Starbase Jet Adds WIFI Equipped Legacy 600 to Private Jet Fleet

Houston, TX July 30, 2015

Starbase Jet, a worldwide leader in private aviation, announced today that is has added a 3rd Embraer Legacy 600 business jet to its growing charter fleet. With seating for up to 13 passengers, the aircraft offers separate zones and plenty of room to move about the cabin. The Legacy 600 boasts the largest internal baggage capacity at 240 cubic feet, which can carry enough luggage for a team of golfers, extended family vacations, or even music groups on their latest summer tour. It has a range of 3,250 nautical miles and cruises quietly at 450 knots.

This Legacy 600 will be dedicated to on demand charter and primarily service corporate/financial roadshows, music tours, entertainment/sports travel as well as trans-continental business travelers. The plane offers a luxurious interior with sumptuous leather seating and high gloss veneer cabinetry. The complimentary inflight entertainment includes a DVD, cabin surround sound, Bose headsets, and access to hundreds of movies inflight. The Legacy 600 also offers FREE unlimited WIFI, Airshow, SATCOM flight phones, full snack and refreshment center, an enclosed lavatory, and warming and microwave ovens to prepare the meals of your choice.

“As one of the fastest growing charter and management companies in the country, we are delighted to add this dedicated charter aircraft to our fleet. It’s the perfect combination of performance, reliability, and value!” comments Randall Reed, President & CEO. “This aircraft represents our ongoing commitment of providing the highest quality aircraft at the most competitive prices in the market.” As with all aircraft in Starbase Jet’s fleet, this Legacy 600 is equipped with the latest safety technologies, and maintained to the highest FAA standards.

About Starbase Jet

Starbase Jet is one of the nation’s leading private jet service providers with Headquarters in Houston, TX and other offices around the country including Dallas, Austin, and Santa Ana. The company offers Private Jet Charter, Jet Card Programs, Aircraft Management, and Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions to its worldwide customer base. Starbase has been providing leadership and value to private jet travelers for more than a decade, and is the recipient of the prestigious Platinum Safety Rating by ARGUS, an accreditation earned by only the top 5% of private air carriers. For more information on pricing, contact Sales@Starbasejet.com or visit our website at http://www.Starbasejet.com.

STARBASE JET INTRODUCES THE FIRST CITATION X+ FOR CHARTER IN THE WORLD

Starbase Jet, a leading private jet services provider, announced today that it has added a brand new Citation X+ to its large and diverse fleet of charter aircraft. The aircraft is based in New Orleans, Louisiana.

As the fastest civilian jet in the world, the Citation X+ will change the way you do business. No other business jet can match the combination of range and speed offered by the Citation X+. Cruising at incredible speeds of up to Mach 0.90 (685mph) and climbing up to 51,000 feet, the X+ can go New York to Los Angeles in as little as 4 ½ hours and reach St. Kitts from Houston in 4 hours. The award-winning design of the Citation X+ exterior includes dramatically swept wings, a low-drag airframe, winglets, and powerful Rolls Royce engines. With a smarter, more spacious and stylish cabin; shorter travel times; and more in-flight enjoyment, the Citation X+ showcases the latest in advanced avionics systems and cabin entertainment.

As the fastest civilian jet in the world, the Citation X+ will change the way you do business. No other business jet can match the combination of range and speed offered by the Citation X+. Cruising at incredible speeds of up to Mach 0.90 (685mph) and climbing up to 51,000 feet, the X+ can go New York to Los Angeles in as little as 4 ½ hours and reach St. Kitts from Houston in 4 hours. The award-winning design of the Citation X+ exterior includes dramatically swept wings, a low-drag airframe, winglets, and powerful Rolls Royce engines. With a smarter, more spacious and stylish cabin; shorter travel times; and more in-flight enjoyment, the Citation X+ showcases the latest in advanced avionics systems and cabin entertainment.

Advanced Flight Deck

The Citation X+ features an advanced flight deck powered by the Garmin G5000 avionics suite. With touch-screen controllers, the flight crew can customize data presentation, see dimensional renderings of terrain, read precise weather patterns and see traffic coming from miles away. The flight displays are made up of three multi-pane widescreens enhanced with Garmin’s Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT). Four intuitive, full color, touch-screen LCD control panels serve as the crew’s primary user interface, replacing old-fashioned knobs, buttons and switches. Garmin’s SVT offers a virtual reality view of terrain such as water and land surfaces, obstacles, traffic and runways which enhances pilot’s situational awareness and improves overall safety of flight.

“Starbase Jet is very excited and honored to be the first jet charter company in the world to offer the Citation X+ for charter. This aircraft is essentially a time machine in the most luxurious form possible.” says Luis Garcia, SVP of Sales. “The X+ is absolutely breathtaking inside and out. Whether you’re a seasoned charter customer, fractional share owner, or taking your first private jet flight, this Citation X+ will for sure be a memorable travel experience that you’ll never forget!”

