Delta AirElite Business Jets Adds Learjet 60 to Charter Fleet

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CINCINNATI, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta AirElite Business Jets has added a Learjet 60 to its operating certificate. The aircraft, based at the Long Beach Airport (Calif.), joins the Delta AirElite fleet through a charter management agreement. The aircraft enhances Delta AirElite's ability to respond to growing demand for charter and membership flying.
"We have more than doubled our revenue flight hours from a year ago," said Michael B. Green, president and chief executive officer of Delta AirElite Business Jets. "This aircraft complements our growing fleet of AirElite operated jets and will serve a growing market for us."
With access to more than 400 business jets strategically positioned
throughout the United States, Delta AirElite has undertaken a strong
initiative to strategically increase its fleet size through charter management agreements. The addition of this Lear 60 also continues the company's expansion on the West Coast.
"More aircraft owners are looking for ways to maximize their investment by having their corporate or personal jets certified for commercial charter," said Green "This Lear 60 is a good example of a successful partnership."
Charter management agreements offer an attractive option for corporations and aircraft owners who want to lower aircraft ownership costs by having their corporate jets certified for Delta AirElite's commercial charter operations.
The Lear 60 offers transcontinental capabilities at speeds up to 550 mph.
Featuring a stand-up cabin, the Lear 60 has a spacious cabin offering
amenities designed for in-flight comfort and productivity.
Delta AirElite Business Jets is a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air
Lines (NYSE: DAL), providing aircraft charter, aircraft management, its
innovative Fleet Membership Program and the Flexjet Membership Program. Now in its 20th year serving business aviation travelers, Delta AirElite is the only business jet operator owned by a major U.S. airline. The company operates a diverse fleet of Bombardier Challenger, Learjet, Gulfstream and Cessna Aircraft. For more information, please call 877-DAE-JETS (877-323-5387) or visit http://www.AirElite.com .

Fonte: Aviation Today - 20/05/2004

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