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Strategic & Financial Update

2012-01-16T14:02:00.000-08:00

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE TO DOUBLE SIZE OF BUSINESS BY 2015

MAJOR EXPANSION OF CORE HUBS, ROUTE NETWORK AND FLEET UNDERWAY

DELIVERY OF US$2 BILLION ORDER BACKLOG UNDERWAY

BUSINESS PERFORMED STRONGLY IN 2011

CONTINUING GROWTH AND OUTPERFORMANCE IN KEY MARKETS

STRONG BALANCE SHEET

London: 12 January 2012 Strategic Update

VistaJet, the world’s leading luxury aviation company outside of the Americas, announces that it has commenced the second phase of its strategic expansion across the BRINC* countries and other fast- growth developing markets including the Middle East, wider West African regions and CIS nations as it seeks to double the size of the business within four years.

The Company’s strategy is to focus on fast-growth markets including the BRINC countries, Middle East, Africa and CIS nations. Underpinned by the ongoing and rapid growth in global commodity markets and the development of mining and other assets in remote locations, either underserved by commercial airlines or from where direct routes to other key commodity and natural resource market locations do not exist.

Moreover, a significant proportion of commodity and natural resource companies operating in today’s markets are founder-owned which has resulted in the rapid growth of luxury aviation as well as reliable and efficient point-to-point travel.

An outstanding example of this is Russia where VistaJet has established a major presence and, with the recent delivery of new long-haul aircraft, is the largest international luxury aviation company flying into key Russian destinations including Moscow.

In 2012, VistaJet has prioritised a number of regions for further expansion including:

- Africa, following on from the recent successful development of a major presence on the west coast

- China, where VistaJet is at the advanced stages of establishing a presence in conjunction with local partners with a view to commencing operations no later than the end of 2012

Thomas Flohr, founder and chairman of VistaJet, commented:

“We have reached a major stage in our development and strategic expansion. We have the opportunity to build on our established position as the world’s leading luxury aviation company with the largest fleet of business jets outside of North America.

“Flying VistaJet is as much a business decision as it is a lifestyle choice. If you are the owner of a mining company with assets in Siberia and Central Africa, you cannot afford to spend up to three days flying commercially between Novosibirsk and Luanda. Nor are you going to want to fly on some of the airlines that will get you there. With our modern, state-of-the-art long-haul fleet, VistaJet will fly you there directly and in style.”

The rapid growth in demand and the significant expansion of its route network to include longer-haul sectors has also seen a rapid expansion in VistaJet’s fleet of Bombardier aircraft.

Today, following recent deliveries, the fleet is over 30-strong. With a $2 billion order backlog, the fleet is set to double by 2015 to over 60 mid- and large-size long range-aircraft. The growth in fleet will not be at the expense of maintaining the average fleet age at less than two years and with no single aircraft being more than three years old.

Ian Moore, Chief Commercial Officer commented:

“No one else in the private business aviation sector is taking delivery of brand new aircraft at the rate we are, nor is anyone more committed to maintaining the youngest fleet in the skies. It is a bold step and another example of our commitment to providing a unique customer experience.”

Financial Update

VistaJet’s strategic expansion comes as the Company confirms that it had continued to perform strongly in 2011.

For the year ended 31 December 2011, VistaJet expects to record a 20% increase in passenger numbers and a 25% increase in revenues. These trends are expected to continue during the current financial year .

VistaJet also expects to confirm that profits for the year grew in excess of 50%.

Thomas Flohr concluded:

“Our success is a result of our proven business model and I am delighted with our strong performance. We are growing passenger numbers, revenues and profits.

“We are well on-track towards doubling the size of the business and consolidating VistaJet’s position as the leading player in its marketplace.”

* Brazil, Russia, India, Nigeria and China

FIRM $650 MILLION ORDER PLACED AT PARIS AIRSHOW FOR 10 BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 8000 AIRCRAFT

2011-06-21T06:00:00.000-07:00

FIRM $650 MILLION ORDER PLACED AT PARIS AIRSHOW FOR 10 BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 8000 AIRCRAFT

FIRM ORDER BACKLOG NOW IN EXCESS OF $2.0 BILLION

NEW AIRCRAFT ORDERS SET TO TAKE TOTAL FLEET SIZE TO IN EXCESS OF 60 AIRCRAFT

ORDER FOLLOWS RECENT STRATEGIC DECISION TO EXPEDITE EXPANSION IN RESPONSE TO RAPID MARKET GROWTH ACROSS BRINC* COUNTRIES AND OTHER FAST-GROWTH DEVELOPING MARKETS

Paris: June 21 2011

VistaJet, the world’s premier luxury aviation company with the largest wholly-owned commercial fleet outside the Americas, has today placed a firm order for 10 Global** 8000** aircraft. The total value of the order is approximately $650 million US, based on the 2011 list price for typically equipped aircraft.

