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Solairus Opens Denver Office, Adds New Aircraft

Posted by Eric Wildt on Thu, May 12, 2011 @ 05:10 PM

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Solairus Opens Denver Office, Adds Two Large Cabin Charter Aircraft

Oakland, CA based Bombardier Challenger 604 and an Oregon-based Global Express to join Solairus’ fully managed charter fleet.

SAN FRANCISCO (May 12, 2011) -

Solairus Aviation has announced the opening of a new office at Centennial Airport in Denver, CO. The new office will augment and support the company's established East and West Coast operations and will play a key role in providing client support throughout the Mountain States. Solairus tapped Brian Moss to head the new office and to act as a local contact for regional partners and clients. Moss is excited to be a part of the company's latest expansion. "Our new office location is perfect, and the timing for its grand opening is ideal," Moss said. "As the company continues to expand, having regional representation to better serve our clients has become increasingly important. Our new office is located at one of the nation's highest rated FBOs, less than 30 minutes from downtown. I am confident that Denver is going to be an excellent market for Solairus and I am pleased to be here representing our great company."

Solairus is also pleased to be welcoming new additions to its managed West Coast charter fleet, adding two large cabin aircraft in May. These two aircraft, a Bombardier Global Express and a Challenger 604, are currently undergoing Part 135 conformity inspections and will be available for charter upon completion.

Solairus Chairman and CEO Dan Drohan attributed the recent fleet and infrastructure additions to the company's safety and service culture.

"2011 is off to a good start for Solairus," Drohan stated. "We've added seven new aircraft to our charter fleet, opened a new office in Denver and have forged several new corporate partnerships within the first four months of the year. During this same period of time, Solairus was also awarded the NBAA Flying Safety Award, recognizing our team-members for their exceptional achievements in maintaining safe flight and ground operations. This award is a testament to the high degree of professionalism and care inherent in Solairus’ operations, and it is a tribute to the skill of our administrative and maintenance staff, flight crew and support teams. I am very proud of all of them and I know that their efforts will continue to help our company grow."

For more information, visit www.solairusaviation.com or call 800-359-7861 today to discuss your travel plans and explore what private air charter can do for you.

About Solairus Aviation:

Solairus is a full-service aviation asset management company that provides clients with expertise in acquiring and operating a wide range of private aircraft.

With a fleet of over 50 managed aircraft, Solairus is one of only 85 Aviation Research Group/US Platinum-rated charter operators in the world. After completion of an intense operations and safety systems audit, the ARG/US Platinum rating is awarded to those who have demonstrated that their procedures meet or exceed industry “Best Practices” in all phases. Solairus has also received the NBAA Commercial Business Flying Safety Award and is an IS-BAO certified company. For more information about Solairus Aviation, visit www.solairusaviation.com or call 800-359-7861.

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Solairus media contact:
Eric Wildt
707-775-2788
ewildt@solairusaviation.com

Solairus Adds Two Large Cabin Charter Aircraft

Posted by Eric Wildt on Thu, Apr 14, 2011 @ 05:12 PM

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A Bombardier Challenger 601 and a 604 join Solairus’ fully managed charter fleet.

Solairus Aviation has added an immediately available Austin, Texas-based Bombardier Challenger 604 to its charter fleet and an Oakland, California-based Challenger is currently undergoing the company’s rigorous conformity procedures before being cleared for charter operations. These Challengers are the latest examples of the success of Solairus’ fleet development efforts, which have also resulted in the addition of a Gulfstream GV, a Gulfstream GIV and a Hawker 800SP to the charter fleet in 2011.

“We are continually meeting with new aircraft owners that recognize the depth of talent and experience our staff brings to the table," Solairus Chief Operating Officer, Greg Petersen stated. “We have earned their business by demonstrating our ability to offer unprecedented levels of service, meticulous and transparent accounting and innovative safety initiatives. Though we continue to exceed the goals established for our managed-fleet growth, we will not become complacent in our efforts to continually seek new ways of improving our performance in all aspects of our business. We believe that all of our clients, from those that have been here from the beginning, to those that have just joined us, deserve nothing less from us.”

