Flexjet Plans to Add 22 Jets to Fleet By Year’s End

Fractional operator said the additions will boost its total aircraft to more than 270.

Jonathan Welsh

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 04:51 PM ET

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Flexjet said its fleet has more than doubled in size since 2018. [Courtesy: Flexjet]

Key Takeaways:

Flexjet plans to add 22 midsize and super midsize aircraft to its fleet by the end of 2023, part of a five-year growth strategy.
This expansion aims to boost Flexjet's total fleet size to over 270 airplanes by year-end 2023, more than doubling its 2018 size.
The company emphasizes its industry-leading offering in mid- and super midsize aircraft, including the Embraer Praetor 600 and Bombardier Challenger 3500, for their unmatched mission versatility.
To support its growth, Flexjet plans to hire 388 flight crew members and 338 aircraft maintenance technicians in 2023, following the hiring of 350 pilots last year.

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Private aviation company Flexjet Inc. said it plans to add 22 aircraft to its midsize and super midsize fleet by the end of 2023 as part of a five-year growth plan.

Flexjet previously added the Embraer Praetor 600 to its North American fractional-ownership fleet after operating the aircraft in Europe for two years. The company said it also operated the Praetor 500 and its predecessor, the Legacy 450, for seven years. Flexjet also operated the Bombardier Challenger 3500 in the super midsize category.