Quick Takes -- Santa Monica Ban, Majestic Jet

FAA to Block Santa Monica Jet Ban Blocking the ban on business jets with approach speeds more than 136 miles per hour at Santa Monica Airport came one step closer last week when the Federal Aviation Administration filed a legal action to overturn the ban. The ban impacts about seven percent of the flights...

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FAA to Block Santa Monica Jet Ban
Blocking the ban on business jets with approach speeds more than 136 miles per hour at Santa Monica Airport came one step closer last week when the Federal Aviation Administration filed a legal action to overturn the ban. The ban impacts about seven percent of the flights operations at the airport, according to the Los Angeles Times, which noted the city is citing safety concerns for its proposed ban. Santa Monica rejected the FAA’s action, saying it will start imposing sanctions regardless of the FAA-issued cease-and-desist order. It cited the increasing Congressional concern about FAA’s safety oversight programs, adding that FAA seems to put operator convenience above public safety.

Majestic Jet Gains Part 135 Certification
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-Majestic Jet launched its jet charter web site last week after gaining its Part 135 air carrier certification from the Federal Aviation Administration in March. The carrier launched its website, www.majesticjet.com, offering clients the ability to request a quote for charter pricing directly on the site. Majestic Jet provides flexible charter services by offering available empty-leg flights or book round-trip or one-way private charter flights.
Majestic Jet was founded in the spring of 2007 by professional charter pilots with more than 35 years of combined experience in meeting Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 135 operating requirements. The Majestic Jet charter fleet consists primarily of Gulfstream Astra G100 and Bombardier Learjet 55 aircraft, with plans set for additional Learjet aircraft. Along with its charter services, Majestic Jet also provides detailed aircraft management capabilities.
The recent granting of its FAR Part 135 certificate allows Majestic Jet to fully cater to its clients and meet the extremely high demand for charter aircraft. "We are continuing to see a shift from fractional ownership and jet cards to on-demand charter as our clients see that they can get an identical product from a safety, comfort, and luxury perspective for a significantly reduced price," said Patrick Rosen, charter coordinator. "You save an average of over three hours per every flight leg by not having to deal with busy terminals, rigid commercial airline schedules, slow check-in process, waiting for connecting flights, and endless customs/immigration lines. These savings alone often pay for your entire trip in increased productivity and efficient use of your time, as the privacy you experience allows you to use your flight time more effectively."
"From business leaders to political figures, celebrities and luxury vacation travelers, we cater to discriminating customers of all kinds," said Matt Franzak, president of Majestic Jets. "Clients of Majestic Jet can be assured of their privacy and confidentiality at all times."