COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NetJets Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company and the worldwide leader in private aviation, announced today that it is flying a demonstration model of the all-new aircraft to more than 20 cities in the U.S. The company is showing the model to current and prospective customers.
“The Challenger 350 is a cutting-edge aircraft that will change the super midsize jet market,” said NetJets Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Service Adam Johnson, “and we are thrilled to be adding up to 200 to our fleet. All of our new jets are part of our Signature Series of aircraft, which are custom designed and built exclusively for NetJets.”
The private viewing events will provide guests with the opportunity to view the redesigned aircraft that includes state-of-the-art avionics and greater cabin comfort with larger windows and advanced HD and wireless entertainment. With seating for up to 10 passengers, Wi-Fi availability, a fully customized galley designed by NetJets, and the latest technologies for optimal pilot situational awareness and safety, the Challenger 350 will provide the ultimate in luxury and travel for NetJets Owners and their guests.
Cities included in the tour are: San Jose, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Santa Ana, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; West Palm Beach, FL; St. Louis, MO; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Nashville, TN; Atlanta, GA; Omaha, NE; Seattle, WA; Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN; Indianapolis, IN; Detroit, MI; Bermuda; Washington D.C.; Teterboro, NJ; White Plains, NY; and Bedford, MA
NetJets will take actual delivery of the first jet this summer. The Challenger 350 jet boasts class-defining performance, 3,780 sm (6,083km) range and will connect New York to Los Angeles and San Francisco to Maui. It features a state-of-the-art cabin that maximizes natural light and redefines the man-machine interface, all the while maintaining the performance attributes that have become synonymous with the Challenger family.
NetJets Signature Series™ aircraft:
NetJets recently introduced the NetJets Signature Series™ of aircraft, which are new aircraft that are entering the NetJets fleet that are customized from design through production and include advanced in-flight entertainment systems and custom cabin designs as well as advanced cockpit and cabin technologies to ensure maximum safety, reliability and operating efficiency. The NetJets Signature Series™ of aircraft include the Embraer Phenom 300, the Bombardier Global family of aircraft, the Cessna Citation Latitude, as well as the Bombardier Challenger 350 and 605 jets.
NetJets Inc.
NetJets Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the worldwide leader in private aviation with the largest and most diverse private jet fleet in the world. With a half century of safety and innovation in private travel, NetJets began in 1964 as the first aircraft charter and management company in the world. In 1986, NetJets pioneered the concept of fractional aircraft ownership – offering individuals and businesses all of the benefits of whole aircraft ownership and more, at a fraction of the cost. Today, NetJets offers a full range of private aviation solutions through its businesses in North America and Europe, as well as in China - once regulatory approvals are finalized. Products include NetJets Shares™, NetJets Leases™ and the Marquis Jet Card®, which provides access to NetJets through a 25-hour jet card.
Beginning in 2012, all of the new aircraft entering the NetJets fleet are designated as Signature Series™ jets. These aircraft are customized from design through production and include advanced cockpit and cabin technologies to ensure maximum safety, reliability and operating efficiency, as well as advanced in-flight entertainment systems and custom cabin designs. The NetJets Signature Series of aircraft include the Embraer Phenom 300, the Bombardier Global family of aircraft, the Cessna Citation Latitude, and the Bombardier Challenger 350 and 605 series.
The North America business is managed and operated by NetJets' subsidiary NetJets Aviation, Inc., and the European business is managed and operated by NetJets Transportes Aereos, SA, a Portuguese/EU Air Carrier. NetJets also offers aircraft management and on-demand charter services through its subsidiary, Executive Jet Management, Inc., which includes operations in the U.S. and Europe. Subject to obtaining relevant regulatory approvals, NetJets will also offer aircraft management and charter services in China through NetJets China Business Aviation Limited, a joint venture between NetJets and a consortium of Chinese investors. The NetJets companies offer worldwide flight operations. More information on NetJets, NetJets Europe, the Marquis Jet Card, and Executive Jet Management is available at www.netjets.com.