About Starbase Jet

Starbase Jet is an industry-leading private jet service provider, specializing in worldwide jet charter, jet card programs, aircraft management and aircraft sales and acquisitions. Backed by an $800 million company, Starbase Jet has been providing leadership and value to private jet travelers for more than a decade. With over 30 aircraft under management, across 17 aircraft types, the company delivers unparalleled standards in service, flexibility and value by designing bespoke solutions to accomplish each individual customer’s private jet needs. Starbase Jet’s operations are classified with the prestigious ARG/US International Platinum Rating – an accreditation earned by only 5% of jet charter operators, as well as the IS-BAO audit Standard, the recognized international code of best practices for business aviation. Starbase Jet has offices across the USA and abroad including Dallas, Houston, Austin, Santa Ana and Singapore.

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info@starbasejet.com

STARBASE JET ADDS CITATION XLS+ AND CHALLENGER 605 TO TEXAS BASED PRIVATE JET CHARTER FLEET

Houston, Texas – February 20, 2015. Starbase Jet, a leading private jet services provider, announced today that it has added two new WIFI equipped business jets to its Texas based charter fleet: Citation XLS+ and Challenger 605.

Cessna Citation XLS+, remarkable performance and efficiency
This brand new Citation XLS+ is a proven performer in the midsize category and is the latest version of the world’s best-selling business jet model. With luxurious fully reclining leather seating for seven, this aircraft is perfectly suited for business and pleasure. Boasting the largest baggage capacity in its class of 79 cubic ft, the XLS+ is able to carry 7 sets of golf clubs and carry-ons. Amenities include: full refreshment galley, enclosed lavatory, WIFI, LED lighting, power outlets, moving map display, and a touch screen entertainment system. The plane has impeccable takeoff performance requiring only 3,600 feet of runway with the ability to land on remote airfields as short as 3,000 ft. Carrying the latest safety technologies, the XLS+ is equipped with Collins 4000 traffic collision avoidance system, which displays aircraft traffic that poses a collision threat with audible alerts and resolution advisories. With a cruising speed of 440 knots and a range of 1,800NM, the plane can fly nonstop Dallas to Seattle or Washington DC to San Jose, Costa Rica.

Bombardier Challenger 605, the perfect combination of timeless machinery and innovative technologies
The Challenger 605 improves upon every praised feature of its predecessor with its innovation and coast-to-coast performance capabilities. With a 6 ft tall by 8 ft wide cabin, this spacious 11 passenger aircraft is the savvy choice for those seeking comfort and performance in a large cabin jet. Amenities include: full galley for five star gourmet meal preparation, enclosed lavatory, WIFI, Direct TV, Airshow, conference club seating for inflight meetings, power outlets, iPhone connections, flight phone, and a cabin attendant. With a 4,000NM range, the plane is capable of flying London to Dubai or Houston to Santiago, Chile.

“As many charter fleets are starting to age, Starbase Jet remains focused on the new generation of aircraft that meet the highest standards of safety and provide standard onboard amenities such as complimentary WIFI, business connectivity, and state of the art inflight entertainment,” stated Luis Garcia, Sr. VP of Charter Sales. “The addition of these two jets to our already diverse fleet of late model charter jets in Texas reflects our commitment to our clients who demand the latest and greatest in business jet aircraft for their personal and business needs.”

About Starbase Jet
Starbase Jet is an industry-leading private jet service provider, specializing in worldwide jet charter, jet card programs, aircraft management and aircraft sales and acquisitions. Backed by an $800 million company, Starbase Jet has been providing leadership and value to private jet travelers for more than a decade. With over 30 aircraft under management, across 17 aircraft types, the company delivers unparalleled standards in service, flexibility and value by designing bespoke solutions to accomplish each individual customer’s private jet needs. Starbase Jet’s operations are classified with the prestigious ARG/US International Platinum Rating – an accreditation earned by only 5% of jet charter operators, as well as the IS-BAO audit Standard, the recognized international code of best practices for business aviation. Starbase Jet has offices across the USA and abroad including Dallas, Houston, Austin, Santa Ana and Singapore.

Media Information:
Luis Garcia
SVP Sales & Marketing
281-443-3443
info@starbasejet.com

Mike Venable appointed Director of Safety for Starbase Jet

Addison, TX – Wednesday, January 21, 2015 – Starbase Jet is proud to announce and welcome veteran aviation executive, Mike Venable, as our new Director of Safety.

Based in our Houston, TX office, Venable is responsible for instilling a safety culture in our day to day operations which will allow us to continue to grow and operate safely and efficiently.

