Coronavirus flight crew safety Archives

Flexjet is now using its private jet fleet to move flight crews

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020by Doug Gollan1 Comment

The second-largest fractional share operator also offers leases and jet cards starting at 25 hours of flight time

The crew ferry program is designed to comply with CDC-recommended group size limits

Flexjet today announced that its pilots and flight crews will no longer rely on commercial airlines to travel to or from flight assignments but instead on Flexjet’s private fleet.

The company said the move is meant to protect the health and safety of Flexjet customers and flight crews during the ongoing COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.

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Air Partner updates shareholders on Coronavirus COVID-19 actions and impacts

March 18, 2020March 18, 2020by Doug Gollan

The private jet charter broker and jet card provider provided a wide view of its varied business units

Private jet charter and jet card broker Air Partner, which offers extensive aviation services beyond private flying, updated shareholders earlier today on its approach to the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, including protective actions being taken, current sales and pipeline.

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Flexjet applies MicroShield 360 antimicrobial defense to its fleet

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020by Doug Gollan

MicroShield 360 provides EPA-registered, FDA-approved antimicrobial coating that is P effective against over 90 pathogens

Flexjet said Constant Aviation is treating its entire fleet of more than 160 aircraft with MicroShield 360 – an antimicrobial shield. Fleetwide application is underway and will be completed in a few days.

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VistaJet provides market updates amid Coronavirus COVID-19 travel concerns

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020by Doug Gollan

The private jet on-demand charter operator also provides it guaranteed-availability, fixed-rate version of a jet card program

VistaJet, a subsidiary of Vista Global Holdings, which also owns U.S.-based XO (a combination of XOJET and JetSmarter), says business remains strong as it takes steps to enhance the safety of both customers and flight crews.

VistaJet says figures from January 2020 through today highlight that the total number of flights increased by a further 16% year-over-year.

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