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• $36 million exclusive facility continues growth of Flexjet’s global infrastructure and will be the cornerstone of Flexjet’s private terminals •Designed to complement its headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio • Scottsdale joins Flexjet’s Private Terminal network currently operating at Teterboro, N.J., White Plains, N.Y., Dallas, Texas, Naples, Fla. and Van Nuys, Calif. •Five Additional Private Terminals in development to create the industry’s largest network

•Nextant Aerospace, the engineering arm of Flexjet, introduces Starlink connectivity kits for installation on select in-service Bombardier aircraft at Bombardier Service Centers worldwide •Nextant to work in coordination with SpaceX and Bombardier to develop STCs for global fleet of Bombardier in-service business jets

-The agreement between the shipbuilding and private aviation leaders was announced at the Venice Boat Show. -The goal of the partnership is continued, combined growth in the luxury segment, with exclusive benefits and unique events for the ultra-high net worth customers shared by both partners.

Cleveland, Ohio, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flexjet, a global leader in private aviation, today announced its receipt of a suite of three awards that underscore its commitment to the most stringent safety standards for its aircraft Owners, flight crews and staff. The firm received the Federal Aviation Administration’s Diamond Award of Excellence for Aviation Maintenance Technician Training for the 25th year, more than any other private jet travel provider and once again earned the ARG/US Platinum Safety Rating and certification at Stage 2 with the International Standard for Business Aviation Operators (IS-BAO).

Aviation veteran enlisted to cultivate the future generation of aviation and aerospace talent

•Boat Show Attendees Invited to Board the Sikorsky S-76® Appointed with One of the Company’s Exclusive Red Label™ by Flexjet Interiors •Luxury Helicopter to Be Located Alongside Some of the Most Luxurious Yachts in the World •Flexjet Co-Hosting Private Party with Bahamian Government to Commemorate Flexjet Helicopter Access to The Bahamas

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kenn Ricci, Founder and Principal of Directional Aviation Capital and Chairman of Flexjet, Inc., presented Laurens “Larry” Mendelson, CEO of leading publicly-traded aviation and aerospace parts, components and technology manufacturer HEICO Corp. (NYSE: HEI), with the Living Legends of Aviation Kenn Ricci Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur Award at the 21st annual awards ceremony held  in Beverly Hills, California.

•Flexjet Continues Tradition as Festival Partner, Donor and Raffle Sponsor at this Prestigious Charity Wine Festival in Naples, Florida •Donations Include 23 Hours of Flight Aboard a Flexjet Aircraft and One Hour Aboard a Sikorsky S-76 Helicopter •Flexjet’s Helicopter to be on Display at the Festival

• AeroSphere to Enhance Flexjet’s Innovative Apprenticeship Program and Overall Professional Development Effort • Lab-To-Life Experience Serves as a Technician Career Accelerator That Will Address Industry Concerns About Maintenance Technician Shortages •The Partnership Will Benefit Both Purdue University Students and Flexjet’s Current and Prospective Aviation Maintenance Technicians

•Flexjet’s U.S. And European Cabin Servers Trained In 5-Star Hospitality •For Realistic Training Experiences, Flexjet Built Cabin and Galley Mock-Ups at Its State-Of-The-Art Facilities on Farnborough Airport in Hampshire, UK •Trainers will include Flexjet’s own in-house expertise and The Dorchester Collection Academy, Renowned Throughout the World for Its Excellence in Hospitality Training, Will Contribute to Training

Flexjet’s Sikorsky S-76 Super-Midsize Helicopters Can Fly from Miami to Bimini Islands of the Bahamas as Quickly as 25 Minutes Certification Received from the Bahamian Government in August Flexjet’s On-Demand Luxury Helicopter Service in Florida Is Available Year-Round

NorthCoast 99 Platinum Award Comes as Company Sees Record Business and Staffing Growth and Opens State-of-the-Art Global Headquarters

Flexjet Is the Exclusive Fractional Provider of the Praetor 600 Super Midsized Jet to Embark on 15-City Tour in Late September First and Only Fractional Provider Currently Operating Embraer Praetor 500 and 600 Flexjet’s Mid- and Super Midsized Fleet Includes the Embraer Praetor 500, Praetor 600 and Bombardier Challenger 350 and 3500 Mid- and Super Midsized Fleet Will Double from 2018, ending 2023 with 148 aircraft

•Building Features Private Aviation’s Most Advanced Operations Center and the Largest Seamless LED Display in the U.S. •Campus Expansion Houses 670 of the Company’s 4,000 Employees Across the Globe •Renovations at Other Flexjet Buildings on 243,000-Square-Foot Campus at Cuyahoga County Airport Underway

On display at Flexjet’s Activation at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering Flexjet Provides Aircraft Owners Access to The Quail and The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

Engineers from Starlink and Nextant Aerospace, the engineering arm of Flexjet, successfully establish first supplemental type certificate for installation of Starlink in the Gulfstream G650 In an industry first, Flexjet aircraft Owners will experience an in-flight connectivity solution that is in line with their boardroom experience Work to certify Starlink across the Flexjet fleet will continue

Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flexjet Inc., a global leader in private aviation, today announced that Flying Colours Corp., a preeminent aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company, is joining the Flexjet family of companies. This further expands the private jet travel industry’s most significant maintenance and product support network, with facilities in the United States, Canada and Europe supporting Flexjet’s rapidly growing fleet.

