 | |||||||
| |||||||
| Founded | 1996 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceased operations | 2013 | ||||||
| Hubs | Vienna International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 14 | ||||||
| Destinations | Europe, North America | ||||||
| Headquarters | Oberwaltersdorf, Lower Austria, Austria | ||||||
| Website | jetalliance.at | ||||||
Jetalliance Flugbetriebs GesmbH was a chartered airplane provider based in Oberwaltersdorf (near Vienna), Austria. It was established and started operations in 1996 and used to operate an extensive business jet network. Its main base was Vienna International Airport. [1]
The airline operated under JAR OPS 1 in Europe, but was also FAA part 129 certified, allowing it to fly commercially in the US and Canada. [2]
In December 2005, a Dassault Falcon 2000 joined the growing fleet of Jetalliance when it was delivered new from the manufacturer [3] In 2006 it announced orders for an Airbus A319 Corporate Jet and an Airbus A318 Elite aircraft. [2] In January 2006 the airline announced an order for 28 jets from the Cessna Citation family. [4] Jetalliance has ordered two further Airbus A318 Elite aircraft (following the initial order for a single aircraft in June 2006) and will configure them with a 14-seat interior. [5]
In November 2012, the company filed for bankruptcy, the claims amounted to approximately €28.9 mio. [6] In October 2013, it was decided to close down and liquidate the company. [7]
The Jetalliance fleet included the following aircraft (as of 10 September 2008): [8]
The airline operated the following aircraft in 2005: [ citation needed ]
A business jet, private jet, or bizjet is a jet aircraft designed for transporting small groups of people, typically business executives and high-ranking associates. Business jets are generally designed for faster air travel and more personal comfort than commercial aircraft, and may be adapted for other roles, such as casualty evacuation or express parcel deliveries, and some are used by public bodies, government officials, VIPs, or even the military.
Lauda Air Luftfahrt GmbH, branded as Lauda Air, was an Austrian charter airline headquartered at Vienna Airport in Schwechat. It was owned by Niki Lauda (1949–2019) during much of its existence, later becoming a charter airline subsidiary for leisure operations of Austrian Airlines. On 6 April 2013, Lauda Air ceased to exist and was replaced by Austrian myHoliday, a new brand name that is used for flights and leisure offers provided by Austrian Airlines.
Rossair Executive Air Charter was an airline based in Lanseria, South Africa, operating chartered domestic and international passenger and cargo services, aiming at corporate and leisure markets. The airline was founded in 1956, and was shut down in 2005.
Phoenix Air Group, often just referred to as Phoenix Air, is a non-scheduled airline headquartered in Cartersville, Georgia, USA, with the city's airport serving as its base. Founded in 1978 by Army helicopter pilot and race car driver Mark Thompson, Phoenix Air operates worldwide charter flights.
Bookajet is a British aircraft charter and management company based in Petersfield, Hampshire, UK.
Abelag Aviation is an air charter company based in Brussels, Belgium. It operates ad hoc charter, air taxi, cargo and medical flights, as well as helicopter VIP flights and air ambulance work. Its main base is Brussels Airport, with seats at Antwerp International Airport, Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport, Paris Le Bourget Airport, France and Eindhoven Airport.
Air charter is the business of renting an entire aircraft as opposed to individual aircraft seats.
Sunwest Aviation is an aircraft charter operator and fixed-base operator (FBO) based at the Calgary International Airport in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Challenge Aero is a business aviation airline based in Kyiv, Ukraine established in 2002. It operates charter flights within Ukraine and to neighbouring CIS countries.
Air transports for heads of state and government are, in many countries, provided by the air force in specially equipped airliners or business jets. One such aircraft in particular has become part of popular culture: Air Force One, used by the President of the United States and operated by the United States Air Force. Other well-known official aircraft include the Russian presidential aircraft, the British Royal Air Force VIP aircraft, the French Cotam 001, the Royal Canadian Air Force VIP aircraft, the German Konrad Adenauer, the Royal Australian Airforce VIP aircraft, the Japanese Air Force One, the South Korean Code One, the Indian Air India One, the Brazilian Air Force One, and the Israeli Wing of Zion.
The Pratt & Whitney Canada PW300 series is a family of turbofan jet engines developed by Pratt & Whitney Canada specifically for business jet applications.
Líder Aviação is a Brazilian airline specialising in air charter, aircraft sales and aircraft maintenance. Its main base is in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, where it has a presence at both airports. It has other bases throughout Brazil; at Congonhas Airport and Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo, Santos Dumont Airport, Jacarepaguá Airport and Galeão International Airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brasília International Airport, Recife's Guararapes International Airport, Macaé Airport, Val de Cães International Airport in Belém, Vitória Airport, Salvador International Airport, Porto Alegre's Salgado Filho International Airport, Santa Maria Airport (Sergipe), and Eduardo Gomes International Airport in Manaus. Bristow Group, a large U.S.-based helicopter operator with worldwide operations supporting the offshore oil and gas industry, has a 41,9 % stake in Lider.
London Executive Aviation is an air charter airline based at Stapleford Aerodrome near Romford, United Kingdom. It operates ad-hoc private jet charters and offers aircraft management services worldwide. Its current Chief Executive is Patrick Margretson-Rushmore
Aviesa S.A de C.V is a charter airline of Mexico. Its services are FBO, ACMI, handling, aircraft lease and sale, air taxi, VIP charters, aircraft management, air ambulance, cargo, aircraft repair and support for commercial and private aviation. Founded in 1986 by Grupo Hermanos Abed (GHA), the airline was grounded in 1994 after the company's demise. The airline was reborn the next year as an independent entity and in 2002 was acquired by Asclepiodoto Abed, the former director of GHA. It was under their control until October 2008, when Abed died : after his death, Aviesa was converted into a 100% individual company. Aviesa's base of operations is located at Toluca Airport.
Pentastar Aviation is an American aviation services company based in Waterford, Oakland County, Michigan. It provides domestic and international private charter flights, avionics, maintenance services, in-flight catering and FBO services. Originally a subsidiary of the Chrysler Corporation, the company was sold in 2001 to Ford family member Edsel B. Ford II.
Aerotucan is a Mexican airline based in Oaxaca, Oaxaca.
Delta Private Jets, Inc. was an airline of the United States. Its corporate headquarters was on the property of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Boone County, Kentucky. It operated business jet aircraft as a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines. Its main base was Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Honeywell Primus is a range of Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) glass cockpits manufactured by Honeywell Aerospace. Each system is composed of multiple display units used as primary flight display and multi-function display.
Sky Service Aviation was a charter airline based in Madrid, Spain.
LunaJets is a private jet broker with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, where it has been based since it was founded in 2007 by former Ogilvy advertiser Eymeric Segard. Additionally, they have opened offices throughout the years in London, Paris, Monaco, Riga and Dubai.
Media related to Jetalliance at Wikimedia Commons  | This article relating to a European airline is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 | This article about transport in Austria is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 | This article on an Austrian company is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
