Jet Edge

New strategic partnership provides preferred pricing and special offers for Jet Edge clients and Shangri-La loyalty program members, and expands global presence for both companies

LOS ANGELES (November 15, 2016)- Jet Edge International, the leading large-cabin private jet management and charter operator, has introduced a strategic partnership with premier luxury hotel company, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts. The agreement provides a new customized jet charter pricing package to Shangri-La Golden Circle loyalty program members, and reduced pricing packages at some of the world's leading resorts and hotel properties for Jet Edge clients, as well as additional benefits while traveling abroad and staying at select Shangri-La properties.

The partnership extends awareness of two of the world's leading luxury service brands to an international audience by combining Shangri-La's global hotel and resort destinations with Jet Edge's fleet of more than 50 large-cabin private jets.

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Agreement Expands Companies’ Existing Partnership and Provides Increased Revenue Opportunities and Convenient Charter Product Offerings 

LOS ANGELES (November 2, 2016)—Jet Edge International, a leading large-cabin private jet management and charter operator, announced today that the company will enter into a multi-year, $200 million supplier agreement with JetSmarter, the world’s leading ride-sharing and charter partner. The new agreement follows JetSmarter’s $350 million commitment to Jet Edge announced earlier this year. 

As JetSmarter’s largest partner, Jet Edge currently supplies charter lift for JetSmarter’s core service offerings, including a popular new option called “shared charter” as part of the JetShuttle program. With this offering, members are able to build custom shuttle flights between numerous locations including New York, Florida, California, Boston, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago and more, on their own timeline and route while offsetting their flight costs by monetizing empty seats on the aircraft. 

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Company adds 12^th charter jet serving NY market; provides increased service and support function at three regional offices

LOS ANGELES (November 1, 2016)—Jet Edge International, a leading large-cabin private jet management and charter operator, has added its  12^th charter jet serving the greater New York City metro area, expanding from three aircraft a year ago, and increased  service and support functions at three regional offices.

Jet Edge operates a full-service facility in Teterboro, including aircraft hangars, maintenance functions, parking and transient aircraft operations.

“We looked at a number of potential acquisitions in the local and regional New York City metropolitan area over the last 18 months as a way to expand our footprint in the northeast,” said Bill Papariella, chief executive officer, Jet Edge International. “After careful consideration, we determined that an investment in our company would solidify the type of organic growth we are looking for ... Read More

Jet Edge among few global operators to earn all 4 safety ratings after receiving one of the industry’s most rigorous certification audits

LOS ANGELES (November 1, 2016)—Jet Edge International, a  leading large-cabin private jet management and charter operator, successfully completed the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage 3 audit, one of the most rigorous safety audits in the private aviation industry. With this recognition, Jet Edge is among only a few operators globally to achieve all four prestigious safety ratings including Aviation Research Group (ARGUS) Platinum, Wyvern Wingman recognition, and its Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) positions.

 IS-BAO’s audit focuses on qualifying an operation’s flight and operational safety procedures and verifying that a robust Safety Management System (SMS) is in place to mitigate risks of all types. As a key part of Stage 3 validation, a company’s culture of safety is evaluated on ... Read More

LOS ANGELES (August 25, 2016)—Jet Edge International, an industry leading manager and operator of exclusively long-range and large-cabin private jets, announced today key business performance indicators that highlight the company’s success as one of the most dynamic and fastest growing operators in business aviation.

By total hours flown, Jet Edge is ranked eighth in Aviation Research Group’s “Top US Part 135 Operators” mid-year report, 2016. With nearly 9,000 charter hours flown on-fleet by the midpoint of the year, this ranking firmly establishes Jet Edge within the top 1 percent of more than 1,000 charter operators globally. Last month, Jet Edge ranked first by a magnitude greater than 10 percent  when calculating average distance per flight segment, or cycle, on the company’s large-cabin fleet with 1,198 nautical miles per flight segment. Earlier this year, Jet Edge reached another key milestone by ranking within the ... Read More