Tag: Tradewind Aviation

A look back at who received CARES Act Payroll Support Payments

by Doug Gollan
CARES Act private aviation recipients

The Payroll Support Program under Division A, Title IV, Subtitle B of the CARES Act provided payroll support to passenger air carriers, cargo air carriers, and certain contractors for the continuation of payment of employee wages, salaries, and benefits. Here’s who got how much

It’s uncertain when there will be more government for the airline industry, and if so, will it extend to the private aviation side?

While the CARES Act payments have been widely credited for helping business jet operators get back on their feet quickly, they also have detractors, including NetJets, the largest private jets operator.

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Tradewind Aviation launches carbon offset program

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Tradewind Aviation PC-12

The Pilatus PC-12 operator offers a regional jet card in the Northeast and scheduled and on-demand charter flights in the Caribbean

Tradewind Aviation says its clients now have the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions of their flight activity. It’s applicable for scheduled service, private charter, or the Goodspeed jet card program.

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Tradewind eliminates repositioning fees from on-demand pricing

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Pilatus PC-12

The Pilatus PC-12 operator has also reduced minimums from 60 minutes to 8/10ths of an hour within its primary service area

Tradewind Aviation is following up on last year’s launch of its Goodspeed Jet Card program by restructuring its on-demand charter pricing within its fixed-rate service area.

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Tradewind Aviation sets restart for St. Barths flights

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Tradewind Aviation

The Pilatus PC-12 operator will begin scheduled and on-demand private charter flights from June 22

Popular Caribbean destination St. Barths is reopening its borders for visitors starting June 22. As a result, Tradewind Aviation has now reset its scheduled flights. It also offers private on-demand charters via its Pilatus PC-12 fleet.

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Tradewind Aviation launches private shuttles

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Tradewind Aviation

The Pilatus PC-12 operator is launching private shuttle flights within 200 miles of Teterboro and Westchester County Airports outside New York City

Tradewind Aviation, which already offers a Pilatus PC-12 based jet card program and scheduled shuttle flights, is now adding an option for private shuttle flights.

The move is the latest response from private aviation providers in response to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic. Research shows exposure the virus is more than 30 times lower when flying privately as opposed to using the airlines.

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Private Jet Card Comparisons COVID-19 Coronavirus Health and Safety Protocols by Company

by Doug Gollan
private jet coronavirus cleaning procedures

To help you quickly review the various policies and protocols implemented by private aviation providers selling jet cards and memberships, we’ve created a single page overview you can find here.

Bankrupt JetSuite’s sister JSX nets $8.9 million in CARES Act funds

by Doug Gollan
JetSuite bankruptcy

After shutting down and filing for Chapter 11, JetSuite’s jet card customers may lose $50 million in unused flight credits. Sister JSX, which is still flying, just received $8.9 million in COVID-19 relief

OneSky Flight, parent of Flexjet, Sentient Jet, and PrivateFly; Airshare; FlyExclusive, and Tradewind all received CARES Act funding, according to the updated Treasury Department list

View the entire list, including all 202 aviation companies receiving COVID-19 payroll support

This may not sit well with JetSuite’s 1,000 or so SuiteKey customers who have around $50 million in unused flight credits. Delux Public Charter, LLC, a related company that flies under the JSX brand received $8.96 million in CARES Act COVID-19 relief funds.

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