The firm order, which comes just a month after an order for six Global 6000** and two Challenger 605** aircraft was announced at EBACE in Geneva, will expedite VistaJet’s expansion in response to rapid market growth across BRINC* countries and fast-growth developing markets, such as Asia, Middle East, West Africa and Russia / CIS where large, longer-range aircraft have enabled VistaJet to build leading market positions.

Thomas Flohr, founder and chairman of VistaJet, said:

“We are seeing unprecedented demand in the BRINC countries and other fast-growth developing markets in which we operate. These markets currently account for over 75% of all our flights. At the same time, the geographic reach of our corporate customers places demanding requirements on our fleet with sectors typically of between five to ten hours duration.

“To service this rapidly growing demand, from some of the world’s leading business and corporate players, we are expediting the development of what is already one of the world’s largest fleets of state-of-the-art long-range aircraft.

“This latest order confirms VistaJet’s established reputation and leading positions in its markets where it justifiably claim to be the preferred ‘carrier of choice’. This in no small part is because we have in our Bombardier fleet what is widely recognized as the ‘aircraft of choice’, allowing our passengers to fly medium or long haul routes in a level of comfort that they demand.”

Steve Ridolfi, President of Bombardier Business Aircraft, said:

“It was eight years ago, also at the Paris air show that our two companies began this journey, and only six years ago at Paris that VistaJet placed its first Global aircraft order.

“It’s a true testament to our products and people that VistaJet, an industry leader in charter and luxury aviation continue their global expansion with an all Bombardier fleet. Like Bombardier, VistaJet are leaders in developing new markets, where our aircraft are ideally suited to meet the demanding needs of our customers. There is an increasingly strong demand for large cabin business jets that can connect virtually any city pair worldwide non-stop – the Global 8000 jet is the only contender to meet this requirement.”

Mavs borrow Suns' plane for NBA Finals

2011-05-31T03:23:00.000-07:00

Hail storms in Texas have damaged two charter jets owned by Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban usually used to transport the team. So, the Mavericks are borrowing a charter jet usually used by the Phoenix Suns for the National Basketball Association Finals starting this week, according to the Dallas Morning News. The Mavericks are taking on the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals.

There are also some Arizona ties to the Finals. Heat guard Mike Bibby and Mavericks shooter Jason Terry are both University of Arizona Wildcats alumni. Mavs forward Shawn Marion and Jason Kidd are former Suns. Heat reserve guard Eddie House is an Arizona State University Sun Devil alum and played for the Suns.

Suns point guard Steve Nash is a former Maverick.

Royal Jet sees growth of medical evacuation business in Saudi Arabia

2011-05-04T08:04:00.000-07:00

Rise in demand for private jet charter expected to continue across the region

Following 2010's solid performance of Royal Jet's business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the international flight services company is expecting another good year of growth due to a steady increase in the demand for private jet charter and medical evacuation flights.

Royal Jet is the very first company in the Middle East to have been granted a commercial licence to provide medical evacuation services or Medevac in 2006. And to date, as the region's most successful Medevac operator, it has performed over 1,250 missions with the largest number of patient transfers and strong year-on-year growth.

"Last year, we saw a significant increase in the number of private clients utilizing our medical evacuation services from across the GCC countries," said Shane O'Hare, President & CEO, "As the level of service, dedication and professionalism that clients receive continue to be the key reasons why Royal Jet is the preferred service provider of choice for aero medical needs, we are optimistic that such increase in demand would also be seen across the Saudi market.

"The expected demand for Medical Evacuation flights from within the Saudi market would surely serve to complement our core business offering of luxury private charter flights and translate to further overall business growth in the Kingdom," he added.

Through its strong partnership with Saudi-based Arabian Aircraft Services Company ARABASCO - the premiere Fixed Based Operations (FBO) and maintenance facility provider in the kingdom - Royal Jet operates at the company's key hubs in Jeddah and Riyadh.