Flexjet’s Brand Partners Include Boutique Hotels, Ultra-Exclusive Wines and Luxury Product Makers from Around the World

•Mid- and Super Midsized Fleet Will Double from 2018, ending 2023 with 148 aircraft •Flexjet’s Mid- and Super Midsized Fleet Includes the Embraer Praetor 500, Praetor 600 and Bombardier Challenger 350 and 3500 •First and Only Fractional Provider Currently Operating Embraer Praetor 500 and 600 Aircraft •Once again, Flexjet Leads the Industry in Aircraft Selection

•Accolade Underscores Company’s Commitment to Aviation Maintenance Excellence and Safety •FAA Award Recognizes Highly Effective Training Maintenance Specialist Programs

- Flexjet Created an Exclusive, Elevated Experience at its Pop-Up Private Terminal Situated Next to the Augusta Regional Airport FBO- Tours of Flexjet’s Praetor 600 and Sikorsky S-76 Will be Offered at Ramp Showcase

Expanded Flexjet Innovation and Career Center Will Provide Educational Support for Students and Introduce Them to Opportunities in Business Aviation Embry Riddle Students Have Gone On To Work For Flexjet And Its Sister Companies

- Flexjet Becomes the Only Private Aviation Fleet Provider with a Comprehensive Range of In-House Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Capabilities- Ability to Provide Its Own Maintenance and Repair Services Is a Key Differentiator for Flexjet When It Comes to Safety, Dispatch Reliability and Efficiency- Acquisition Provides Flexjet with the Largest Aviation Maintenance Support Infrastructure in Business Aviation

The Festival Is the World’s Most Prestigious Charity Wine AuctionEvent Has Raised Nearly $244 Million Since Inception to Support Children in Need in Collier County, Fla.Flexjet’s Donation Includes 15 Hours of Flight Aboard the Challenger 300 as an Event Raffle and 8 Hours as Part of an Auction Getaway to St. Barths

- Longtime Flexjet CEO Receives the Living Legends’ Highest Honor - Recognized for His Pioneering Advancement of Fractional Aviation

•New Terminals Set to Open in Miami, Bozeman and Scottsdale, Giving Flexjet Eight Private Jet terminals in the U.S. •Expansion Builds on Recent Terminal Openings in Dallas and Teterboro/New York City•Miami’s Private Jet Terminal Will Serve as the Seasonal Hub for Flexjet’s South Florida Helicopter Service

Flexjet, the most exclusive global fractional private jet provider, also known for its high safety standards, today announced that it has adopted GE Digital’s Maintenance Insight software solution for its fleet operations. Maintenance Insight detects aircraft and component degradation before even scheduled maintenance would catch it.

Flexjet, a global leader in fractional private jet travel, will host its jet Owners at the Formula 1 Crypto.Com Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome (MIA) May 6-8, 2022. Flexjet’s premium open-air, shaded observation lounges on the fastest corner of the MIA track will be among the exclusive Turn 5 Suites.

Flexjet, the world’s most exclusive provider of fractional private jets, today paid tribute to the skill, commitment and professionalism of its pilots on World Pilots’ Day. Celebrated annually on April 26 for nearly a decade, World Pilots’ Day honors the men and women who keep passengers flying safely through the skies.

Flexjet, the world’s most exclusive provider of fractional private jets, announced today its plan to hire 350 pilots to fly the additional 50 jets the company will be entering into service by the end of 2022 to meet record demand.

Flexjet, one of the most prestigious global fractional private jet providers and one known for its high safety standards, has received the 2021 Federal Aviation Administration’s Diamond Award of Excellence for Aviation Maintenance Technician Training for a record 23rd consecutive year, more than any other private jet travel provider in history.

Flexjet is celebrating the return to in person Naples Winter Wine Festival this year on January 28-30, 2022 with a double donation comprised of 15 flight hours in a Challenger 300 for its fundraising raffle and another 8 flight hours in a Challenger 300 for an Auction Lot featuring a glamorous holiday in St Barths.

The Employers Resource Council (ERC), producer of the NorthCoast 99 Awards, has once again ranked Flexjet as one of the 99 best places to work in Northeast Ohio. Flexjet, a global leader in fractional private jet travel, has been recognized by the ERC 18 times. In addition to the ranking this year, ERC honored Flexjet with the 2021 Award of Excellence for large organizations. In 2019, ERC gave Flexjet a special category award for diversity and inclusion. In 2016, Flexjet was that year’s Top Scorer among companies with 500 or more employees.

Fractional fleet operator Flexjet, part of the Directional Aviation family, has been awarded an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) for Malta, as it continues to expand its European operation.

In a show of support for the nation’s most prestigious museum focused on all aspects of aviation, Flexjet today announced a $1 million gift to the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. The contribution will specifically support the new “Thomas W. Haas We All Fly” gallery, which will celebrate the joy of flying and the impact of general aviation.

Flexjet LLC, a global leader in fractional private jet travel, today announced that it has achieved carbon-neutral flight operations through its partnership with 4AIR, the first and only rating system focused on comprehensive sustainability in private aviation. Since January 2021, Flexjet has been purchasing credits to offset carbon emissions from all flights booked by its US-based Owners. With 4AIR’s expertise and assistance, Flexjet’s verified credits will fund carbon offset projects which will negate the impact of emissions generated by its aircraft at no additional expense to its Owners.