Vista Global’s Flohr: ‘A paradigm shift’ for private jet travel

Thomas Flohr

“There is clearly a paradigm shift in the global client’s view of private aviation,” says Vista Global chairman Thomas Flohr In reporting record results

Last week we exclusively reported Vista Global Holding’s VistaJet, XO Global, Talon Air, and Red Wing Aviation saw revenue soar last year by $700 million, bringing the company’s totals to over $1.6 billion.

Clay Lacy, Jet Linx lead private jet CARES Act recipients

Clay Lacy Aviation private jet charter

Clay Lacy Aviation received $26.9 million while Jet Linx Aviation was given $20 million, according to U.S. Treasury documents

NetJets, Wheels Up, Flexjet, XOJET Aviation and related companies were notably absent from the Treasury Department’s list of COVID-19 aide recipients

See the full list of aviation companies receiving CARES Act Coronavirus financial support

In a list dated April 27th, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published names of 96 companies receiving some of the $32 billion earmarked to preserve aviation jobs. The list includes both airlines and private jet operators.

The act specified grants needed to be based on payroll expenses from April 2019 through September 2019, subject to proration. Funds must be used for the continuation of payment of employee wages, salaries, and benefits. 

Vista Global refinances with $550 million of senior unsecured bonds

VistaJet XOJET

The owner of XOJET and VistaJet will use funds to pay debt due in 2020 and 2021

Debtwire is reporting VistaJet Malta Finance PLC and XO Management Holding Inc., units of Dubai-based Vista Global Holdings, successfully sold $550 million in senior unsecured bonds earlier this week. The news service, which covers the worldwide debt market, said Vista had to increase the coupon of the deal due to investor concerns about the cyclical nature of private aviation and UHNW spending during a downturn.

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