Flexjet closes $800m investmentopinion Alasdair Whyte 21 Jul 25 0Kenn Ricci, chairman of Flexjet, referred to private equity as one of the “assassins killing business aviation” at our CJI Miami conference last November. To… Read more
Flexjet closes $800m investment with L Catterton, KSL and J Safranews Alasdair Whyte 21 Jul 25 0Flexjet has received $800m in equity from L Catterton, KSL and J Safra. L Catterton, the venture fund of LVMH, led the investment in the… Read more
Flexjet unveils new yacht-inspired cabin for jet and helicoptersnews Yves Le Marquand 27 Jun 25 0Flexjet has provided a first look of its new cabin design inspired by Riva motor yachts created in partnership with Ferretti Group. The design is… Read more
CJIQ 225 focuses on business jet operators in Asianews Mike Stones 16 Jun 25 0The latest edition of Corporate Jet Investor Quarterly focuses on business jet operators in Asia, goes motor racing with Jetcraft’s CEO and compares Gulfstream’s new… Read more
Flexjet breaks ground on Scottsdale terminalnews Yves Le Marquand 23 May 25 0Flexjet yesterday broke ground on its newest private terminal at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona. Due to open in late 2026, the $36m facility will feature… Read more
Embraer delivers 23 executive jets in 1Q2025news Fayaz Hussain 4 Apr 25 0Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer delivered 23 executive jets in the first quarter of 2025 – five more than 18 in the same period of last… Read more
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