Operating out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas, Solairus’ well-appointed Challenger 604 has beautiful new paint, newly refurbished interior seating for nine passengers (with full sleeping accommodations available for four), iridium satellite phones and airborne high-speed wireless internet throughout the cabin.

For more information, visit www.solairusaviation.com or call 800-359-7861 today to discuss your travel plans and explore what private air charter can do for you.

About Solairus Aviation:

Solairus is a full-service aviation asset management company that provides clients with expertise in acquiring and operating a wide range of private aircraft.

With a fleet of over 50 managed aircraft, Solairus is one of only 85 Aviation Research Group/US Platinum-rated charter operators in the world. After completion of an intense operations and safety systems audit, the ARG/US Platinum rating is awarded to those who have demonstrated that their procedures meet or exceed industry “Best Practices” in all phases. Solairus has also received the NBAA Commercial Business Flying Safety Award and is an IS-BAO certified company. For more information about Solairus Aviation, visit www.solairusaviation.com or call 800-359-7861.

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Solairus media contact:
Eric Wildt
707-775-2788
ewildt@solairusaviation.com

Solairus Expands NY and LA Charter Fleet

Posted by Eric Wildt on Tue, Jan 18, 2011 @ 05:13 PM

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Aircraft Charter & Management company adds a Gulfstream IV to its charter fleet with a Gulfstream V in conformity.

Solairus Aviation charter clients can look forward to an even larger aircraft selection for their next trip. A Van Nuys, CA based Gulfstream IV has recently been added to the company’s robust Part 135 certificate and is immediately available for charter flight operations. The GIV is capable of intercontinental flights and features seating for up to 12 passengers, a DVD/CD system, and berthable seating for six. Another large-cabin aircraft will soon be available as Solairus is proud to announce that a Teterboro, NJ based Gulfstream V is currently undergoing conformity inspections and will soon be available for charter.

Extensive Solairus aircraft charter program details can be found at: www.solairusaviation.com/aircraft.charter

Solairus Aviation Charter Sales Account Executive, Elia Bedell, is very excited about the company’s large-cabin fleet expansion.

“Gulfstream creates iconic aircraft that our clients love to fly on, and we are thrilled to have these two beautiful planes in our fleet,” Bedell said. “Our GIV further increases our already impressive west-coast based fleet and it is conveniently located near Los Angeles, an incredibly important market for our company. Having a well-appointed GV just 30 minutes away from Manhattan is absolutely key to our long-term commitment towards expanding our east-coast capabilities. The GV is ideally positioned for European and nationwide trips, and it should be available for charter within a few weeks. With so many planes to choose from, the Solairus Charter Sales Department has recently experienced an unprecedented amount of positive feedback. Clients appreciate our fleet’s diversity and the premiere levels of service they receive when they charter with Solairus.”

For more information, visit www.solairusaviation.com or call 800-359-7861 today to discuss your travel plans and explore what private air charter can do for you.

About Solairus Aviation:

Solairus is a full-service aviation asset management company that provides clients with expertise in acquiring and operating a wide range of private aircraft.

With a fleet of over 50 managed aircraft, Solairus is one of only 85 Aviation Research Group/US Platinum-rated charter operators in the world. After completion of an intense operations and safety systems audit, the ARG/US Platinum rating is awarded to those who have demonstrated that their procedures meet or exceed industry “Best Practices” in all phases. Solairus has also received the NBAA Commercial Business Flying Safety Award and is an IS-BAO certified company.

www.solairusaviation.com

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Solairus media contact:
Eric Wildt
707-775-2788
ewildt@solairusaviation.com

Solairus Caps 2010 With Fleet Additions

Posted by Eric Wildt on Mon, Dec 20, 2010 @ 05:14 PM

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Rapidly rising Aircraft Charter & Management company adds a Hawker 800SP to charter fleet and reports Gulfstream IV already in conformity.

