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Nicholas Air, the 12th largest operator in North America based on fractional and charter hours, is continuing its measured growth.
Don’t look for Nicholas Air to make a billion-dollar order with deliveries stretching over six or seven years. The Oxford, Mississippi-based private jet operator and management company will follow up its addition of two new Phenom 300 light jets added directly from Embraer last year. However, it expects to buy for near term needs, head of marketing Peder Von Harten tells Private Jet Card Comparisons.
In case you didn’t know, there is a real Nicholas behind Nicholas Air, October issues of Modern Luxury show the man behind the name. The Part 135 owned-fleet operator gets its brand from its founder and CEO, Nicholas Correnti. It’s one of the revelations in the publisher’s city magazines in Aspen, Austin, Boston, Dallas, and Palm Beach.
| Year Founded | 1997 |
| Leadership | Nicholas Correnti, Founder/CEO Karen Thornton, Chief Financial Officer Fernando Pineda, Executive VP of Operations Wendi LItton, Internal Counsel Peder Von Harten, VP of Sales & Marketing Duwayne Anderson, VP of Maintenance Ryan Divita, Executive Director of Member Operations Michael Prinzi, Director of Operations Matthew Caldwell, Chief Pilot |
| Headquarters | Oxford, MS |
| Jet Card Hourly Rates | Phenom 100 from $5,425 per hour, plus FET |
| Related Products | Leases, Aircraft Management, Jet Share |
Founded in 1997 as an aviation company focusing on aircraft management and leasing, Nicholas Air soon expanded into fractional ownership, lease shares and jet card programs.
The company was started by aviation veteran Nicholas Correnti, and is based in Oxford, Mississippi.
It offers aircraft specific options, including the Pilatus PC-12, Embraer Phenom 100 and 300, Cessna Citation CJ3 and Latitude, and Bombardier Challenger 300.
In addition to pay-as-you-go, it offers deposit jet card based on either hours or dollars. The dollar-based Rise Card enables customers to upgrade or downgrade at published rates. The hours based Blue Card is aircraft specific and allows upgrades and downgrades at an interchange fee.
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When was the company founded?
1997
Who owns Nicholas Air?
The company is privately held. The owner is its founder Nicholas Correnti.
Who is the CEO?
Nicholas Correnti
How are aircraft sourced?
Nicholas Air operates an owned fleet. It also offers limited fractional ownership and manages aircraft for owners.
| Aircraft | Size |
| Pilatus PC-12 | Turboprop |
| Phenom 100 | Very Light Jet |
| Citation CJ3 | Light Jet |
| Phenom 300 | Light Jet |
| Citation Latitude | Super Midsize Jet |
| Challenger 300 | Super Midsize Jet |
What are the initiation and membership fees?
It's pay-as-you-go option starts at $15,000 per year. Deposit options - the Blue and Rise Cards, do not have joining fees
What is the entry-level program?
The Blue Card at 15 hours and pay-as-you-go Smart Card
Does Nicholas Air provide guaranteed availability?
Yes
Is the hourly rate guaranteed?
Yes, beginning at 10 hours on non-peak days
Can jet card holders/members use multiple aircraft at the same time?
Yes, based on request
What is the company website?
www.nicholasair.com
Where is the headquarters?
Oxford, MS
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