the Kentucky Derby.
  • Many of our aircraft Owners play golf and have a deep connection to the sport, and nothing else lends itself to both corporate entertaining and leisure travel.
  • A Showcase of the Flexjet Praetor 600 aircraft and a Sikorsky S-76 helicopter , the flagship of Flexjet’s new private helicopter division, will be on display at the airport.
  • Flexjet Owners are using the helicopters for last-mile travel from airports to their final destinations and for regional travel to sports, entertainment, and other venues.

Flexjet Announces Major Expansion of Private Jet Terminal Network

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Friday, January 13, 2023
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The Miami terminal also will serve as the seasonal hub for Flexjet’s South Florida helicopter service, an industry first.

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  • The Miami terminal also will serve as the seasonal hub for Flexjet’s South Florida helicopter service, an industry first.
  • Expanding our private terminals in top locations ensures a more intimate experience for our owners.” said Flexjet Chief Experience Officer Megan Wolf.
  • Flexjet’s Owners-only lounges offer comfort and amenities to ease the transition from the jet to your final destination.”
    Flexjet’s expanded private jet terminal network is part of a larger commitment by the company to build out its physical infrastructure.
  • Flexjet’s Opa-Locka Executive Airport private jet terminal is expected to be the first of the newly announced terminals to open.

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

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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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.

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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
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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.

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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.
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    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
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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 .

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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.