SAN FRANCISCO (Dec 20, 2010) -

Solairus Aviation has announced the addition of two aircraft to its charter fleet. The company has already experienced an impressive level of growth throughout 2010 and will end the year in the same fashion with these new aircraft. A San Antonio, TX based Hawker 800SP has been added to the company’s certificate, and a Van Nuys, CA based Gulfstream IV is currently undergoing conformity inspections and will be available within weeks.

Solairus’ VP of Charter Sales, Craig Zirzow, is excited to see the company’s Texas and Southern California market share continue to grow.

“Texas is a very important market for Solairus,” said Zirzow. “We’ve had a Challenger RJ/SE based there for some time now, and the addition of the mid-size Hawker 800SP will give our clients even more options when planning their trips. We’re also very optimistic about the Gulfstream IV’s potential for the company. We get a lot of requests to and from Southern California, and having an aircraft like the VNY based Gulfstream IV in our fleet will ensure that we can continue to meet and exceed our client’s expectations."

Zirzow indicates that there is a strong demand for the company’s charter fleet and said Solairus continues to seek leaseback relationships with aircraft operators all over the U.S. “We simply need more aircraft to meet the demand for our services. It’s a great place to be!”

For more information, visit www.solairusaviation.com or call 800-359-7861 today to discuss your travel plans and explore what private air charter can do for you.

About Solairus Aviation:

Solairus is a full-service aviation asset management company that provides clients with expertise in acquiring and operating a wide range of private aircraft.

www.solairusaviation.com

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Solairus media contact:
Eric Wildt
707-775-2788
ewildt@solairusaviation.com

Chernin Joins Solairus' Board of Directors

Posted by Eric Wildt on Tue, Nov 16, 2010 @ 05:14 PM

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Phil Chernin Joins Solairus Aviation’s Board of Directors

Chernin brings decades of diversified business experience to the Solairus board.

SAN FRANCISCO (Nov 16, 2010) –

Solairus Aviation announced today that Phil Chernin has joined the company’s board of directors. Chernin started his career at the CPA firm of Ernst and Young as a member of the technology group working on Sperry, Intel and Apple. Chernin has been the CEO and CFO of both technology and consumer companies and now has his own investment banking firm in Lafayette, CA. Chernin has been around aviation his entire life; his father was a founder of the all-cargo Seaboard World Airways.

Chernin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from Cal State-Hayward with additional graduate work at UC-Berkeley. Chernin has also taught in the MBA program at Golden Gate University, as well as extension classes for UCLA, UC-Berkeley, and the California CPA Society.

Chernin believes that Solairus is positioned for continued growth in the business aviation industry.

“I’m thrilled to be a part of the team,” Chernin stated. “The company’s growth curve is very exciting and we are now in a position to play a pivotal role in this highly fragmented industry. The management team has done an excellent job putting all of the pieces together. Creating a company of this magnitude during the current economic climate shows how extraordinary Solairus’ capabilities truly are.”

Solairus President John King has been impressed with Chernin’s overall business acumen and capabilities.

“Phil and I have worked together on several projects in the past and I am very excited that he will be joining us here at Solairus,” King said. “As we look to expand into new territories, creative solutions to complex obstacles will become increasingly important. I have seen firsthand how Phil has distinguished himself in the business world; his expertise and contributions are certain to make a positive impact on Solairus’ future.”

Solairus Chairman and CEO Dan Drohan is pleased with the company’s recent expansion to its board of directors.

“I’ve believed from day one that the people at Solairus are by far our greatest asset,” Drohan stated. “Phil joining our board is the latest high caliber addition to an already impressive team, one that I am highly confident will take Solairus to great places. The business aviation industry has a unique and complex combination of opportunities and challenges right now. We will rely on Phil, and the rest of the board, to help make the strategic decisions necessary to increase Solairus’ phenomenal growth.”

About Solairus Aviation:

Solairus is a full-service aviation asset management company that provides clients with expertise in acquiring and operating a wide range of private aircraft.

