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In a surprise move, Flexjet, which quietly moved ahead with the European launch of its shared ownership program last November, has now quietly added a jet card to its private jet solutions portfolio.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Leadership | Dan Randolph, Chief Executive Officers Mark London, President Stephen Myers, Executive Vice President Robert Hanaford, General Counsel |
| Headquarters | Naples, FL |
| Jet Card Hourly Rates | From $5,644 on a Phenom 300, included FET |
| Related Products | On-demand Charter, Aircraft Management, Empty Legs |
| Related Companies | None |
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Elite Jets Charters, LLC, sells as available jet cards on a fleet of owned and operated Embraer Phenom 300 private jets serving travelers in Naples, Florida. It was founded in 2016 by Dan Randolph and Mark London. It is an Argus Platinum, Wyvern Registered, and IS-BAO Stage 1 Part 135 charter operator.
When was Elite Jets founded?
2016
Who owns Elite Jets?
Elite Jets is privately held
Who is the CEO?
Dan Randolph
Where is the headquarters?
Naples, FL
What is the primary service area?
Continental 48 States, Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America
Does Elite Jets provide Guaranteed Availability?
Yes
What is the minimum lead-time for making a reservation?
72 hours
What is Elite Jets’ website?
elitejets.com
Contact a Sales Executive at Elite Jets
The latest news and updates from Elite Jets:
Flexjet’s European arm has officially launched its fractional ownership program there. This week it is taking delivery of its first Praetor 600 super-midsize private jet. It is part of a US $1.4 billion order for Embraer Executive Jets that was announced in October 2019.
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer Executive Jets has made its mark in business aviation by creating a great cabin experience for owners and passengers. The Embraer Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 perfect great examples. The Legacy 450 is a midsize private jet, while the Legacy 500 fits into the super-midsize category. Both have flat floors, stand-up cabins, six feet high.
The next generation Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 build on that experience. The cabin designs are slick and remind more of a superyacht or beautiful home than a business jet.
Both varieties give you that large jet feeling.
Some reviews compare the Legacy 450 to the Cessna Citation Latitude when it comes to cabin experience. The key difference between the Legacy 450/Praetor 500 and Legacy 500/Praetor 600 is the latter has a slightly longer cabin and range.
Flexjet and AirSprint in Canada have the Legacy 450 in their fractional fleet portfolios. Flexjet also features the Legacy 500 and is the launch fleet operator for the enhanced Praetor 500 and 600. The Cleveland, Ohio-based fractional fleet operator has a $1.3 billion order with Embraer, including both types.
The only real downside is minimal type-specific jet card availability, although all the Legacys can bed had via memberships. However, if you really want Legacy or Praetor types, the most prevalent options are to buy into fractional ownership or lease programs or to charter on-demand.
Controller magazine lists only three Legacy 500s and one Legacy 450 for sale. The asking price for one of the Legacy 500’s is $11.75 million. The list price for a new Praetor 500 is $18.4 million, while the Praetor 600 starts at $21 million.
| Aircraft | Praetor 600 | Legacy 500 | Praetor 500 | Legacy 450 |
| Cabin Size | Super Midsize | Super Midsize | Midsize | Midsize |
| Fractional Ownership or Lease | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fleet Size (Oct. 2020) | 23 | 66 | 3 | 40 |
| Start Production | 2019 | 2014 | 2020 | 2015 |
| End Protection | Ongoing | 2019 | Ongoing | 2019 |
| Jet Card | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| On-Demand Charter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cabin Height | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Cabin Width | 6.83 | 6.83 | 6.83 | 6.83 |
| Cabin Length | 27.5 | 27.5 | 24.0 | 24.0 |
| Seats | 8 to 10 | 8 to 10 | 6 to 8 | 6 to 8 |
| Range* | 4,018 nm | 3,167 nm | 3,340 nm | 3,167 nm |
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