G450 Joins Elite Air Charter Certificate
Elite Air recently began chartering a Gulfstream 450, one of the most coveted aircraft in private aviation. The new heavy jet will be based at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
“We’ve had several Gulfstreams on our certificate over the years, and owners are now coming to us specifically for our experience in maintaining and marketing them,” Elite Air CEO Gray Gibbs said. “They’re beloved by both owners and charter customers, which makes our job easy.”
The G450 is an intercontinental business jet capable of carrying up to 14 passengers. Gulfstream aircraft feature leading edge technology, and the GV series, which includes the 450, epitomizes the manufacturer’s attention to detail and optimal performance standards.
“The G450 fits extremely well into our overall charter portfolio,” Elite Air President AJ Becker said. “It’s the type of heavy jet that so many passengers demand right now.”
The G450 is one of the best-selling business jets of all time. It has a maximum range of 4,350 nautical miles and an industry leading time-between-overhaul (TBO) of 12,000 hours. Honeywell’s auxiliary power unit delivers one of the most dependable and highest performing APUs on the market, and the G450 features the PlaneView cockpit, derived from Honeywell’s Primus Epic display systems, a comprehensive solution to make software upgrades fast and simple. The Gulfstream 450 also offers passengers a wide-cabin and Honeywell’s Ovation Select cabin management system, which allows passengers to control overhead lighting, watch their favorite movies, and more.
