Brief overview and history of the private jet chartering industry

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2. History of Private Jet Chartering
Most people already know of the famous first flight of Orville
several patrons and adventure seeking passengers that
and Wilbur Wright on December 17, 1903; a momentous
otherwise may never have afforded such a luxury. The trend
occasion that changed transportation and travel as we
of mass package holiday flights continued nearly each year
know it. It wasn’t until 1950, however, that the very first
thereafter, with flights to Palma in 1952, Lourdes in 1953,
documented charter flight took place. Vladimir Raitz
and the Costa Brava and Sardinia in 1954. The popularity of
designed and organized holiday flights from Gatwick airport
charter flights climbed until the 1970’s, due to the collapse
in Crawley, West Sussex to a small island west of Italy called
of many large airline corporations. Chartered flights saw an
Corsica. By combining and subsidizing the costs of travel,
upswing in the early 2000’s, however, and have continued to
transfer, and accommodation, a new and unique method of
be a favored means of air travel to this date.
travel was formed. The idea was a massive success, drawing
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3. The Benefits of Chartering a Private Jet
In the 21st century, there is no greater means of reaching
flights are free to come and go as they please, making it
your destination than by the calm, secure method of air
possible to create a vacation that best fits one’s schedule.
travel. Unfortunately, as the number of people seeking
Also, chartered flights are the most secure and private way
commercial flights increases, so too do the number of
to travel. Since the only passengers within the jet will be
problems or inconveniences one can expect when entering
those that are personally invited, conferences or meetings
an airport. Chartering a private jet, however, allows for all
can be held midflight just as if they were in an office building.
of the conveniences of flight without the expected troubles.
Consider the difference chartering a private jet could
The most notable example is the ability to fly out of a smaller
make for your next trip before choosing commercial, and
general aviation hub and avoid dealing with a commercial
experience the improvement first hand.
airport all together. Likewise, those who charter private
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4. Aircraft Management
Owning a personal jet might be a grand experience in and
should always be monitored by nothing less than the best
of itself, but such an elaborate vehicle needs a special
equipment and most recently developed computers. You can
level of attention to remain in perfect shape. Many times,
rest assured knowing that, with Short Hill Aviation Services,
owners are too busy running a business or balancing other
each procedure will be overseen by a top quality aircraft
investments to give their jet the proper care. Thankfully,
management team that always complies by FAA inspection
aircraft management services are available to assist with
requirements. Best of all, at Short Hills Aviation Services, all
any and every need that arises. A reputable and top class
operational and non-operational decisions regarding your
company, such as Short Hills Aviation Services, will offer
aircraft are made with the owner’s best interest in mind.
several thousand square feet of space for your jet to rest,
Owning a personal jet should be a matter of convenience,
and a comfortable lounge area for owners. Maintenance
not an additional chore.
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