Royal Jet's Medical Evacuation operations are managed by its Medical Director - Dr. Ibrahim Soto - who has a wealth of experience in medical evacuation, emergency medicine, orthopaedic surgery, trauma and critical care. In addition, Royal Jet also has a group of specialist doctors, paramedics and nurses available - all with Aeromedicine training. Aeromedicine, which is a specialty on its own, is absolutely necessary to be part of a Medevac mission.

"The increasing demand for medical evacuation flights within the Middle East and North Africa is reflective of the continuing developments in Health Care within the GCC," explained Dr. Ibrahim Soto, Royal Jet's Medical Director. "At the moment though, Europe remains as the main destination of our flights, along with a number of missions to the US."

All of Royal Jets aircraft used for medical evacuation purposes are equipped with comprehensive and state-of-the-art intensive care facilities including special equipments like ventilator, electrocardiogram and a neo-natal transport incubator.

Now in the second year of its highly successful commercial and operational alliance with Arabian Aircraft Services Company ARABASCO - the world's largest independent operator of Boeing Business Jets or BBJs - has stationed one of its luxurious BBJs in the Kingdom and has plans of adding more aircraft into the market this year.

Arabian Aircraft Services Company ARABASCO, which offers a variety of aircraft maintenance, management and ground handling services to private, VIP and business jets in Saudi Arabia, has been Royal Jet's perfect partner in the Kingdom. The alliance offers private jet charter and medical evacuation flights for domestic and international travel from Saudi Arabia to cities like London, Moscow, Bangkok, as well as other business, leisure and medical treatment hubs in the region.

VistaJet Sponsors Ground-breaking Artist in Prestigious New York Exhibition

2011-02-08T14:24:00.001-08:00

London: 10 February 2011

VistaJet, the world’s premier provider of luxury private aviation services, is proud to announce its collaboration in the sponsorship of “The Hallelujah World Tour” - the first New York solo presentation of street artist RETNA.

The exhibition, which opens at 560 Washington Street, New York City on February 10, 2011, is being co-sponsored by VistaJet and Bombardier Business Aircraft and will be the first of three international exhibitions of RETNA’s work.

Yielding an unmistakable aesthetic that integrates appropriated contemporary photography, traditional painting and a unique glyphic style, RETNA has emerged as one of the most prolific graffiti artists in the contemporary art world. The Hallelujah World Tour will feature a selection of work using a diverse range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, and photography.

As part of VistaJet’s on-going collaboration with RETNA, the artist will also create a unique work on the tail of one of VistaJet’s Global Express XRS aircraft. This is due to be unveiled in April.

Thomas Flohr, chairman and founder of VistaJet, said: “Art is a huge personal passion for me as well as many of our clients. We are delighted to be supporting the ground-breaking work of this unique contemporary artist.”

The exhibition will run from Thursday, February 10, 2011 to Monday, February 21, 2011, with opening hours between 10 AM – 6 PM.

2010-08-14T06:05:00.000-07:00

FirstFlight, a charter, management and aviation services company, is pleased to announce that aviation industry veteran Walter Buser has joined the Company as Director of Business Development. He will be based in the company’s newly opened Teterboro office and will work with the FirstFlight sales and marketing team to promote the company’s aviation services which include charter, aircraft management, sales/acquisition and maintenance.

FirstFlight President and CEO John Dow commented on the appointment: "We are pleased that Walter has accepted a key position with FirstFlight and believe that he will be instrumental in expanding our business, especially in the New York Metro area. His in-depth experience in all aspects of our operation fits well with the full range of aircraft management services we offer to our clients."

Walter has an extensive background in corporate aviation. Most recently he was Director of Client Services for Liberty Jet in Islip, NY. He also held the position of VP Operations and Customer Service at Summit Jet/Sentient Flight Group and Manager of Charter Sales for TAG Aviation. Walter is a type-rated Learjet pilot and has maintenance and dispatch experience.

At the beginning of this month, FirstFlight opened a new office at the Teterboro, NJ Airport. The office is located at the First Aviation facility. The New York City market continues to be a primary market for the organization's business and initially, the office will provide a sales presence and support for all FirstFlight charter operations and managed aircraft based in the NYC metro area.

Private jets find airline allies to boost revenue

2010-07-26T08:59:00.000-07:00

How does a private jet service woo customers in the middle of a recession? Go after the first-class airline passenger, of course.

