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KANSAS CITY, Mo. and ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 7, 2008 -- Robert D. Taylor, chairman and chief executive officer of Executive AirShare Corporation, today announced that the Kansas City, Mo.-based fractional aircraft company has acquired Ft. Worth, Texas-based FSJet Limited.
FSJet Limited holds an order with Embraer for 14 Phenom 100 aircraft, some of which have been pre-sold. The pre-sold aircraft will be managed by Executive Flight Services, Incorporated, a Ft. Worth-based aircraft management company recently acquired by Executive AirShare. The unsold aircraft will be inventoried for the Executive AirShare fractional ownership program or sold outright and managed by Executive Flight Services.
"Interest in the Embraer Phenom has been strong and is building with announcement of FAA certification imminent. In discussions with prospective Phenom buyers, it has become clear to me that there are probably more companies and individuals whose transportation needs are better suited to fractional ownership than whole aircraft ownership. One exciting aspect of teaming up with Executive AirShare is that we will now be in a position to offer whichever ownership option best suits the client's needs," said Troy Welch, President of FS Jet Ltd. "Some existing flight departments are even finding that the best solution is to have a fractional share to back up their primary aircraft."
Executive AirShare now holds firm orders for 43 Embraer Phenom 100 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to begin in Summer 2009, with options on 12 additional Phenom 100 aircraft. The company also holds six firm orders and four options for Phenom 300 light jet aircraft, making Executive AirShare the only established fractional aircraft ownership company to offer Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 aircraft.
"Demand for our fractional ownership services and in particular, the interest in the fast, fuel efficient and comfortable Phenom 100 has grown dramatically, particularly in Texas. We are excited to add FSJet Limited's Phenom 100 aircraft to our fleet," said Taylor. "Our ability to potentially tap our managed fleet for supplemental lift will ensure that we are providing our owners with the highest level of service as we grow our program into new markets."
Founded in 2001, Executive AirShare operates a fleet of late-model jet and turboprop aircraft serving owners throughout the Central United States. As one of the nation's largest regional fractional aircraft ownership companies, Executive AirShare offers businesses and individuals the benefits of corporate aircraft without the expense and hassle of managing their own flight operations. Executive AirShare is based in Kansas City, Mo., and also operates out of Wichita, Kan., Tulsa, Okla., Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. The company currently operates a fleet of 15 aircraft-five Beechjet 400As, five King Air 350s and five King Air C90Bs. For more information about the company and its services, please visit: www.execairshare.com.
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