Ken Ricci Directional Aviation Archives

PrivateFly adds large-cabin private jet fixed one-way flight pricing in Europe

June 4, 2019June 4, 2019by Doug Gollan

The move follows its announced one-way rates via Nextant 400XTis launched in April

Private charter platform PrivateFly, a Directional Aviation company (think Flexjet and Sentient Jet), has announced new routes to its City Pairs program, offering fixed prices on the large cabin Embraer Legacy 600. The new pairs include London and Mykonos; Paris and Marrakech; and Moscow and Nice – and follow the existing price menu for the six-seat Nextant 400XTi, which launched in April.

In a press release received by Private Jet Card Comparisons, the company says its fixed price City Pairs have proved very popular with its on-demand charter clients since the launch, and now account for over 25% of its flights. The new routes and the bigger cabin option have been added following customer demand.

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Flexjet touts safety ratings

April 2, 2019April 2, 2019by Doug Gollan1 Comment

The operator which sells fractional shares, leases, and jet cards said it has been awarded the FAA’s Diamond Award for Excellence for the 20th year in a row

Fractional share, lease, and jet card operator Flexjet LLC today announced that it has been awarded the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Diamond Award of Excellence for Aviation Maintenance Technician Training for 2018.

This marks the 20th consecutive year that Flexjet has been honored with the Diamond Award. In a press release, the company said that’s more than any other private jet travel provider.

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Jet Card Buyer’s Tip #1: Know the companies behind your program

January 24, 2019January 24, 2019by Doug Gollan

There are over 50 different brands selling private jet memberships. Here’s a look at who’s behind these providers.

Since the Great Recession, the number of jet card sellers has more than doubled. During the same period, annual deliveries of new jets remain about 40% below record levels. The number of national fractional share providers is down to just two, NetJets and Flexjet, both selling jet cards too. In Jet Card Buyer’s Tip #1, we look at the breadth of companies selling jet cards.

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Flexjet’s Silvestro celebrates 10 years as CEO

September 22, 2018September 22, 2018by Doug Gollan

Flexjet LLC, a leading provider of fractional private jet ownership, yesterday recognized Michael Silvestro, its longtime Chief Executive Officer, as he marks 10 years in the role

One week after plucking about PrivateFly, Flexjet chairman Kenn Ricci held a party to congratulate Michael Silvestro on his 10-year anniversary and what he said was the company’s decade of success.

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