With a fleet of nearly 50 managed aircraft, Solairus is one of only 85 Aviation Research Group/US Platinum-rated charter operators in the world. After completion of an intense operations and safety systems audit, the ARG/US Platinum rating is awarded to those who have demonstrated that their procedures meet or exceed industry “Best Practices” in all phases. Solairus has also received the NBAA Commercial Business Flying Safety Award and is an IS-BAO certified company.

www.solairusaviation.com

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Solairus media contact:
Eric Wildt
707-775-2788
ewildt@solairusaviation.com

McMullin Appointed to Solairus' Board of Directors

Posted by Eric Wildt on Mon, Oct 11, 2010 @ 05:15 PM

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Aviation industry dignitary further expands executive team's capability.

SAN FRANCISCO (Oct 11, 2010) –

Solairus Aviation announced today that Roger McMullin has been appointed to the company's board of directors. As an aviation industry leader, McMullin's appointment is the latest step in Solairus Aviation's continuing efforts to expand and increase its operational capability and define its future.

McMullin's career has been especially notable; he is a UC Berkeley graduate who served in Vietnam as a USMC F-4 pilot before becoming one of the founding partners of Aviation Methods in 1976, the company that would later become TAG Aviation USA. McMullin would go on to become the CEO of TAG Aviation Holding in Geneva, where he oversaw the acquisition and development of the world-renowned, multiple award-winning TAG London Farnborough Airport.

Bringing his extensive business aviation knowledge to Solairus, McMullin is eager to use his experience to help with the company's continued growth.

"Solairus has great promise and I'm looking forward to working with Dan and the rest of the board," McMullin stated. "I have experienced the various growth phases of the aircraft management business, from start-up to managing a large aviation company with international interests. My hope is that this experience will be of some value to the Solairus management team as the company continues to expand. I have been following the company's development closely, and it is refreshing to see an organization so dedicated to the welfare of its employees and customers."

Solairus Chairman and CEO Dan Drohan is delighted to see industry leaders drawn to the Solairus team.

"We could not be more excited about Roger's participation," Drohan stated. "His wealth of experience will support what I already believe is one of the industry's most impressive management teams and I am honored to have him on board. Solairus is continuing to expand every day, and as our plans take us into new markets with burgeoning opportunities, we will rely on Roger's guidance and counsel to help us achieve our goals. Roger shares our belief that great people are the most important asset in our business and that they are critical to our success."

About Solairus Aviation:

Solairus is a full-service aviation asset management company that provides clients with expertise in acquiring and operating a wide range of private aircraft.

With a fleet of nearly 50 managed aircraft, Solairus is one of only 85 Aviation Research Group/US Platinum-rated charter operators in the world. After completion of an intense operations and safety systems audit, the ARG/US Platinum rating is awarded to those who have demonstrated that their procedures meet or exceed industry “Best Practices” in all phases. Solairus has also received the NBAA Commercial Business Flying Safety Award and is an IS-BAO certified company.

www.solairusaviation.com

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Solairus media contact:
Eric Wildt
707-775-2788
ewildt@solairusaviation.com

Solairus Releases Mobile App

Posted by Eric Wildt on Wed, Sep 29, 2010 @ 05:16 PM

Initial release allows users to customize one-way flight searches.

SAN FRANCISCO -

Solairus Aviation announced today that it has released the company's first mobile application. The Solairus Mobile App allows users the ability to view actual one-way flights the moment they become available. Additionally, utilizing the application's Auto-Notify feature, users can enter custom search criteria that instructs the application to alert them of flights to and from specified cities of interest. All flights listed on the Solairus Mobile App contain the relevant aircraft specifications and amenities, along with interior and exterior photographs. One-way flight data is fed from IPC Logistics' Oasis 5.0 in real-time. An employee-only version of the mobile application features a customized Risk Assessment Tool for Solairus aircrew and management personnel.

Designed as a web-based application, the Solairus Mobile App is untethered from third party app store restrictions and has been confirmed to work flawlessly on Apple's iPad and iPhone, the Motorola Droid, and the BlackBerry Torch, among others.

Visit www.solairusaviation.com/mobile to download the Solairus Aviation Mobile App at no cost.

CEO Dan Drohan believes that the Solairus Mobile App will greatly increase the company's one-way charter flight sales, as well as the overall exposure to the company's fleet in the marketplace.

