Private aviation

Magellan Jets Makes Strategic Leadership Investment to Deliver Best-in-Class Customer Experience

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Magellan Jets President Anthony Tivnan added, "The private aviation market is going through major shifts and changes.

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  • Magellan Jets President Anthony Tivnan added, "The private aviation market is going through major shifts and changes.
  • Matthew Harris, a well-respected industry veteran, will be responsible for all aspects of the Magellan customer and team member experience, daily service operations, and customer retention.
  • Josh Lesnick joins Magellan Jets as its Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing all sales, marketing, customer loyalty/rewards, and partnership initiatives.
  • Todd Goldstein comes to Magellan Jets with over two decades of experience in the Private Aviation industry.

Jet Linx Raises the Bar as First Company in the Aviation Industry to Achieve the Three Most Elite Safety Ratings

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

OMAHA, Neb., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jet Linx Aviation, the only locally-focused private jet management and Jet Card company in the world, has set a new standard in aviation safety with its newest WYVERN Wingman PRO certification. Adding to existing IS-BAO Stage 3 and ARGUS Platinum Elite top safety ratings, the Company becomes the first and only operator in the aviation industry to receive top ratings from all three major third-party auditors.

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  • Adding to existing IS-BAO Stage 3 and ARGUS Platinum Elite top safety ratings, the Company becomes the first and only operator in the aviation industry to receive top ratings from all three major third-party auditors.
  • "We are immensely proud to have achieved WYVERN Wingman PRO certification," said Jamie Walker, President & CEO of Jet Linx Aviation.
  • Now holding the three most elite safety ratings in aviation, we look forward to continuing to advance our safety programs and encourage the highest safety practices throughout the industry."
  • Jet Linx's WYVERN Wingman PRO certification becomes its third elite safety rating, following its designation as IS-BAO Stage 3 and ARGUS Platinum Elite.

Tambourine Celebrates Five HSMAI Adrian Awards

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered digital marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, is celebrating five Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards.

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  • FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered digital marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, is celebrating five Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards.
  • The Adrian Awards are the largest and most prestigious travel marketing competition, representing the past year's top marketing campaigns from across the global hospitality industry.
  • Tambourine received a gold award for its Private Aviation Marketing Campaign with The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism.
  • "It's an honor to receive five HSMAI Adrian Awards," said Stephany Bermúdez, VP of Creative Services, Tambourine.

Chartright Air Group adds two new mid-size private jets to its growing fleet of managed aircraft

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

The Cessna Citation X is the fastest cross-continental private jet well-suited for short, medium, and long-range flying

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  • The Cessna Citation X is the fastest cross-continental private jet well-suited for short, medium, and long-range flying
    TORONTO, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chartright Air Group has announced that it has added two new Cessna aircraft, a Citation X and Citation Excel.
  • Manufactured by Cessna, the aircraft has a range of 3,000 nm and a cruise speed of 525 knots, making it the fastest cross-continental private jet in the world.
  • The Cessna Citation Excel will be based in Chartright Air Group's newest FBO located at the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport.
  • For over 35 years, Chartright Air Group has been Canada's Leader in Private Aviation, managing a fleet of 55 aircraft.

FlyFlorida Expands Local Operations to Texas Under New FlyUSA Brand

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Monday, March 14, 2022

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. and DALLAS, March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Private jet charter broker FlyFlorida announced today the company is rebranding to FlyUSA, as it expands local operations from Florida to Texas.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. and DALLAS, March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Private jet charter broker FlyFlorida announced today the company is rebranding to FlyUSA, as it expands local operations from Florida to Texas.
  • FlyUSA now serves key markets throughout Texas, including Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston and San Antonio.
  • FlyFlorida was founded two years ago by pilots and their families, bringing with them years of private aviation experience.
  • Under its new brand, FlyUSA delivers the highest level of charter service at the best available prices, with more than 20,000 destinations served worldwide.

WRLD1 / TVNET Announces Jetflites.com Private Air Network: Private Air Global Commerce and Community

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Saturday, August 14, 2021

US shortage of private jets continues

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  • US shortage of private jets continues
    Wealthy Americans are turning to Asia for private jets due to a shortage in the US.
  • Asia-based aircraft were considered less desirable due to the lack of private aviation infrastructure on the continent.
  • America's wealthy realized the value of flying private instead of flying commercial during the pandemic and began buying up private aircraft in anticipation of a return to travel .
  • The vast majority of wealthy people who fly private are self-made: 75% of private jet owners amassed their own wealth, as did 68% of private jet program members.

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Offers Important Resources for Newsrooms Worldwide

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) recently created a guide to Understanding General Aviation to help newsrooms across the country reporting on complex aviation issues.

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  • The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) recently created a guide to Understanding General Aviation to help newsrooms across the country reporting on complex aviation issues.
  • AOPA is the worlds largest community of general aviation pilots, aircraft owners, unmanned aircraft pilots (drones), and aviation enthusiasts.
  • In fact, more than 90% of civil aircraft registered in the United States are general aviation aircraft.
  • Collectively were called general aviation, but that doesnt come close to defining our diversity: We are working pilots, student pilots, volunteer pilots, and drone pilots.