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Friday, January 17, 2020 Vol. 17 No. 6
Desert Jet Center Opens
Desert Jet’s new terminal at sunset (Credit: Desert Jet) By Pamela Price Desert Jet Center in Thermal, CA, opened its fullservice 32,500 square foot facility with Jared Fox, Chief Executive Officer just in time for 2020 travelers. Whether you are contemplating a flight to Las Vegas or Chicago, here’s the ideal almost too good to be true alternative to a regular airline ticket,
convoluted airline points, and the nightmare of long lines that have made the TSA and aviation exercise in patience. The Jet Center is on alert to make your flight a pleasure. TSA trauma aside, this is the Coachella Valley’s first and only fixed-base operator (FBO). Making this even more impressive is this their 22,500 sq. Ft hangar having the
distinction of being the desert’s only air-conditioned solarpowered hangar powered by clean solar energy. Founded in 2007 as an aircraft charter, management, and acquisition company, Desert Jet gradually increased in size and service to accommodate the desert’s increase in tourism and business. Previously, private
flyers had depended on the resources of Los Angeles professionals while paying a premium for the repositioning of aircraft to the desert for their travel needs During this time Desert Jet was flying high while gaining momentum with ambitious plans to construct a terminal reflecting the growing demands of private jet service. Combining this with the
convenience and comfort of a terminal serving the needs of business aviation with ground services that include repair, on-site maintenance supported by a staff of factorytrained certified professionals was a top priority. Today a variety of aircraft from the Cessna Citation Bravo
By Desert Star Staff While futuristic cars are quickly becoming part of daily life-- consider the new all electric and selfdriving vehicles—the past is still with us. Just check out the classics coming up for sale at McCormick’s Palm Springs Collector Car Auction on Feb. 21-23. We still don’t have flying cars described in science fiction, but you can find a sporty 1937 Packard Roadster convertible (Lot # 251) featured in the upcoming auction. Fully restored, it comes with a black leather interior and matching rear rumble sea Not quite so old, a 1965
Shelby Cobra (Lot # 261) is the real deal-- an authentic Continuation Cobra CSX 6024 with original documentation signed by Carroll Shelby, the American automotive designer and racecar driver. It has 6,262 miles on the odometer. Newer still is a 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo (Lot # 300) in classic Arctic silver original paint and a rare Palm Green full leather interior. It is loaded with extras and has only 24,155 miles. Nearly 600 cars, trucks and motorcycles will be on display on a six-acre site beside the Palm Springs Convention center near downtown on the weekend of February 21, 22 and 23.
The event is free and open to the public on Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and $25
for a weekend pass. Go to www.ClassicCarAuction.com to view
cars planned for this auction, bidding details and more information.
Past meets Present at McCormick car auction
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