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 as part of a five-year growth strategy.
These additions, including the Embraer Praetor 600 and Bombardier Challenger 3500, aim to establish Flexjet with the industry's leading offering and unmatched mission versatility in these aircraft categories.
The company anticipates its total fleet size will exceed 270 aircraft by the end of 2023, more than double its 2018 size.
To support this expansion, Flexjet is significantly increasing its workforce, having hired 350 pilots last year and planning to add 388 flight crew and 338 aircraft maintenance technicians in 2023.

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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.