NetJets Opens Exclusive-Use FBO at Atlanta's DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK)
NetJets® Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway® company and the worldwide leader in private aviation, announced today the opening of a new exclusive-use facility at Atlanta's DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK). NetJets has signed a long-term lease with Atlantic Aviation for the 2,800 square-foot facility which includescustomer and crew lounges, a conference and business center and flight planning facilities.
NetJets worked closely with Atlantic Aviation to customize the facility to serve NetJets customers' exacting needs. The private-use FBO will service NetJets flights only and is now open for use. PDK is one of NetJets most popular domestic destinations with approximately 4,000 NetJets flights in and out of the airport annually.
"We are pleased to provide our customers with this private-use facility that will deliver outstanding service and amenities at one of their most popular domestic destinations," said Adam Johnson, NetJets Senior Vice President of Global Sales, Marketing, and Owner Services. "Atlantic Aviation shares NetJets' dedication to safety and customer service and their exceptional infrastructure will allow NetJets to deliver unparalleled service to our customers flying in and out of the Atlanta area."
The NetJets' private-use facility is situated almost directly in the center of the Atlantic leasehold, which is 25 acres in size and complimented by 12 additional hangars and two main buildings for FBO operations.
"Atlantic PDK is a premier private aviation facility and was positioned for future expansion," stated Lou Pepper, CEO of Atlantic. "NetJets is a world-class company and we are pleased to provide them with this premier, private-use facility that will provide outstanding services to NetJets customers and crewmembers in the Atlanta area."
About NetJets® Inc.
NetJets® Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway ® company, is the worldwide leader in private aviation with the largest and most diverse private jet fleet in the world. NetJets began in 1964 as the first aircraft charter and management company in the world. In 1986, NetJets pioneered the concept of fractional aircraft ownership - offering individuals and businesses all of the benefits of whole aircraft ownership and more, at a fraction of the cost. Today, NetJets offers a full range of private aviation solutions through its programs in North America and Europe, including NetJets Shares(TM), NetJets Leases(TM) and the Marquis Jet Card®, which provides access to NetJets though a 25-hour jet card.
NetJets recently introduced the NetJets Signature Series(TM) of aircraft, which are new aircraft that will be entering the NetJets fleet that are customized from design through production and include advanced cockpit and cabin technologies to ensure maximum safety, reliability and operating efficiency as well as advanced in-flight entertainment systems and custom cabin designs. The NetJets Signature Series(TM) of aircraft include the Embraer Phenom 300, the Bombardier Global family of aircraft, the Cessna Citation Latitude as well as the Bombardier Challenger 300 and 605 series.
The North America program is managed and operated by NetJets' subsidiary NetJets Aviation, Inc., and the European program is managed and operated by NetJets Transportes Aereos, SA, a Portuguese/EU Air Carrier. In the United States, NetJets also offers aircraft management and on-demand charter services through its subsidiary, Executive Jet Management, Inc. Subject to obtaining relevant regulatory approvals, NetJets will also offer aircraft management and charter services in China through NetJets China Business Aviation Limited, a joint venture between NetJets and a consortium of Chinese investors. The NetJets companies offer worldwide flight operations. More information on NetJets, NetJets Europe, the Marquis Jet Card, and Executive Jet Management is available at www.netjets.com .
About Atlantic Aviation
Atlantic Aviation, headquartered in Plano, Texas, provides a wide range of aviation services, including the largest network of fixed base operations in the U.S. and a dedicated concierge service for general aviation aircraft owners and pilots across the United States. More information about Atlantic Aviation can be found at www.atlanticaviation.com .
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