Private Jet Card Comparisons - Know Before You Buy
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Technology issues are impacting Vista Global, the fourth largest provider of for-hire private aircraft in the U.S. Its operators include XOJET Aviation, VistaJet, and Red Wing Aviation. The company recently announced plans to acquire Talon Air, the 14th largest Part 135 operator, and related broker Apollo Jets.
Last week, Moody’s Investors Service placed the ratings of Vista Global Holding Ltd. and VistaJet Malta Finance P.L.C. on review for downgrade. The outlook on both entities has been changed to ratings under review from stable. Then yesterday, Fitch Ratings revised its outlook on its long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to stable from negative and affirmed the IDR at ‘B.’
Fitch has also affirmed the senior unsecured rating on the outstanding $550 million 10.5% notes due 2024 issued by XO Management Holding, Inc. and VistaJet Malta Finance PLC at ‘B+’/RR3. The bonds are guaranteed by Vista and XO Group Holding Limited and VistaJet Group Holding Limited (VistaJet) and their main subsidiaries.
VistaJet Program memberships were up by 29% last year, the fastest growth in company history. Its jet card program starts at 50 hours per year, and with a fleet focused on large-cabin jets, customers typically spend over $500,000 per year. If that sounds impressive, sister provider XO reported memberships up 240% in 2020.
Add Mountain Aviation to the list. After acquiring Delta Private Jets, Gama Aviation Signature, and TMC Jets over the past 19 months, Wheels Up has acquired the 10th largest private jet charter operator in the country.