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Emivest also announced the first flight last Friday of the SJ30 scheduled for delivery this fall to actor Morgan Freeman.

Emivest also announced the first flight last Friday of the SJ30 scheduled for delivery this fall to actor Morgan Freeman.  The SJ30 built by Emivest (originally Sino Swearingen) is a new breed of light jet capable of nonstop travel between New York and Los Angeles, the first light jet capable of doing so. 

The aircraft, S/N 010, was flown by Emivest production pilot Bryan Dennison and chief test pilot John Siemens, and is to enter Jet Works Air Center for completion within the next week. Freeman’s SJ30 installation will include a SelCal high-frequency radio package, Garmin 500 avionics with XM weather and an entertainment package that includes XM radio.  And, with the capability of providing sea-level pressure at 41,000’ passengers will arrive fresher and more energized than comparable light jets.

VP of Marketing & Sales Mark Fairchild commented: “We are looking forward to delivering the aircraft to Mr. Freeman, and thus help him in checking his SJ30 purchase off his bucket list.”

Another Online Charter Agency Fails

In a classic example of the failure of the “One Size Fits All” philosophy, Virgin Charter has ceased active operations.  According to a company statement, “…due to the severe decline in corporate travel, Virgin Charter was unable to generate sufficient sales to underpin its business plan and has taken the difficult decision to close its doors.”

Richard Branson’s Virgin USA launched Virgin Charter in mid-2007.  Their model allowed charter users to make all arrangements via Virgins Web Site.  The business model was to charter aircraft owners/operators a fee based on a percentage of sales, but the buyer did not pay to use Virgin Charter
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We’ve recently seen the demise of two of the larger names in the charter business, Jets.com (formerly Charter Auction) and now Virgin.  Market conditions are certainly a major factor in the nationwide slowdown for charter agents and operators; however the business model that loudly proclaims to allow users to book charter jet solely online misses the point of private aviation.
 
Anyone can cruise the web to find accurate pricing for a private jet charter from New York to Aspen or Menlo Park to Las Vegas, but few will ultimately click to purchase an item with a $20,000 ticket price. The consumer wants to know details and speak to someone knowledgeable that can act as a consultant for him.  The online booking model works great for the airlines, because it’s all about filling seats, flying profitable routes at maximum capacity, rigid timelines and schedules, and keeping costs at an absolute minimum, while minimizing consumer flexibility.

Private aviation is different, and we should embrace that difference, not try to turn flying by chartered jet into a JetBlue experience.  This business is about providing personal relationships, flexibility, safety, security, and industry knowledge to those fortunate individuals who are in a position to consider a private jet alternative for their travel.  As the owner of a boutique private jet charter agency, I am saddened to learn of the demise of Virgin Charter, but at the same time – you can’t make consumers conform to your business model.  After all, if anyone could have made online private jet charter successful, Virgin’s and Branson’s reputation and brand-name recognition should have made them the one.

Many jets available for Christmas and New Years travel.

The following jets are available as one-way charter flights. Many can be combined to create complete round-trip travel. Plan your family holiday travel now and check out the deals below.  Specials from New York, Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco, Chicago, Bahamas, and London.  With over 10 years of experience as a private charter agency, Executive Charter Services has the reputation for excellence and safety that you demand.  For pricing and other company information, please visit our website or feel free to contact me personally at 866.359.3932.
Kevin W. Godlewski, President

                                                               

International One Ways
Boston, MA to Nassau, NH	Dec 7-8	Gulfstream G100	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
New York, NY to London, UK	Dec 8-9	Gulfstream GIV	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Philadelphia, PA to Los Cabos, MX	Dec 9	Hawker 1000	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
San Jose, CA to Puerto Vallarta, MX	Dec 9-10	Lear 60	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Vancouver, CA to Chicago, IL	Dec 11	Challenger 604	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
U.S One Ways
New York to West Palm Beach	Dec 7	Hawker 800XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
New York to Ft Lauderdale	Dec 8-9	Hawker 400XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Boston to Tampa	Dec 9	Hawker 1000	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Las Vegas to Los Angeles	Dec 10	Phenom 100	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Chicago to Telluride	Dec 11	Gulfstream G300	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Naples to New York	Dec 13	Hawker 400XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
West Palm Beach to Boston	Dec 13	Hawker 400XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)