Jet Corporate Halts Operations as Commercial Aircraft Operator
Jet Corporate, a Lyon Bron-based aviation firm, has officially ceased its operations as a commercial aircraft operator as of August 1, 2024. This update follows a review of records from the French civil aviation authority, which confirmed that Jet Corporate’s Air Operator Certificate (AOC) is no longer valid, signaling the end of the company’s commercial flight services. Although the company remains registered as an entity, it has shifted its operations, now without the authorization required for commercial flights.
Before halting its services, Jet Corporate operated a single aircraft, a Cessna Citation Jet 1+ registered as F-HRCA (manufacturer serial number 525-0650). This aircraft, approximately 17 years old, has been relocated and is currently based in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Since the company’s commercial cessation, the aircraft has been registered to Speedfly 2, a lessor, yet it operates without an assigned operator callsign. The jet itself remains owned by Investair Normandy, indicating that while the aircraft continues to be in use, it no longer falls under Jet Corporate’s management for commercial operations.
Jet Corporate was founded in 2012 under the leadership of Rodolphe Deveaux, positioning itself within the business aviation sector to offer private jet services. Over the years, it focused on providing tailored business jet solutions, with a specialization in operating the Cessna Citation Jet 1+. Despite the company’s operational end in the commercial sector, the business entity remains active on paper. However, the firm’s online presence has diminished, with its official website currently inactive, further signaling a wind-down of its public-facing business operations.
The shift in the aircraft’s status to a new operational location in Columbia, South Carolina, suggests that while Jet Corporate is stepping back from commercial aviation, the aircraft will continue to serve in a non-commercial capacity under different management. This transition highlights a broader trend within the business aviation sector, where operators may exit commercial services but retain the ability to lease their assets to private entities or use them in non-commercial capacities. By transferring the Cessna Citation Jet 1+ to a lessor, Jet Corporate has preserved the operational viability of the aircraft, albeit in a new market and operational setting.
The company’s cessation of its AOC and operational activities underscores the challenges faced by small business jet operators in Europe, where regulatory compliance and market demands can significantly impact operational costs and business sustainability. As smaller operators adapt to shifting market conditions, some may choose to consolidate or exit the commercial market, instead favoring leasing models or partnerships with other entities that allow their assets to remain active without the same regulatory burdens.
Jet Corporate’s future remains uncertain, with the status of its only aircraft now based in the United States. However, the company’s legacy in the business aviation sector reflects a decade of service aimed at offering high-end travel solutions to clients. While it may no longer operate commercial flights, Jet Corporate’s assets will likely continue to serve a role in the aviation market, adjusted to meet the demands of a changing industry landscape.
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