Ace Transport Service has expanded its Part 135-certified fleet with its first business jet, a Hawker (850XP), after having exclusively operated turboprops, ch-aviation research shows. A 20.5-year-old Hawker Beechcraft that was privately operated in the US and registered there throughout its entire life, N159FM (msn 258651) is the first jet in the Wilmington-based operator's charter [...]
Air Associates has added its first Learjet 60XR and retired its only Citation Jet 2 from its Part 135-certified fleet, according to ch-aviation research. Learjet 60XR N372SC (msn 60-373) was previously operated privately and has been US-registered throughout its lifespan. At 15.3 years old, ADS-B data indicates it has been actively flying across the country, [...]
Elevage Flight Travel has expanded its Part 135-certified fleet with the addition of its first G200, as revealed by ch-aviation research. The Gulfstream Aerospace jet was previously operated by Sawyer Aviation (SJA, Scottsdale), which saw its certificate suspended earlier this year. G200 N159JH (msn 159) was integrated into Elevage Flight Travel's Part 135 fleet in [...]
Mach One Air Charters has added its first GIV to its Part 135-certified fleet, according to ch-aviation research. The 36.6-year-old Gulfstream Aerospace, N144AB (msn 1065), accommodates up to 13 passengers and was previously privately operated in the US. It has been US-registered for most of its operational life, except for a four-year period when it [...]
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Southwest Airlines (WN, Dallas Love Field) and activist investor Elliott Investment Management have reached a “cooperation” agreement, resulting in significant changes to the carrier’s board of directors and leadership, according to a filing lodged with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As part of the deal, Southwest has appointed five directors backed by Elliott, [...]
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A US District Court judge has denied an application to re-hear a failed lawsuit concerning the USD1.9 billion merger between Alaska Airlines (AS, Seattle Tacoma International) and Hawaiian Airlines (HA, Honolulu). On October 21, 2024, Judge Derrick K Watson denied a motion by three plaintiffs, namely Warren Yoshimoto, Sean Kettley, and Kristen Barroga, to set [...]
Ryan Samples is the launch customer for the new Textron Aviation Cessna Citation Jet 4 Gen3 business jet, unveiled at the National Business Aviation Association - Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas. Samples has signed a purchase agreement for one jet, with delivery expected in 2026. Samples is the founder and chief [...]
Jet Aviation Flight Services (JAS, Teterboro) has broken ground on a new two-hangar fixed base operation (FBO) complex at Miami Opa-Locka, aiming to strengthen its presence in the US. “We are committed to growing in locations where our customers want us to be. Florida is an important destination for business aviation,” said David Best, senior [...]