Two fractional jet ownership companies have announced agreements with foreign carriers that would let them pursue airlines’ premium customers.

CitationAir of Greenwich, Conn., has opened its members-only private jet service to British Airways customers traveling in the United States, while Flexjet of Richardson, Texas, will partner with Korean Air. Both private jet operators say success will be measured one new passenger at a time.

“If we got one every day, it would be a home run,” said Woody B. Harford, senior vice president at CitationAir. “At $6,000, $8,000 or $10,000 an hour, that’s massive growth in revenues. We’re not selling coach seats.”

When the economy was good, fractional jet companies did a booming business. CitationAir, owned by Cessna, and Flexjet, owned by Bombardier, were effective sales arms for their parent companies. Customers seeking the kind of luxury, privacy and convenience not available on commercial airplanes could buy a fraction of a business jet, although it was not cheap, as Harford acknowledged.

In the recession, however, aircraft sales stalled and demand for private jet service plummeted. Columbus-based NetJets, the largest operator and the company that pioneered the concept of fractional jet ownership 24 years ago, laid off 1,200 of its 8,300 workers, changed its top executive and found itself buying back dozens of airplanes from its customers that it could not sell off or fly.

“Certainly it has been a difficult time everywhere, from manufacturers to owners,” said David Sokol, chairman and CEO of NetJets.

Ira Riklis, of Lydia Security Monitoring, a home-security firm, said he was cautious three years ago when he decided to buy a Flexjet 25 Jet Card but ended up using the plane so much he traded the card for a share in a Learjet 40.

“Managing is about dealing with limited resources,” he said. “In the case of my executives’ time, it is a much more precious resource to me then the cost of the private jet.”

Riklis is one of a few fractional owners not cutting back on his time aloft. Flight hours have declined 30 percent from 2007, a peak year for the industry, according to David Strauss, managing director at UBS investment research.

“The whole industry got too big for itself too fast,” Strauss said. “They had these airplanes and utilization dropped through the floor.”

Reinvigorating interest so that people will book more hours is what motivated Flexjet and CitationAir to team with foreign airlines. They hope that some first-class passengers on arriving foreign flights will choose a private jet over a cramped regional jet to get to their next destination.

“From our perspective, it’s an opportunity to fly a customer we don’t know today,” said Steve O’Neill, chief executive of CitationAir, in describing his company’s agreement with British Airways.

The airlines will receive a commission when passengers book private jets, and Flexjet will encourage its customers to buy first-class tickets on Korean Air. Both airlines say their premium customers will appreciate knowing whom to call for private jet travel in America.

“The average Korean doesn’t know the private aviation landscape in the U.S.,” said Fred Reid, president of Flexjet.

2010-07-18T13:17:00.000-07:00

Impressing customers with tidy jet displays is central to Bombardier's strategy

When company executives are asked to justify their business jets they will invariably resort to the old cliche that time is money.
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"For most owners it's about productivity," insists Barry MacKinnon, director of market development, Bombardier Business Aircraft.

But although customers always insist their jets are there to save time and thus boost efficiency, the Canadian jet maker is not taking any chances.

The Montreal-based manufacturer is well aware that in order to sell its jets it must win over not just the minds but also the hearts of customers.

So during a recession that saw total business jet sales tumble 38% last year to just 576 aircraft worldwide, Bombardier not only axed about 4,400 jobs.

The company also "invested heavily in product as we wanted to take advantage of the recovery", Guy Hachey, Bombardier's president and chief operating officer, tells BBC News.
Bombardier's Michel Ouellette with Challenger aircraft Mr Ouellette is working to build lasting relationships with customers

But perhaps equally important is the way Bombardier has revamped its customer services operations in order to massage the egos of its clients.

"It's a status thing," explains an investment manager who has Bombardier shares in his portfolio.

"As a chief executive or a rich guy, you want to turn up in the biggest and best airplane."
Emotional bond

In a low-slung, anonymous-looking building in Dorval, on the edge of Montreal's international airport, the company assembles its Challenger business jets.

In many ways, the assembly plant resembles those of UK luxury car makers Bentley and Rolls-Royce, where much of the work is carried out by skilled tradesmen rather than by robots.

