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Embraer’s Eve to list on NYSE after merger with Zanite Corp

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Mike Stones
21 Dec 21
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Embraer is to merge its electric aircraft subsidiary Eve with Zanite Acquisition Corp, a special purpose acquisition corporation (SPAC), ahead of listing on the New…

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Sentient Jet launches three holiday-themed jet cards

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CJI Team
19 Nov 14
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Sentient Jet, a part of Directional Aviation Capital, is offering three new limited edition jet cards to tie in with the holiday season, beginning 24…

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Constant Aviation Las Vegas gains Mexican approval

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Terry Spruce
22 Aug 14
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The Constant Aviation Las Vegas facility is now able to service Mexican-registered aircraft. Constant Aviation, a Directional Aviation Capital company, has been endorsed by the…

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2013: A disappointing but fascinating year for new aircraft sales

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Alasdair Whyte
24 Dec 13
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Despite the fact that new business jet buyers failed to return, it was a very interesting year for the industry with a number of new…

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2013 was a disappointing year for new business jet sales

2013: A disappointing but fascinating year for new aircraft sales

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Alasdair Whyte
24 Dec 13
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Despite the fact that new business jet buyers failed to return, it was a very interesting year for the industry with a number of new…

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Learjet 85

Bombardier closes $195m sale of Flexjet to Directional Aviation Capital

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Terry Spruce
8 Dec 13
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Bombardier announces that the sale of Flexjet to a group led by Directional Aviation Capital has been completed. Bombardier has announced that it has closed…

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Smart money returns to business aviation

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Alasdair Whyte
20 Sep 13
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Entrepreneurs like Vistajet’s Thomas Flohr are betting their on money on the chance that the business jet market will turn around very soon. Great news…

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Smart money returns to business aviation

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Alasdair Whyte
20 Sep 13
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Entrepreneurs like Vistajet’s Thomas Flohr are betting their on money on the chance that the business jet market will turn around very soon. Great news…

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Directional Capital buys Flexjet: an unsually rational deal for buyer, seller and the industry

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Alasdair Whyte
6 Sep 13
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It is well known that most mergers and acquisitions fail. But the sale of Flexjet to Kenn Ricci’s Directional Capital makes a lot of sense…

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Directional Capital buys Flexjet: an unsually rational deal for buyer, seller and the industry

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Alasdair Whyte
6 Sep 13
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It is well known that most mergers and acquisitions fail. But the sale of Flexjet to Kenn Ricci’s Directional Capital makes a lot of sense…

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Learjet 85

Directional Aviation Capital buys Flexjet

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CJI Team
5 Sep 13
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The newly-independent Flexjet expects to close a $5.2 billion Bombardier order before the year end. Directional Aviation Capital has agreed to buy Bombardier-owned Flexjet, an…

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Champagne for fractional operators

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Alasdair Whyte
5 Mar 13
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It may surprise you but 2012 turned out to be a good year for fractional jet sales. Flight Options says that sales were up 30%.…

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Champagne for fractional operators

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Alasdair Whyte
5 Mar 13
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It may surprise you but 2012 turned out to be a good year for fractional jet sales. Flight Options says that sales were up 30%.…

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And then there were three: US fractional jet operators remain optimistic

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CJI Team
8 Feb 13
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It is no secret that the last five years have been tough for fractional aircraft operators, but Flexjet, Flight Options and Netjets - thee three…

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Directional Capital’s investment in Nextant

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Alasdair Whyte
31 Oct 11
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Few things in aviation are as risky as attempting to launch a new aircraft and there have been many recent failures.  Kenn Ricci, the founder…

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Private equity investor profile: Directional Aviation Capital

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Alasdair Whyte
6 Dec 10
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Kenn Ricci’s Directional Capital invests up to $20 million in each deal and exclusively focuses on private aviation. Its portfolio includes Flight Options, Nextant, Sojourn…

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