NetJets adds up to 100 more Phenom 300s

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NetJets is buying up to 100 additional light jets from Embraer with its Phenom 300E for both the U.S. and Europe

In the first major announcement to lead off the annual National Business Aviation Association Conference, NetJets has ordered 100 light jets. The deal is valued at $1.2 billion, according to the OEM.

GrandView Aviation attains IS-BAO Stage 2 certification

Embraer Phenom 300 operator GrandView Aviation has attained IS-BAO Stage 2 status to go along with Wyvern Wingman

The International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) has awarded GrandView Aviation, with its Stage 2 certification. GrandView has been expanding its service across the United States, and recently added a 12th Embraer Phenom 300 to its fleet, a Phenom 300E model.

The most popular private jets of 2020 revealed

Gulfstream G450

Gulfstream bumped Bombardier as the most used large private jet in 2020 while holding onto the top spot in super long-range private jets, according to Argus TRAQPak

Textron Aviation’s Citation Excel/XLS, Mustang, and King Air 200 were the most flown aircraft in their respective categories

Gulfstream Aerospace had the most popular large cabin and super long-range private jets in 2020, according to just-released data from Argus TRAQPak.

At the same time, Textron Aviation saw three of its business aircraft take the top spot in three of the eight categories. Its Beechcraft King Air 200 was the most flown multi-engine turboprop. The Cessna Citation Mustang was the most popular very light jet. Its Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ won the midsize private jet category.

GrandView Aviation adds Denver base

GrandView Aviation

Phenom 300 private jet charter operator GrandView Aviation added bases in Scottsdale and Chicago in 2020

Denver is becoming a hot spot for expansion among private jet operators. Maryland-based GrandView Aviation said it would open a base at Centennial Airport on Feb. 1. It’s the company’s sixth base. In recent years, the Embraer Phenom 300 operator has added Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, and Scottsdale.

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