3 | 15 | 2010
Nationally recognized aircraft charter operator, North American Jet Charter Group (NAJet) announced today that it is the first aircraft charter operator to receive Federal Aviation Administration Part 135 charter approval for operation of its fleet of Eclipse 500 Very Light Jets in a single-pilot charter configuration. In June 2007, North American Jet Charter Group became the first charter operator in the world to operate the Eclipse 500 and this approval adds another first and distinction in the Company’s history.
The ability to operate the Eclipse 500 VLJ single pilot in commercial charter operations was made possible by the delivery of fully upgraded Eclipse 500 aircraft from the new Eclipse Aerospace company. The Eclipse is now certified and approved for Flight into Known Icing conditions. In addition, the AvioNG system, exclusive to the Eclipse 500 VLJ, provides the aircraft with centralized control of virtually all Eclipse 500 systems and avionics functions. AvioNG comes complete with ILS and GPS-coupled autopilot functions that significantly reduce pilot workloads by simplifying tasks, generating useful information and acting as a virtual copilot.
“As managers of the largest Eclipse Fleet in the world to date, we are extremely pleased with the newly upgraded Eclipse 500 aircraft,” said Jud Wooddy, Managing Member of NAJet charter. “The cost to operate commercial charter flights is now reduced with the single pilot certification. In addition the safety of the aircraft is enhanced with the additional integrated autopilot, GPS and navigation systems.”
With a fleet of 10 aircraft and growing in multiple cities, NAJet expects to see add additional Eclipse Jets to their fleet as they are made available through the upgrade and refurbishment program of Eclipse Aerospace. It is anticipated that other commercial charter operators will also continue to introduce Eclipse Jets into their fleet as private jet customers look for more economical jet travel options.
Matt Dillon, Director of Sales for NAJet stated, “For many of our customers, the Eclipse 500 VLJ is the most economical choice for twin-engine jet travel. Seventy percent of commercial charter operations have a passenger load of three people or less and a one -way travel distance of less than 750 miles. This is where the Eclipse 500 shines as its low operating costs allows us to provide our charter clients with pricing at a fraction of twin propeller aircraft or larger jets.” The state-of-the-art Eclipse 500 will be displayed at this year’s Masters event in Augusta Georgia currently schedule for April 4-11 at Bush field. “This display will provide potential charter customers with an opportunity to personally view this highly economical and efficient Very Light Jet,” shared Dillon.
About North American Jet Charter Group.
With corporate locations in Charleston, SC and Chicago, Il, NAJet operates and dispatches a nationwide fleet of charter aircraft of all makes and models including the Eclipse 500 VLJ. Look for NAJet to be opening along the front-range of Denver, Colorado by June 2010. Services provided by NAJet include private charter travel, charter aircraft management, sales and pilot services. For more information please visit www.najet.net or contact us at 1-877- 536-2376.
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