Corporate Eagle Acquires Falcon 2000EX to Add to Fractional Aircraft Fleet
July 18, 2017
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WATERFORD, Mich., July 18, 2017–– Corporate Eagle, a provider of premium, membership-based fractional and managed business aviation programs, based at Oakland County International airport, announced today it has purchased a Falcon 2000EX to add to its fractional aircraft fleet. Corporate Eagle President and CEO Rick Nini made the announcement.“We answered a growing demand from our members for nonstop capabilities to Europe and the southern hemisphere by adding the Falcon 2000EX to our current fractional fleet,” said Nini. “Corporate Eagle’s fractional aircraft program continues to expand rapidly.”The Corporate Eagle Falcon 2000EX will be configured for 10 passengers plus capacity for a cabin attendant. Cabin accommodations include a fully equipped forward galley, a completely private aft lavatory, and a combined 131 cubic feet of inflight-accessible luggage and wardrobe storage space.Member inflight productivity includes Gogo 4G WiFi with integrated capability to text and talk with personal smartphones, a high-speed SwiftBroadband worldwide satellite voice and data system, Gogo Vision and an Airshow 500 Flight Information System with dual LCD widescreen monitors.Additionally, to enhance worldwide aircraft performance, Corporate Eagle’s Falcon 2000EX cockpit offers the latest Rockwell/Collins Pro Line 21™ integrated avionics suite, including the FANS 1/A+ (Future Air Navigation System) capabilities, and is fully NexGen compliant.Powering this aircraft are two Pratt & Whitney high-efficiency turbofan engines, delivering 7,000 pounds of thrust each, offering superior long-range fuel efficiency. Combined with advanced aerodynamics, the Falcon 2000EX attains a speed of 558 MPH, a service ceiling of 47,000 feet, and operational range of over 4,000 miles.After posting more than 5,300 flight hours in 2016 (a twelve percent increase from 2015), Corporate Eagle is on course to top 6,000 hours of flight time in 2017 with over 2,000 member trips, 4,000 passenger leg segments and will land in over 30 different countries. After six of six member contract renewals, four member upgrades and eight new members in 2016, the Corporate Eagle fractional aircraft program now has 41 Southeast Michigan members.About Corporate Eagle
Founded in 1982, Corporate Eagle is southeast Michigan's largest and longest serving provider of premium, membership-based fractional and managed business aviation programs. Based at Oakland County International Airport, Corporate Eagle's team of 60 full-time, experienced, committed and passionate professionals are dedicated to delivering exemplary experiences and flexible solutions for the region's industry leading corporations and business leaders. With a mission specific fleet of 14 meticulously maintained aircraft, best in class industry safety standards and certifications and unmatched attention to every detail, without compromise, Corporate Eagle, offers the only Far 91 Subpart K fractional aviation program in Michigan. For more information visit www.corporateeagle.com.
Founded in 1982, Corporate Eagle is southeast Michigan's largest and longest serving provider of premium, membership-based fractional and managed business aviation programs. Based at Oakland County International Airport, Corporate Eagle's team of 60 full-time, experienced, committed and passionate professionals are dedicated to delivering exemplary experiences and flexible solutions for the region's industry leading corporations and business leaders. With a mission specific fleet of 14 meticulously maintained aircraft, best in class industry safety standards and certifications and unmatched attention to every detail, without compromise, Corporate Eagle, offers the only Far 91 Subpart K fractional aviation program in Michigan. For more information visit www.corporateeagle.com.
