Virtual Event: Own a HondaJet Without The Hassle

This fireside chat recap is from FLYINGā€™s ā€œWhatā€™s Next in General Aviationā€ Virtual Event on Wednesday.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Jet It is providing a fractional ownership experience for passengers and pilots seeking to own a piece of a HondaJet.

DETAILS: FLYING CEO Craig Fuller sits down with Glenn Gonzales to talk about how Jet Itā€™s Red Jet Squadron program allows type rated pilots to fly with a professional pilot in an aircraft they are a part owner in.

SPEAKER: Gonzales is founder and CEO of Jet It.

BIO: Prior to forming Jet It, Gonzales provided transportation solutions as the regional sales manager for the eastern U.S. for Honda Aircraft Company. In that role, he developed and executed a sales, communication, marketing business plan, and strategy to sell Hondaā€™s first venture into aviation, the $5 million-plus HondaJet. He also previously performed a sales support role as an international demo pilot for Gulfstream. Gonzales began his career in the U.S. Air Force as a T-38A instructor pilot. His military career culminated as an F-15C flight commander and 4-Ship flight lead. He also was a member of the U.S. Embassy Kyrgyz Republic Country Team while deployed during Operation Enduring Freedom.

KEY QUOTES FROM GONZALES:

ā€œWhat we found in building our model is that more times than not, people are looking for access to a private jet but they donā€™t want to have a need for buying the whole airplane.ā€

ā€œWeā€™re very much focused on having a great time.ā€

ā€œWe choose our flight crew focused on personality first. They are the face of our company, so itā€™s guaranteed that youā€™ll have someone enjoyable to fly with.ā€

ā€œA good long-time friend, Cyrus Sigari of jetAviva and now Up.Partners, says, ā€˜Life is short. Fly a jet.ā€™ And thatā€™s kind of how we view the Red Jet Squadron. Itā€™s an opportunity to fly your own jet and at $1,600 an hour without a need to buy the whole airplane. ā€¦ It really serves as a platform for people gaining the knowledge and experience to maybe buy your own jet in the future, or just to continue with Jet It long term.ā€

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