“I am thrilled with the result of our team's effort on this project, and I truly believe that tools like this application represent the future of marketing air charter online. As an industry, we have to be looking to do things more efficiently and cost effectively, and technology is obviously a big part of that. Our mobile app makes finding one-way flights easier than ever, and the functions that are available internally to Solairus' flight crew are phenomenal time saving tools,” Drohan said. “Technology never stands still, so it goes without saying that we will be continuously adding features to the Solairus App, several of which are already in the final stages of development.”

About Solairus Aviation

Solairus is a full-service private aircraft management and charter company that provides clients with expertise in acquiring and operating a wide range of private aircraft.

With a fleet of nearly fifty managed aircraft, Solairus is one of only seventy-one Aviation Research Group/US Platinum-rated charter operators in the world. After completion of an intense operations, maintenance, and safety systems audit by accredited industry experts, the ARG/US Platinum rating is only awarded to those operators who have demonstrated that their procedures meet or exceed industry “Best Practices” in all phases. Solairus Aviation has also received the NBAA Commercial Business Flying Safety Award and is an IS-BAO certified aviation company.

For more information, visit www.solairusaviation.com.

About IPC Logistics

IPC Logistics is an industry recognized name in providing complete Aviation Data Solutions to a wide range of aviation clients. From charter to private ownership, IPC has been providing application hosting, integration and aviation data logistics for over 6 years.

IPC Logistics is the “home” for FOS, and over 2,300 users of this application trust IPC for their FOS Hosting. Within the OASIS Network, over 1,100 crew are scheduled, 400 aircraft scheduled/flown and more than 200 flight schedulers accessing our hosted solutions each day! The software IPC hosts move this industry. Our Aviation Data Solutions currently deliver over 7,000,000 records of data securely and efficiently to and from our clients each day!

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Solairus media contact:
Eric Wildt
707-775-2788
ewildt@solairusaviation.com

Linda Holmes Appointed VP, Client Services

Posted by Eric Wildt on Mon, Sep 20, 2010 @ 05:17 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Linda Holmes Appointed to Vice President, Client Services at Solairus Aviation

SAN FRANCISCO -

Linda Holmes, the former Senior Director of Client Services at Solairus Aviation has been promoted to Vice President, Client Services effective immediately. Holmes is a third generation general aviation professional whose family owned the Palo Alto, California airport. Holmes’ nearly 20-year aviation career started as a corporate pilot before moving on to TAG Aviation where she managed flight coordination and charter sales. Dedicated to clients and aircrew, she was instrumental in developing TAG Aviation’s Client Services department, an accomplishment she has replicated at Solairus Aviation.

“Earlier this year, I asked Linda to direct our Client Services organization on an interim basis while also completing several projects that crossed organizational boundaries,” Solairus President John King said. “She stepped in quickly and has done an exceptional job during a time of significant growth for Solairus.”

“I have asked Linda to take on these responsibilities going forward and I am pleased to announce that she has accepted the position of Vice President, Client Services," King continued. "She has been a key contributor since the beginning of Solairus, and I am certain she will do an outstanding job in her new role.”

About Solairus Aviation

Solairus is a full-service private aircraft management and charter company that provides clients with expertise in acquiring and operating a wide range of private aircraft.

With a fleet of nearly 50 managed aircraft, Solairus is one of only 71 Aviation Research Group/US Platinum-rated charter operators in the world. After completion of an intense operations, maintenance, and safety systems audit by accredited industry experts, the ARG/US Platinum rating is only awarded to those operators who have demonstrated that their procedures meet or exceed industry “Best Practices” in all phases. Solairus Aviation has also received the NBAA Commercial Business Flying Safety Award and is an IS-BAO certified aviation company.

For more information, visit www.solairusaviation.com.

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Solairus media contact:
Eric Wildt
707-775-2788
ewildt@solairusaviation.com

Solairus Aviation Developing Mobile Apps

Posted by Eric Wildt on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 @ 05:17 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Solairus Aviation Actively Developing iPad and iPhone Apps

Initial release on schedule for a September distribution date.

