Gulfstream V

Talon Air Joins SmartSky® dealer network, commences GV installation and Hawker 4000 STC projects

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Monday, October 9, 2023

RESEARCH TRIANGLE, N.C., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSky Networks, the innovative air-to-ground inflight connectivity provider, today announced Talon Air as a new sales and installation partner. The Farmingdale, New York-based full-service private jet company specializes in aircraft charter, aircraft sales, maintenance, and management. As a SmartSky dealer, Talon Air can now install both existing and new customer aircraft with SmartSky, the most advanced IFC ever built, and has already begun its first projects which include a Gulfstream V installation and a Hawker 4000 STC project.

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  • As a SmartSky dealer, Talon Air can now install both existing and new customer aircraft with SmartSky, the most advanced IFC ever built, and has already begun its first projects which include a Gulfstream V installation and a Hawker 4000 STC project.
  • "SmartSky is now widely available and receiving rave reviews," said James Chitty, CEO of Talon Air.
  • Fast and reliable in-flight connectivity is now an absolute must for our customers" said James Chitty CEO of Talon Air.
  • Based at Republic Airport (FRG), the Talon Air fleet is comprised of nearly 50 aircraft that include Gulfstream, Bombardier, Falcon, and Textron aircraft.

FlyHouse Elevates Private Aviation with Two New Gulfstreams in its Luxury Fleet

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Monday, July 31, 2023

LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FlyHouse, a leading private aviation company, proudly announces the addition of two state-of-the-art aircraft to its luxury fleet - N25GV Gulfstream V and N435HC Gulfstream IV-SP.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FlyHouse, a leading private aviation company, proudly announces the addition of two state-of-the-art aircraft to its luxury fleet - N25GV Gulfstream V and N435HC Gulfstream IV-SP.
  • With these new additions, FlyHouse continues its mission to revolutionize the private aviation industry, offering discerning travelers an unmatched experience of luxury, comfort, and convenience.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome these exceptional aircraft to our growing fleet," stated Jack E. Lambert, Jr., CEO at FlyHouse.
  • "As a company dedicated to setting new standards for unrivaled luxury and service, these additions perfectly embody our vision for the future of private aviation.

The Metafly Club Takes Flight With Acquisition of Dassault Falcon 2000 Heavy Jet for Private Charter Clients

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

The Metafly Club has announced its first aircraft acquisition, a Dassault Falcon 2000 Heavy Jet, to serve charter clients on all Metafly Club routes.

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  • The Metafly Club has announced its first aircraft acquisition, a Dassault Falcon 2000 Heavy Jet, to serve charter clients on all Metafly Club routes.
  • The Metafly Club has partnered with world leader in luxury private aviation, M2Jets to launch the first luxury charter jet membership program, merging private aviation and luxury hospitality perks, to offer ultimate access to private jet routes and destinations around the globe.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221116005891/en/
    METAFLY CLUB DASSAULT FALCON 2000 HEAVY JET INTERIOR (Photo: Business Wire)
    CEO Hassan Chowdhury commented, With the acquisition of the Falcon 2000 Heavy Jet for The Metafly Club clients and the goal to expand to 12 aircrafts in 2023, we are proving ourselves to be leaders in luxury private aviation, offering our customers the ultimate private jet and hospitality experience.
  • In February 2023, The Metafly Club will launch its NFT membership program and will be the first to merge private aviation and private club membership.

NASA, USGS Map Minerals to Understand Earth Makeup, Climate Change

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Friday, September 30, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) will map portions of the southwest United States for critical minerals using advanced airborne imaging.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) will map portions of the southwest United States for critical minerals using advanced airborne imaging.
  • Hyperspectral data from hundreds of wavelengths of reflected light can provide new information about Earth's surface and atmosphere to help scientists understand Earth's geology and biology, as well as the effects of climate change.
  • "NASA has a long history of Earth observation that shows us how the planet is responding to climate change.
  • With our partners at USGS, NASA has led the way in developing these Earth observation systems to gather information to measure and monitor the environment and climate change."

Gulfstream awarded $696 million in contracts for U.S. Air Force special missions support

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

The contractor logistics support (CLS) award for $84 million exercises Option Year Four of an existing CLS contract, bringing its cumulative face value to $594 million.

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  • The contractor logistics support (CLS) award for $84 million exercises Option Year Four of an existing CLS contract, bringing its cumulative face value to $594 million.
  • With the ESC contract, Gulfstream provides dedicated resources supporting C-20G, C-37A and C-37B aircraft for the U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy.
  • Gulfstream's government program and special missions office provides engineering services, aircraft modifications, configuration management, data delivery and publication management.
  • "Gulfstream Customer Support has been proud to provide services for the U.S. government for many years," said Derek Zimmerman, president of Gulfstream Customer Support.