More private jet owners and operators are seriously considering the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, or SAF, according to the latest JetNet IQ report Sustainable Aviation Fuel, or SAF as it is known, is seeing a surge of interest from private jet owners and operators. Just over 54% of respondents to the JetNet IQ quarterly survey of private jet owners and operators said they Strongly/Somewhat Agree with the statement, “I/we will seriously consider flying with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the next 24 months.” That marks a 76% increase from the 31% who answered similarly to the survey bac ..read more

A member of FBO Million Air’s board joins the Wheels Up board with former Bombardier CEO Alain Bellemare; Wheels Up Founder and former Chairman/CEO Kenny Dichter resigns board seat The first days of new ownership at Wheels Up are seeing more of Delta Air Lines’ input. That includes extending the formal commercial agreement between the airline and private jet flight provider. According to SEC filings last night and this morning, Chih Cheung, Kenny Dichter, Marc Farrell, Michael Mullen, Brian Radecki, Susan Schuman, and Ravi Thakran resigned from the Wheels Up Board of Directors. Wheels Up’s new ..read more

Global private jet operator VistaJet is enhancing its cellar-in-the-sky wine program with a new Olivier Bernstein partnership VistaJet is expanding its wine program with Olivier Bernstein. Oenophiles will be able to sample Burgundy’s finest winemakers via the creation of a limited edition seven-bottle case of specially selected Grand Cru wines. It will be available for Program and VJ25 members to purchase and have delivered to their cellar directly from Bernstein’s cellar in Beaune, France. “We have worked with experts to understand h ..read more

Top 10 operator Solairus Aviation is restarting its jet card program with an added fixed-rate service area to the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, and Alaska Solairus Aviation is back in the membership market with a revised version of its Altitude jet card, suspended in 2021 as private jet travel demand surged to record levels. According to Senior Director Charter Sales Chad Davidson, the new program launches next week. The hybrid program includes a number of new features that will enhance its market potential. First, it adds guaranteed complimentary WiFi for domestic flights across all categories ..read more

Following its announcement for 250 Praetor 500s in May, NetJets has signed a deal for up to 1,500 private jets from Textron over the next 15 years NetJets signaled its intention to remain the dominant force in private aviation this morning. The unit of Berkshire Hathaway, by far the largest private jet flight provider in the world, is buying up to 1,500 new private jets from Textron over the next 15 years. Terms were not disclosed. Jefferies values the deal at up to $30 billion. “As a long-time, trusted ally who shares our commitment to safety and service, Textron Aviation is the ideal partner ..read more

Starlink from Elon Musk’s SpaceX will be installed across Flexjet’s fractional private jet fleet, beginning with its Gulfstream G650s Flexjet has selected broadband satellite internet provider Starlink for inflight connectivity. According to the announcement, the move will offer its fractional owners and jet card flyers “WiFi access that, for the first time, will align with service expectations they would have in their boardroom.” Jay Heublein, who leads Flexjet Global Maintenance and Product division, said, “Through Starlink, SpaceX has created the most significant technology advancement for ..read more

Vista Global private jet flight provider XO is branding its lifestyle partnerships under the XO Firsts banner XO is launching XO Firsts, “offering complimentary access on a first-come, first-served basis to a world of exclusive experiences.” Vista U.S. President Leona Qi says, “We have created XO Firsts to offer our members more travel possibilities and further enhance their membership experience.” She adds, “Each First includes a complimentary beyond-the-jet travel opportunity designed to align with the passion points and travel interests of our innovative Member community — including private ..read more

Ben Klein has replaced Uma Subramanian as CEO of Aero, the by-the-seat private jet service that recently suspended flights in Europe Aero has a new CEO, according to social media posts. On its LinkedIn page yesterday, Aero posted, “Today we are recognizing our new CEO, Ben Klein, who contributes his time and talents both in the boardroom and on the flight deck. In addition to leading the company, Ben, who has been a pilot since he was 18, is a First Officer at Aero and recently flew a service from our private terminal at Van Nuys airport to Aspen/Pitkin County airport…” He replaces Uma Subrama ..read more

Luxury private jet flight provider VistaJet is making its hospitality debut at the Monaco Yacht Show from Sept. 27 to 30 VistaJet is tapping partners to unveil its first-ever hospitality initiative during the Monaco Yacht Show. The initiatives will span the show from Sept. 27 through the 30th. According to the company, “Through its Private World offering, VistaJet is gearing up to open the doors to its Private Suite within the Monaco Ambassador’s Club for its esteemed Members.” In addition to its global jet card membership, VistaJet offers one of private aviation’s most profound partnership pr ..read more

In advance of closing its $500 million, Delta Air Lines-led financing, Wheels Up has now received $70 million since the beginning of August Wheels Up received an additional $10 million from Delta Air Lines on Sept. 14 as a fourth amendment to its original secured promissory note of Aug. 8. The latest payment brings Delta’s interim financing for Wheels Up to $70 million. The Atlanta-based airline is leading investing partners in a $500 million deal that will give them 95% control of the loss-making private flight provider. At the same time, Delta has begun installing top management. Delta’s CFO ..read more