The painted concrete floor is so well polished that it displays mirror images of the planes, yet the boss, Michel Ouellette, is not satisfied.
Hide samples sample at Bombardier's Challenger aircraft assembly line in Dorval Bombardier's library of luxuries lets customers choose what they want

In this virtually dust-free environment, nothing short of perfection will do, insists Mr Ouellette, who is general manager of the Challenger programme, as he frets over a couple of step-ladders that have been left out in a hangar used to hand over planes to customers.

Impressing the customers is a central part of the operations here.

"It is not about one-off sales," explains Mr Ouellette. "We're creating relationships that will last for years."

So Bombardier has kitted out a library of luxuries where leather hides are draped across narrow tables, surrounded by catalogued samples in shelves and display cabinets filled with luxurious china - all of it certified by aerospace authorities to be fitted in planes.

Again, this is exactly how the upmarket car companies do it.
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Wood veneer samples are left out for the clients to sniff and touch, though increasingly clients are considering granite as an alternative.

Ultra-thin layers of granite are glued on to lightweight carbon fibre sheets to ensure it is strong, yet light enough to be fitted in aircraft.

Clearly Bombardier believes it is crucial to create an emotional bond with people who buy business jets.

"They say they try to get the wife of the chief executive to spec out the plane," the investment manager grins.
Gaining ground

If the oak-panelled executive suite on the top floor of the drab Bombardier Aerospace Administrative Centre is anything to go by, this is a strategy the company is familiar with. The word is that this too was designed by a wife - that of a former Bombardier chief executive.
Bombardier's Steven Ridolfi The jet market no longer relies on sales in the US, says Mr Ridolfi

It seems the perfect place to discuss the company's strategy with Steve Ridolfi, president, Bombardier Business Aircraft.

"During the last two years, the recession has really hurt the business aircraft market," Mr Ridolfi acknowledges.

"We were left with a lot of cancellations, or customers wanted to reschedule."

Looking forward, however, it is clear the clouds are lifting, Mr Ridolfi insists.

"Business aviation is pretty resilient and in the long term it is a very healthy industry to be in," he says.
Strong growth

Flicking through a stack of graphs, Mr MacKinnon goes one step further, insisting Bombardier's push during the downturn has enabled it to steal a march on its rivals.

"We've been growing our market share substantially during this downturn," he insists, pointing to a chart indicating that the jet maker's market share reached 40% during the first quarter of 2010, up from 33% a year earlier.
Bombardier Challenger 300 interior Flying Bentley: The jets' interiors resemble those found in ultra-luxurious cars

"We've emerged as the clear market leader," he declares, hitting the paper with the back of his hand.

But more important, Mr MacKinnon continues, are the prospects for growth in the future.

True, business jet sales plunged last year, he acknowledges.

But when you look back at the last decade, he points out, you will see that 3,786 sales during the last five-year period is 38% higher than the 2,744 sales completed during the previous five years.

"The trend line is up," Mr MacKinnon cheers, eyeing a graph that surges confidently upwards and forwards like a jet taking off.

The graph suggests that global jet deliveries will more than double during the next eight years.
Increasingly global

To achieve such a steep growth rate, Bombardier is pinning its hopes on growth in countries well beyond the increasingly saturated North American market.
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Bombardier aircraft

* New jets sold: 500-1,200 pa
* Jets in service: 17,000+
* Firms owing a jet: 10,000+
* Jet market segments: light, medium and large

Source: Bombardier

"Penetration rates are still very low in many parts of the world, particularly in China, so we think there is a lot of potential for growth," says Mr MacKinnon.

Mr Ridolfi agrees, pointing to how the US now accounts for about a fifth of the business jet market, compared with four-fifths just a few years ago.

"Business aviation used to be just about North America - the USA," he explains. "Five years ago, this was an 80-20% market, now it is a 20-80% market."

Business jets will increasingly be used by companies as they struggle to keep up with the pace of globalisation, a trend that in turn should result in increasing demand for such aircraft.

"The manpower needed to manufacture these aircraft and the revenues associated with them will create significant economic value," the company predicts.

VistaJet receives the EBAA Bronze Safety of Flight Award for our outstanding Operational and Maintenance Safety Record

2010-05-18T05:49:00.000-07:00

Five European Companies Recognized With Flying Safety Awards Safety of Flight Awards Presented for Outstanding Operations, Maintenance Records Contacts: Patrick Dunne, NBAA / Romain Martin, EBAA.

Geneva, Switzerland, May 3, 2010 – The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced the recipients of the 2010 EBAA Flying Safety Awards, given to five organizations for outstanding safety records. The awards were presented on May 2 at the Bombardier 4th Annual Safety Standdown Europe reception.

