Pilatus PC-12 start-up Climb puts comeback on hold

Climb Inc PC-12

Despite support from airline guru David Neeleman, Utah-based Climb says it no longer plans to restart operations

Climb, which launched last year touting its connections to airline start-up guru David Neeleman, now says it has no plans to restart operations.

Tradewind Aviation orders 20 Pilatus PC-12s

St. Barts airport

The additional PC-12s will boost Tradewind’s turboprop fleet to 38 of the Swiss-made aircraft

Tradewind Aviation has signed an order for 20 new PC-12 NGX. The deal expands its fleet of Pilatus PC-12s to 38 – one of the largest in the global aviation industry.

Climb

Climb Inc PC-12

Climb Inc Overview (ceased operations)

Year Founded2021
LeadershipBrandon Solomon, Founder
David Smith, Board Member
Stephen Neeleman, Board Member
David Neeleman, Advisor
HeadquartersSalt Lake City, Utah
Jet Card Hourly RatesPilatus PC-12 from $3,995 per hour, plus FET
Related ProductsOn-demand Charter
Related CompaniesNA

Climb Inc. was a Pilatus PC-12 membership jet card using a pay-as-you-go model.

It offered guaranteed availability on 72 hours’ notice in a Primary Service Area of Western States. Hourly rates start at $3,995, plus a 7.5% Federal Excise Tax.

It shutdown in 2022 with plans to restart. However, those plans were subsequently dropped.

Its Clear Membership jet card was included in the Private Jet Card Comparisons’ database of over 50 jet card providers, enabling you to compare programs in minutes.

When was the company founded?

2021

Who owns Climb?

The company is privately held. 

Who is the CEO?

Brandon Solomon is Founder. David Neeleman, founder of JetBlue, Morris Air, WestJet, Azul, and Breeze Airways is an Advisor

How are their aircraft sourced?

Climb is a broker

What are the initiation and membership fees?

Memberships start at $1,995, plus $495 initiation fee

What is the entry-level program?

Basic membership is pay-as-you, but doesn't offer guaranteed availability

Does the Climb PC-12 membership offer fixed or capped rate pricing?

Yes, capped rates stat at $3,995 per hour, plus FET

What is Climb’s website?           

Climb has ceased operations

Where is the headquarters?

Salt Lake City, Utah

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