CELEBRATING DECADES
OF DEDICATION
Always Leading the Industry – Never Following It
A METHODICAL BUILD
DECADES IN THE MAKING
As Flexjet commemorates its historic 30th anniversary, we reflect on a journey that began with a singular vision: to redefine the way people access and experience private flight. From modest origins to our emergence as a global fractional leader, Flexjet’s story is one of innovation, an unwavering commitment to service and a timeless dedication — to you.
While passion serves as both our purpose for being here and the relentless force propelling our continuous innovation, three simple guiding principles always keep us true to course.
A constant emphasis
on a fanatical attention
to detail.
Taking a long-term
approach to relationships.
Understanding that employees
are the foundation of a
service business.
– 2025
Flexjet marks 30 years in business, with plans to unveil initiatives throughout the year that will further solidify its position as the world’s foremost provider of private jet travel.
– 2024
Broke ground on a new private terminal at Farnborough Airport just outside of London. Set to open in 2026, this 22,582-square-foot ramp-side building will be the first FBO facility in Europe exclusive to just the clients of an aircraft operator.
– 2023
New state-of-the-art headquarters with the world’s most advanced global headquarters opened in Cleveland, Ohio.
– 2023
Continued growth results in a year-end fleet of 270+, 1,300 pilots and 4,000+ employees across Flexjet and sister-companies.
– 2023
Flexjet’s already robust in-house maintenance footprint bolstered with the acquisitions of leading aviation maintenance providers Constant Aviation and Flying Colours Corp.
– 2022
350 pilots and 50 aircraft are added to service demand generated by new long-term commitments from customers.
– 2022
Becomes the first private aviation provider to integrate an owned and operated fleet of helicopters to complement the global jet fleet for aircraft Owner use in the U.S. Northeast, Florida/The Bahamas and London.
– 2021
Began to install a fleet of Embraer Praetor 600 super-midsized aircraft to grow the European-based Flexjet fleet.
– 2020
FXAIR launched in North America, specializing in premium on-demand charter.
– 2020
Led industry-first efforts to protect passengers, flight crews and staff from exposure to COVID-19 through measures including testing of crews before each tour of duty; treating all aircraft and facilities with MicroShield 360, an antimicrobial coating system; and Project Lift, which ferried flight crews to their assignments, enabling them to avoid commercial airline travel.
– 2019
Opening of Flexjet House, a global experience center and office in London’s Mayfair neighborhood, a European Tactical Control Center in the U.K and a maintenance facility at Milan Linate Airport in Italy.
– 2019
Flexjet orders $1.4 billion of Embraer Praetor mid and super midsized aircraft and Phenom 300 light jets.
– 2018
PrivateFly, an established European leader in on-demand private jet charter, acquired and joins the platform of current-day Flexjet companies.
– 2016
Acquisition of Birmingham, United Kingdom-based charter and management company FlairJet and Milan Italy-based SIRIO to create the foundation of what would become Flexjet’s European-based operations and fleet.
– 2016
Flexjet exercises options for an additional 20 Challenger 350 jets from Bombardier, bringing to 40 the number of firm orders for the aircraft.
– 2015
Flexjet innovates the fractional flying service delivery model with the launch of Red Label, offering flight crews dedicated to a single aircraft, artisan aircraft interiors and access to the world’s most-modern fractional jet fleet.
– 2014
First move into offering large-cabin and ultra-long-range aircraft. Flexjet places an order with Gulfstream for up to 50 large-cabin aircraft including the G450, G650 and G500 business jets.
– 2013
Flexjet acquired from Bombardier and operations merged with Flight Options. The combined entity moves forward under the Flexjet brand as one of the world’s largest fractional private jet providers. Acquisition from Bombardier includes orders for new aircraft including the Challenger 350.
– 2012
Sentient Jet acquired and joins the platform of companies that make up present-day Flexjet.
– 2007
Constant Aviation founded as one of the nation’s fastest-growing aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) companies and became a cirtical part of Flexjet’s in-house maintenance operation.
– 2003
Current Flexjet Chairman Kenn Ricci formed Directional Aviation, an investment firm focused solely on the private aviation market; and began to nurture new offerings and acquire existing entities that today comprise Flexjet.
– 1999
Sentient Jet invented the jet card product.
– 1998
Flight Options, entered the fractional private jet marketplace. Marked annual sales of more than $600 million by 2002.
– 1995
Flexjet entered the fractional private jet ownership market as a division of Bombardier Aerospace.
– 1988
Corporate Wings named to the Inc. 500 list of America’s fastest-growing companies. Current Flexjet Chairman Kenn Ricci personally flies 600-700 hours per year as a pilot of Gulfstream G2 and Citation jets for the company.
