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Private jet operators say costs, mechanicals, supply chains vexing operations

November 13, 2022November 13, 2022by Doug Gollan

While private jet providers say reliability is improving, they are facing a variety of issues that are impacting on-time operations and costs

Speaking on three different panels during Corporate Jet Investor, several private jet charter operator and broker executives say they are seeing no let-up in demand – or cost inflation.

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FlyExclusive follows Wheels Up, Flexjet with IPO plans

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022by Doug Gollan13 Comments

North Carolina-based FlyExclusive is planning a SPAC merger with E.G. Acquisition Corp. as it plans to grow its fractional and charter fleet to 154 aircraft by 2024

FlyExclusive is the latest major jet card and fractional flight provider to jump into the public markets.

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FlyExclusive opens 48,000-sq. ft. hangar, plans more expansion

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022by Doug Gollan1 Comment

Kinston, North Carolina-based FlyExclusive expects its headcount to grow from 800 to over 2,500

FlyExclusive plans to continue its rapid expansion, executives told attendees at a ceremony to open a new 48,000 square feet maintenance hangar today in Kinston, North Carolina.

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