Flexjet signs $7bn order for 182 aircraft with Embraernews Fayaz Hussain 5 Feb 25 0Global fractional ownership programme operator Flexjet announced a $7bn purchase agreement with Embraer for the purchase of 182 aircraft over a period of next five… Read more
Bombardier picks Honeywell engines for Challenger replacementopinion Alasdair Whyte 6 Dec 24 0One of the big advantages of settling a legal dispute outside court is confidentiality. Although this is a real shame for nosey observers. This week… Read more
Nextant gets STCs for Starlink on Bombardier Global 5000 and Global 5500 aircraftnews Alasdair Whyte 2 Dec 24 0Nextant Aerospace has been awarded FAA supplemental type certificates (STC) for its Bombardier Global 5000 and Global 5500 Connectivity Installation Kits. The maintaince division of… Read more
Kenn Ricci on $175 turkey sandwichesopinion Alasdair Whyte 19 Nov 24 0Kenn Ricci is one of the most successful business aviation entrepreneurs. This success also gives him the freedom to ruffle feathers. He did this on… Read more
CAE boosts training with bigger stake in SIMCOM and new Flexjet dealnews Mike Stones 12 Nov 24 0Flight simulator specialist CAE is to boost training services by increasing its stake in the joint venture SIMCOM Aviation Training (SIMCOM). Both companies are also… Read more
Frac to the futureopinion Alasdair Whyte 11 Nov 24 0Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway owns more than 70 companies. But after the global financial crisis, business aviation caused him more headaches than any other industry.… Read more
Flexjet to open new private terminal at Farnborough Airport in 2026news Terry Spruce 26 Sep 24 0Flexjet will open a new private terminal at Farnborough Airport slated to open in early 2026. The new facility will be separate from the current… Read more
Rating the business jet market – first half of 2024 reportopinion Alasdair Whyte 8 Jul 24 0If you want the macro view, the year 2024 is already more than halfway through its trip round the sun. On a more micro level,… Read more
CJI Miami – What lies beneathopinion Alasdair Whyte 10 Nov 23 0There are two sides to the Fontainebleau where Corporate Jet Investor Miami took place this week. Visitors and most guests see the polished side. But… Read more
New Wheels Up CEO, new Flexjet HQopinion Alasdair Whyte 18 Sep 23 0Last week was an exciting one for two of the largest operators. Kenn Ricci and his team got to celebrate their new headquarters. Wheels Up… Read more
Why would anyone want to list?opinion Alasdair Whyte 9 Aug 23 0It is just over two years ago since Wheels Up’s management team rung the bell at the New York Stock Exchange. The company started trading… Read more
Flexjet to add 22 aircraft to fleet by 2024news CJI Expert 21 Jun 23 0Flexjet will add at least 22 mid- and super-midsized aircraft to its fleet by the end of this year, the operator has reported. If the… Read more
Flexjet pulls out of planned public launchnews CJI Expert 12 Apr 23 0Flexjet has terminated its agreement with Horizon Acquisition Corporation II and will remain a private company. Read more
Charter takes a dip, but for how long? Take our quizopinion CJI Expert 31 Mar 23 0It’s been a long week. So, how better to relax on a Friday than with a business aviation quiz and a small glass of refreshment… Read more
Flexjet launches new helicopter division in Europenews CJI Expert 24 Mar 23 0Corporate Jet Investor understands that the helicopter programme, which will initially focus on the UK, will eventually become available on a fractional basis when the… Read more
Fractional ownership wait times ‘set to fall this year’news CJI Expert 15 Mar 23 0Fractional ownership wait times are set to decrease this year, according to luxury travel insight company SherpaReport. Read more
The business aircraft operator M&A boom is overopinion Alasdair Whyte 12 Mar 23 0The past few years have not only been a sellers’ market for aircraft owners, they have also been a great time to sell aircraft operators.… Read more
Multi-Directional: Flexjet acquires Constant Aviationnews Yves Le Marquand 23 Feb 23 0Flexjet has acquired MRO services provider Constant Aviation. Flexjet, a Directional Aviation company, saw its fleet grew by 40% in 2022, which brings with it… Read more
Flexjet CEO Mike Silvestro made Living Legendnews CJI Expert 25 Jan 23 0Flexjet CEO Mike Silvestro has received the Living Legends of Aviation’s Lifetime Aviation Industry Award, in recognition for his “pioneering advancement of fractional aviation”. Read more
Flexjet to open three private terminals in USnews CJI Expert 16 Jan 23 0Fractional jet company Flexjet is set to expand its private terminal network in the US by opening three new terminals in Miami, Montana and Arizona.… Read more
