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World's Fastest Business Jet Based on West Coast
CINCINNATI, Jan. 22, 2004 - Delta AirElite Business Jets has added a new Citation X business jet to its operating certificate. The aircraft, which is based at the San Jose (Calif.) International Airport, joins Delta AirElite's fleet through a charter management agreement.
With access to more than 400 business jets strategically positioned throughout the United States, Delta AirElite continues to expand its charter capability.
“We are adding aircraft through charter management agreements to meet the ever-growing demand for air charter service,” said Michael B. Green, president and chief executive officer of Delta AirElite Business Jets. “Adding this Citation X on the West Coast offers our customers another option to meet their travel needs and underscores our commitment to service convenience.”
Charter management agreements allow Delta AirElite to increase aircraft availability without large capital commitments and to offer on-demand charter service on a broad base of high-quality, well-maintained corporate jets. The agreements also enable Delta AirElite to 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 additional aircraft are also support member travel for Delta AirElite's innovative Fleet Membership program.
The Citation X is the world's fastest business jet, cruising at up to 600 mph. With seating for eight passengers and a range of 3,300 miles, the Citation X can fly from Los Angeles to New York in less than four hours. The aircraft offers a spacious stand-up cabin with a full complement of cabin amenities for comfortable travel and a productive work environment.
Delta AirElite Business Jets is a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines
(NYSE: DAL), providing aircraft charter, aircraft management, and its innovative
Fleet 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 www.AirElite.com.
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