Sun, Jun 08, 2008
Chicago-Based Operator Now Offering VLJ Flights From BCT
North American Jet Charter Group, LLC announced late last week
the delivery of its first Florida-based Eclipse 500 very light jet
available for on-demand air-taxi and charter. Based at Boca
Aviation at Boca Raton Airport (BCT), the two pilot / four
passenger VLJ offers service to the Bahamas and other regional
destinations.
"We are very pleased to offer the South Florida market the first
whole-plane VLJ air taxi service, "said Ken Ross, the
company’s CEO and President. "The Eclipse is the ideal
aircraft for people who want to travel to the islands or to
destinations within 500 miles."
Phil Mathews, President of Air Partner, an air charter provider
with US headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, believes the new VLJ will
greatly enhance the charter market in South Florida. "The Eclipse
will undoubtedly bring the significant benefits of private charter
to a new segment of travelers, while offering a very cost-efficient
alternative for shorter trips to our existing customers."
North American Jet Charter Group plans to expand its VLJ fleet
to accommodate the increasing number of Eclipses being delivered
throughout the United States. "Our expertise in managing and
operating the Eclipse enables us to put aircraft on our Part 135
certificate in less than a week. We’re actively seeking
additional aircraft to base in Florida and other parts of the
country," said Ross.
Based in Wheeling, IL at Chicago Executive Airport, North
American Jet is an ARG/US Platinum rated FAA-Part 135 charter
operator and aircraft management company. NAJCG manages Eclipse
500s, Lear 35s and Cessna Sovereigns.
In June 2007, the company operated the world’s first
passenger revenue flight on a VLJ. Since then, North American Jet
has expanded its VLJ fleet to six, with five Eclipses based at
Chicago Executive Airport.
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