August 31, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO -

Solairus Aviation is pleased to announce that all-new Solairus apps for Apple’s iPad and iPhone have passed the initial phases of development and will soon be ready for distribution. Utilizing the latest Apple iOS SDK technology, the Solairus iPad/iPhone applications will be fed Solairus’ charter fleet data from IPC Logistics powered Oasis 5.0, giving users the ability to see availability status updates in real time. A charter flight quotation tool and aircraft-specific details, as well as several features that will aid and assist Solairus employees and flight crew personnel will also be included in the initial release. By simultaneously focusing on clients and employees, developers are working to ensure that the Solairus iPad/iPhone apps become powerful hand held extensions of the company-wide enterprise system.

The application will be offered at no cost and will be available for download at www.solairusaviation.com in late September.

Solairus President John King sees the iPad/iPhone apps as an extension of the company’s core philosophy.

“Because our clients and our employees are the heart of Solairus, we always strive to focus on the human aspect of the business.” King said. “So when we studied our website’s analytics that showed a significant number of visitors using Apple’s iPad and iPhone, we knew we needed to have a tool in place for that audience. Most of our employees use these products as well, so again, it made good business sense to give them something they could use to help make their job more manageable. We believe that technology should be embraced and we will continue to use new innovations to help our charter and management clients, and our employees, conduct business in the most efficient manner available.”

About Solairus Aviation

Solairus is a full-service private aircraft management and charter company that provides clients with expertise in acquiring and operating a wide range of private aircraft.

For more information, visit www.solairusaviation.com.

About IPC Logistics

IPC Logistics is an industry recognized name in providing complete Aviation Data Solutions to a wide range of aviation clients. From Charter to Private Ownership, IPC has been providing Application Hosting, Integration and Aviation Data Logistics for over 6 years.

IPC Logistics is the “home” for FOS and over 2300 users of this application trust IPC for their FOS Hosting. Within the OASIS Network, over 1100 Crew are Scheduled, 400 Aircraft Scheduled/Flown and more than 200 Flight Schedulers accessing our hosted solutions each day! The software IPC hosts move this industry. Our Aviation Data Solutions currently deliver over 7,000,000 records of data securely and efficiently to and from our clients each day!

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Solairus media contact:
Eric Wildt
707-775-2788
ewildt@solairusaviation.com

Challenger 601 Added to Charter Fleet

Posted by Eric Wildt on Mon, Jul 26, 2010 @ 05:18 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

California Based Charter Jet is Immediately Available for Reservations

SAN FRANCISCO –

Solairus Aviation charter clients now have another option when planning their next trip. Having successfully completed its conformity inspection, a West Coast based Bombardier Challenger 601-3R private jet is immediately available for reservations. The fully managed 601-3R is the latest addition to Solairus' existing fleet of over 20 charter aircraft.

Though the Challenger 601-3R is a new aircraft type to Solairus Aviation’s Charter Fleet, the company has several Challenger 600 series jets under Part 91 management.

“The entire sales staff is very excited about the addition of the 601,” said Solairus’ VP of Business Development Craig Zirzow. “The company has extensive experience managing these aircraft. The whole team, from flight operations to client services, know what this jet and its passengers will need."

The Bombardier Challenger 601-3R enjoys a range of nearly 4,000 miles carrying up to nine passengers. The aircraft also features a 3-place divan, a forward full service galley, airshow with portable monitors, and an enhanced CD and DVD entertainment system.

This beautiful Challenger 601-3R, as well as other exceptional aircraft in Solairus’ fleet of more than 20 charter planes, is immediately available. For more information, please visit www.solairusaviation.com or call 800-359-7861 today to discuss your travel plans and explore what private air charter can do for you.

About Solairus Aviation:

Solairus is a full-service private aircraft management and charter company that provides clients with expertise in acquiring and operating a wide range of private aircraft.

For more information, visit www.solairusaviation.com.

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Solairus media contact:
Eric Wildt
707-775-2788
ewildt@solairusaviation.com