Jet Aviation has marked the 40th anniversary of Jet Aviation Flight Services, its US aircraft management and charter division.
Jet Aviation Flight Services began formation in 1985 and acquired Executive Air Fleet in 1988, expanding US market presence with approximately 100 aircraft under management. The division currently provides aircraft management and charter services under Part 91, Part 125 and Part 135 certificates.
David Dalpiaz, vice president of flight services in the Americas at Jet Aviation, said the division has built operational legacy over four decades. “From our beginning in 1985 to our growth and evolution into the Jet Aviation aircraft services we know today, we are proud of the legacy we’ve built and the tenure of our JAFS team,” Dalpiaz said. “Our aircraft services truly provide a comprehensive and seamless offering for our customers.”
According to Jet Aviation, the US division operates a fleet spanning mid-size to large-cabin, long-range and ultra-long-range business jets, including fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Services include Part 145 maintenance, staffing, trip coordination, completions and pre-purchase oversight, operations and maintenance management, inflight services, regulatory compliance and client services.
Leslie Cheshier, vice president of owner and charter services in the Americas at Jet Aviation, said the division’s team comprises aviation professionals with aircraft ownership and charter management experience. “We have a dedicated JAFS team comprised of aviation professionals with deep understanding and experience in guiding owners, operators and clients through every stage of aircraft ownership and charter management,” Cheshier said.
Jet Aviation Flight Services coordinates with Jet Aviation’s global network of approximately 50 locations worldwide. The network provides aircraft owners with management, charter, staffing, maintenance, completions and fixed-base operator services.
Jet Aviation operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics with more than 4,500 employees across 50 global locations. The company’s service portfolio includes aircraft management, aircraft sales, charter, completions, government programs, fixed-base operations, maintenance and staffing.
