Best Jets completes FAA proving runs for Part 121 operations

The Embraer E170 fleet complements Best Jets International’s established private jet fleet, which includes midsize, super-midsize and long-range aircraft.

Best Jets International completed the FAA-administered proving runs required for its planned Part 121 supplemental operations on August 6th, as it prepares to begin offering higher-capacity charter flights.

FAA proving runs are an important component of the certification process, allowing the FAA to evaluate an operator’s personnel, aircraft, procedures, maintenance programmes and operational systems under actual flight conditions.

Best Jets expects final FAA approval for Part 121 supplemental operations in about three weeks.

“I am incredibly proud of our team for the hard work, dedication, and passion they have brought to the Part 121 supplemental certification process,” said Larry Gregg, executive vice president of Best Jets International. “This achievement represents an exciting step forward for Best Jets and will allow us to significantly expand our charter footprint in the Part 121 market while continuing to deliver the safety, service, and responsiveness our customers expect.”

Best Jets is preparing a fleet of four Embraer E170s: two 30-passenger aircraft and two 60-passenger aircraft. All four are expected to complete their required conformity inspections by November. 

Upon receiving final FAA approval for Part 121 supplemental operations, Best Jets will operate under both Part 121 and Part 135. The operator plans to provide expanded charter services for corporations, professional sports teams, college athletic programmes, music and entertainment groups and VIP travellers.

It will also expand its corporate shuttle programmes to serve organisations with recurring workforce and business travel needs, including those in oil and gas, financial services, manufacturing, retail, and banking, as well as government agencies.