Jet It Story

Continued from Page 16 reationally or for their business, they have a need for consistent private travel. More often than not, they can afford to belong to other programs or to buy their own airplane, but they usually can’t justify this. So, they see a great opportunity to enjoy a program like Jet It.

BAJUSA: How many employees do you have and are you hiring?

GG: We are hiring. Right now, we are just under 200 employees. We have seen very fast growth in a very short period of time. Our employees are spread throughout the country as well as in Canada and in Europe. We have a sister company called Jet Club in Europe. That way, our owners can benefit from the service there. We are spreading to new states and countries all the time. We have grown so fast that it is hard to keep up sometimes.

BAJUSA: What is the primary airplane in your fleet?

GG: Yes, we have 25 airplanes in the U.S. We have one more in Canada, and one in Europe. There are 27 total. The majority of those planes are Honda Jets. Then we have two Gulfstream G-150s. We have been exploring adding additional aircraft to our fleet. This would give more value to our shareholders.

BAJUSA: How do you feel about electric aircraft?

GG: I am super excited. We actually have an extensive order and will become the first operator of electric aircraft. We are working with Bye Aerospace to develop a platform for local, regional, and coastal aircraft. We are supporting our customers as simplistically and transparently as we can.

BAJUSA: What do you like most about business aviation?

GG: We are a dynamic airline. There are variables that are constantly thrown at us, and challenges to solve daily, especially with the supply chain issues being experienced throughout the world. Weather, of course, is different everyday. Scheduling and orders are critically important. We want to make sure our employees and customers have plenty of time to spend with their families. It is this dynamic environment that makes it so exciting.

BAJUSA: Are there any myths about private aviation that you would like to dispel?

GG: Yes, I think when it comes to the customers, many people think that it is a celebrity industry, but most of the people flying on our planes are everyday people. You would never know their names. Once in a while, you might recognize the name of their company but probably not. It is no longer all about opulence. We provide a luxury experience and a high level of service, but this is more about convenience than anything else.

I would say the biggest myth is that one has to be very wealthy to take part in this, and that is no longer the case.

BAJUSA: Where are you based and why is that a good place for business aviation?

GG: We are based in Greensboro, N.C. It allows us to be close to Honda Aircraft Company. But our airplanes are flying all over the U.S. on any given day. We have a maintenance facility in Ellington, Tenn. Our dispatch and operations center is in Plano, Texas. Like our industry, we can be anywhere and are spread out all the time.

BAJUSA: Do you have anything else you would like to add today?

GG: At Jet It, we like to think of ourselves as on the edge of the evolution of transportation. People are looking for more autonomy and efficiency in how they travel. There is no longer a need to stop somewhere and wait for a layover. We can get you directly to your destination. You only have to fly with the people you ask to have on your aircraft with you, your business partners, family, and friends. With rising commercial prices and decreases in service, it’s just a tremendous opportunity to find this autonomy that so many people are looking for.

BAJUSA: Thank you!

Annamarie Buonocore is the co-publisher of BizAvJets USA magazine. She enjoys writing, everything aviation, and spending time with her two dogs. She can be reached at annamarie@ bizavjetsusa.com.