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| Delta Private Jets Enhances Fleet with New Jets |
Company adds six aircraft focusing on customer comfort, convenience
CINCINNATI, March 8, 2011 - Delta Private Jets today announced that it has added six aircraft to its growing fleet of modern business jets. The aircraft, ranging from midsize jets to long-range aircraft, are strategically located throughout the United States and are part of the company's ongoing expansion.
"Delta Private Jets continues to add the newest, most popular aircraft to our fleet maintaining our commitment to provide a world-class travel experience for our customers," said Paul Busick, Delta Private Jets' chief operating officer. "These latest additions are complementary to our existing fleet and ensure that our customers have access to the aircraft that best suits their requirements."
The six aircraft join the Delta Private Jets fleet through an aircraft management agreement, which provides high-quality and well-maintained jets for the company's broad base of customers. Aircraft management agreements are an attractive option for corporations and aircraft owners who want to lower aircraft ownership costs, generate revenue and enjoy benefits available only through Delta Private Jets.
The new jets include a Hawker 800XP, Learjet 60, Citation X, Citation Excel, Challenger 300 and Challenger 601-3R.
The Learjet 60 offers trans-continental range of up to 2,590 miles at speeds up to 550 mph. Featuring a stand-up cabin, the jet has ample cabin space with amenities designed for in-flight comfort and productivity.
The Hawker 800XP offers a transcontinental range of 2,900 miles and a comfortable cabin seating up to eight people with a three-place divan and entertainment system.
The Citation X is the world's fastest business jet, cruising at up to 600 mph, with a range of 3,300 miles. The Citation X can fly from Los Angeles to New York in less than four hours. The aircraft joining the Delta Private Jets fleet has the spacious stand-up cabin that has made the Citation X one of the most sought after aircraft.
The Citation Excel aircraft is one of the most popular midsize aircraft in the charter market. This aircraft offers exceptional reliability, a comfortable cabin featuring the same cross-section as the Citation X and ample baggage space.
The Challenger 300 is equipped with spacious and comfortable seating for eight. The aircraft offers a range of 3,500 miles at a speed of 540 mph making it an ideal aircraft for longer flights and Hawaii itineraries.
The Challenger 601-3R offers one of the largest cabin cross sections of any business jet at 8.2ft wide. With speeds up to 541 mph, the aircraft is one of the most comfortable and efficient large cabin business jets available. This jet features an oversized baggage compartment designed to transport skis, golf clubs and a variety of other passenger luggage, making it a great fit for both leisure and business travel.
Delta Private Jets is a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL). Delta Private Jets provides aircraft charters, aircraft management and its innovative Air Elite Jet Card and Fleet Membership program, which allow members to purchase flight time by the hour. Delta Private Jets combines more than 25 years of experience serving business travelers with the resources of one of the world's largest airlines to provide a truly exceptional travel solution. The company operates a diverse fleet of Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault, Gulfstream and Hawker Beechcraft jets. Delta Private Jets was named "Best Private Jet Service" by Executive Travel Magazine in 2009 and 2010. It consistently receives awards for outstanding customer service and has continuously held the coveted ARG/US Platinum safety rating longer than any other operator in the world. More information is available by calling 877-541-3548 or by visiting www.DeltaPrivateJets.com.
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