Jet It Moves into Furloughs as Pause in Operations Continues

According to several sources that reached out to FLYING, Jet It has begun a significant round of furloughs, capping a rough weekend for the company in which it has also voluntarily grounded its fleet and paused operations.

Julie Boatman

Monday, May 22, 2023 at 09:45 PM ET

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Jet It paused operations of its fleet of HondaJets last week. [Courtesy Honda Aircraft Company]

Key Takeaways:

Fractional charter operator Jet It has furloughed staff, grounded its fleet, and paused operations for a "safety stand down" following a recent HondaJet runway overrun and other similar incidents.
This emergency grounding by Jet It contrasts with the HondaJet Owners and Pilots Association's (HJOPA) response to a series of accidents, which involves a data-driven safety analysis and planned training without pausing operations.
The current crisis comes amid reports of declining service for Jet It customers, staff furloughs, and a history of disputes with Honda Aircraft Co. over reliability and "off-fleet" expenses, indicating the company is in serious condition.

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With competing stories coming out of fractional charter operator Jet It, stakeholders are seeking clarity—and the news doesn’t look good.

According to several sources that reached out to FLYING, Jet It has begun a significant round of furloughs, capping a rough weekend for the company in which it has also voluntarily grounded its fleet and paused operations.