Dassault Falcon Service received the 2010 Platinum Safety of Flight Award (50 years or 100,000 hours without an accident) for its ongoing exemplary flight record. Other companies honored were: Tyrolean Jet Services and Abelag Aviation, recipients of the 2010 Gold Safety of Flight Award (40 years or 80,000 hours without an accident); Tyrol Air Ambulance, recipient of the 2010 Silver Safety of Flight Award (30 years or 60,000 hours without an accident); and VistaJet Luftfahrtunternehmen, recipient of the 2010 Bronze Safety of Flight Award (20 years or 40,000 hours without an accident).

The Flying Safety Awards represent the highest standards of aviation maintenance and flight operations in safe hours flown. “Safety is certainly the top concern for the people in our industry, and we’ve got the data to prove that we are seriously committed to achieving the highest safety standards possible,” said Brian Humphries, EBAA president and CEO. “These outstanding companies are examples of how this dedication to safe operations adds up to exemplary records.”

“Our organizations work throughout the year to facilitate development and dissemination of best safety practices for business aviation operations, and part of this effort is to honor and recognize the records of achievement in maintaining safe flying operations that these five organizations exemplify,” said Ed Bolen, NBAA president and CEO.

Humphries added that “safety requires a year-round focus, and we at EBAA work daily with government and industry officials to enhance our already good safety record. We represent the business aviation community before the European Aviation Safety Agency, or EASA, which will soon be the only authority for safety regulation in the EU.”

In addition, he said EBAA also works with the International Business Aviation Council to develop safety management systems and other industry standards of best practice.

Heesen Yachts and VistaJet launch joint marketing collaboration

2010-03-11T06:29:00.000-08:00

Heesen Yachts, a manufacturer of high performance motor yachts has launched a joint marketing collaboration with VistaJet, the world's premier luxury private aviation provider.

Announced at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2010, the non-commercial relationship will enable both companies to capitalise on the synergies that exist between their respective target customers: yacht owners and leasers, and users of business aviation services. The announcement reflects the growing trend in the high-end luxury sector for companies from different sectors but with a shared customer demographic, to work together on joint marketing initiatives to cost-effectively build opportunities and deliver business growth.

Thomas Flohr, founder and chairman of VistaJet and the proud owner of a 42 metre yacht the Nina J, said: "In our second appearance at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show, we are delighted to be announcing this collaboration with Heesen Yachts and see tremendous value in collaborating with other best-in-breed luxury service providers."

Fabio Ermetto, director of sales and marketing at Heesen Yachts added:

"There is significant overlap between our respective business strategies in that we both strive to deliver luxury service and products to discerning customers. Our collaboration is a great opportunity for the two companies to leverage each others' strengths in our respective markets, boosting visibility among high net worth individuals who accept only the best."

VistaJet, which has the largest fleet of wholly-owned aircraft outside the Americas, offers two distinct flight solutions, tailored to suit individual travellers' needs. Program is for the more frequent traveler flying 100 hours or more per year, who want guaranteed availability at a simple occupied hourly rate and access to any aircraft in VistaJet's fleet. On-demand is for the more occasional traveler who still requires a consistent, high quality service on each trip. VistaJet's business models are built on luxury, simplicity and pricing transparency.

VistaJet – Private Jet Charter Lounge at St. Moritz

2010-01-31T06:37:00.000-08:00

VistaJet – Private Lounge at St. Moritz

On December 26 2009 VistaJet unveiled a new lounge at Samedan Airport, St. Moritz with a private launch party.

Exclusively for VistaJet and Swiss Jet passengers, the lounge is an extension, on the ground, of the comfort and luxury experienced in the air. The lounge is another stride in our dedication to perfect the best private jet experience possible.

Beautifully designed, the lounge provides a serene environment to catch up on business affairs or relax with friends should you arrive early for your private jet charter.

Thomas Flohr interview on how VistaJet has revolutionized the private jet business model

2010-01-06T16:29:00.000-08:00

Thomas Flohr talks about how VistaJet has revolutionized the private jet business model by not forcing customers to buy a share of the aircraft. Flohr explains how the VistaJet model focuses on selling Flight solutions; On Demand private jet charter, and Program, where customers typically buy 100 flying hours on a simple contract. The VistaJet business model is appropriate for today’s world.