Venable’s impressive background includes parts 91, 121 and 135 flight time in both airplanes and helicopters. He has flown domestically and internationally as a 135 charter pilot, 91 corporate pilot, and part 121 in both scheduled and non-scheduled service. He holds CFI/II (airplane and helicopter) certificates, a CFI MEL endorsement, an ATP certificate with five jet type ratings and a commercial/instrument helicopter rating with two type ratings.

Venable said, “In the safety arena of flight operations we, as professional aviators, should set the highest standard of excellence and accept nothing less in our day to day flight operations. It is my job to give the employees of Starbase Jet the tools and awareness to be successful in this challenge.”

“We are very proud and excited to align with Mike, safety is tantamount to any great business model, here at Starbase Jet it’s our #1 priority!” States Randall Reed, President and CEO of Starbase Jet .

Contact:
Jennifer Brown
Starbase Jet
(832) 981-6471
jbrown@starbasejet.com

About Starbase Jet
Starbase Jet is an industry-leading private jet service provider, specializing in worldwide jet charter, jet card programs, aircraft management and aircraft sales and acquisitions. Backed by an $800 million company, Starbase Jet has been providing leadership and value to private jet travelers for more than a decade. With over 30 aircraft under management, across 19 aircraft types, the company delivers unparalleled standards in service, flexibility and value by designing bespoke solutions to accomplish each individual customer’s private jet needs. Starbase Jet’s operations are classified with the prestigious ARGUS International Platinum Rating – an accreditation earned by only 5% of jet charter operators. Starbase Jet has offices across the USA and abroad including Dallas, Houston, Austin, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, Salt Lake City, and Singapore.

Shane Schmutz Appointed Director of Aircraft Sales and Acquisitions for Starbase Jet

Addison, TX – Thursday, August 7, 2014 – Randall Reed, Founder and CEO of Starbase Jet, the most luxurious and innovative private jet service provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shane Schmutz as its Director of Aircraft Sales and Acquisitions for the Rocky Mountain Region. The appointment underscores Starbase Jet’s commitment to further build the company’s presence and reach in this very important market, in line with the company’s growth strategy, as demand for expert aircraft sales and acquisitions services, aircraft management, and innovative on-demand charter programs all continue to grow.

Based out of Denver, CO, Schmutz joins Starbase Jet after a six-year break from aviation. During this period, Schmutz was the Founder and Executive Director of Veteran’s Passport to Hope (VP2H) – a non-profit founded in order to help our nation’s veterans. Prior to assuming the Executive Director role with VP2H, Schmutz held a financial advisory position with Bernstein Global Wealth Management, working closely with high-net-worth individuals and family offices to help achieve their financial goals. Previous careers include a bariatric account manager for Ethicon Endo-surgery and a Captain in the United States Army. As a Black Hawk helicopter pilot, Schmutz served three combat tours in Iraq during which he received the US Army’s Bronze Star. Now as Director of Aircraft Sales and Acquisitions, he has the responsibility of serving current and prospective aircraft owners who seek a powerful combination of rigorous analysis, creative marketing, extensive networking reach, and in-depth technical and transactional knowledge.

Reed said, “We are delighted to welcome Shane to the Starbase Jet team. The Director of Aircraft Sales and Acquisitions appointment in the Rocky Mountains region reaffirms our commitment to our continued growth in aircraft brokerage, and we are keen to build on our recent successes in this division. Shane joins us during an exciting period of growth.”

Schmutz said, “I am excited to be back in the aviation field once again, working amongst business jets, helicopters, aircraft owners, and pilots. And most importantly, to help our clients accomplish all of their private jet and helicopter needs through Starbase Jet. As one of the fastest growing sales and acquisition, charter and management companies, it’s an exciting time for Starbase Jet; we have the experience, the talent and the innovative services to help all of our clients accomplish their private aviation needs, and I plan to help drive further growth.”

Media Information:
Tim Stanley
877-837-5387
Info@StarbaseJet.com

About Starbase Jet
Starbase Jet is an industry-leading private jet service provider, specializing in worldwide jet charter, jet card programs, aircraft management, aircraft sales and acquisitions and aircraft maintenance. Backed by an $800 million company, Starbase Jet has been providing leadership and value to private jet travelers for more than a decade. With over 30 aircraft under management, across 19 aircraft types, the company delivers unparalleled standards in service, flexibility and value by designing bespoke solutions to accomplish each individual customer’s private jet needs. Starbase Jet’ operations are classified with the prestigious ARGUS International Platinum Rating – an accreditation earned by only 5% of jet charter operators. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX with additional facilities across the USA and abroad, including Dallas, Austin, Los Angeles, Orange County Santa Ana, and Singapore. For news and information visit www.StarbaseJet.com or to book a charter contact Sales@StarbaseJet.com.

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