– 1981
Corporate Wings, originally an aircraft management and charter operation that continues to influence Flexjet acquired by our Chairman Kenn Ricci.
- 2025
Flexjet marks 30 years in business, with plans to unveil initiatives throughout the year that will further solidify its position as the world’s foremost provider of private jet travel.
- 2024
Broke ground on a new private terminal at Farnborough Airport just outside of London. Set to open in 2026, this 22,582-square-foot ramp-side building will be the first FBO facility in Europe exclusive to just the clients of an aircraft operator.
- 2023
Flexjet’s already robust in-house maintenance footprint bolstered with the acquisitions of leading aviation maintenance providers Constant Aviation and Flying Colours Corp.
- 2023
New state-of-the-art headquarters with the world’s most advanced Global Operations Control Center opened in Cleveland, Ohio.
- 2023
Continued growth results in a year-end fleet of 270+, 1,300 pilots and 4,000+ employees across Flexjet and sister-companies.
- 2022
350 pilots and 50 aircraft added to service demand generated by new long-term commitments from customers.
- 2022
Becomes the first private aviation provider to integrate an owned and operated fleet of helicopters to complement the global jet fleet for aircraft Owner use in the U.S. Northeast, Florida/The Bahamas and London.
- 2021
Begin to install a fleet of Embraer Praetor 600 Super-Midsized aircraft to grow the European-based Flexjet fleet.
- 2020
FXAIR launched in North America, specializing in premium on-demand charter.
- 2020
Led industry-first efforts to protect passengers, flight crews and staff from exposure to COVID-19 through measures including testing of crews before each tour of duty; treating all aircraft and facilities with MicroShield 360, an antimicrobial coating system; and Project Lift, which ferried flight crews to their assignments, enabling them to avoid commercial airline travel.
- 2019
Flexjet orders $1.4 billion of Embraer Praetor mid- and super midsized aircraft and Phenom 300 light jets.
- 2019
Opening of Flexjet House, a global experience center and office in London’s Mayfair neighborhood, a European Tactical Control Center in the U.K and a maintenance facility at Milan Linate Airport in Italy.
- 2018
PrivateFly, an established European leader in on-demand private jet charter, acquired and joins the platform of current-day Flexjet companies.
- 2016
Flexjet exercises options for an additional 20 Challenger 350 jets from Bombardier, bringing to 40 the number of firm orders for the aircraft.
- 2016
Acquisition of Birmingham, United Kingdom-based charter and management company FlairJet and Milan Italy-based SIRIO to create the foundation of what would become Flexjet’s European-based operations and fleet.
- 2015
Flexjet innovates the fractional flying service delivery model with the launch of Red Label, offering flight crews dedicated to a single aircraft, artisan aircraft interiors and access to the world’s most-modern fractional jet fleet.
- 2014
First move into offering large-cabin and ultra-long-range aircraft. Flexjet places an order with Gulfstream for up to 50 large-cabin aircraft including the G450, G650 and G500 business jets.
- 2013
Flexjet acquired from Bombardier and operations merged with Flight Options. The combined entity moves forward under the Flexjet brand as one of the world’s largest fractional private jet providers. Acquisition from Bombardier includes orders for new aircraft including the Challenger 350.
- 2012
Sentient Jet acquired and joins the platform of companies that make up present-day Flexjet.
- 2007
Constant Aviation founded as one of the nation’s fastest-growing aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) companies. Now a critical part of Flexjet’s in-house maintenance operation.
- 2003
Current Flexjet Chairman Kenn Ricci forms Directional Aviation, an investment firm focused solely on the private aviation market; and begins to nurture new offerings and acquire existing entities.
- 1999
Sentient Jet invents the jet card product.
- 1998
Flight Options entered the fractional private jet marketplace. Marked annual sales of more than $600 million by 2002.
- 1995
Flexjet entered the fractional private jet ownership market as a division of Bombardier Aerospace.
- 1988
Corporate Wings named to the Inc. 500 list of America’s fastest-growing companies. Current Flexjet Chairman Kenn Ricci personally flies 600-700 hours per year as a pilot of Gulfstream G2 and Citation jets for the company.
- 1981
Corporate Wings, originally an aircraft management and charter operation, acquired by our Chairman Kenn Ricci.
A Culture Fueled by Passion
Flexjet is not simply a line item on the ledger of an impersonal corporate holding company like other fractional operators. At Flexjet, a true passion for aviation is at the core of our business. It is this belief that fuels our employees, our pilots and crew at all levels of leadership and management. Our comprehensive philosophy guides the decisions we make, the services we provide, and the jets we fly. It is this pursuit that helps us grow and evolve in a way that redefines private aviation.
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