Jet Linx Resumes Falcon 900EX and G450, Retires Citation 2

Jet Linx Aviation (JL), headquartered at Omaha Eppley Airfield, has undertaken significant adjustments to its Part 135-certified fleet in November 2024. The company has resumed operations with the Falcon 900EX and Gulfstream G450 aircraft types while retiring its last Citation Jet 2 and sole Hawker 400XT, according to recent findings from ch-aviation research.

After a two-and-a-half-year hiatus, Jet Linx Aviation has reintroduced the Gulfstream G450 to its Part 135 fleet. The aircraft, registered as N555TF (msn 4080), is a 17.4-year-old jet that was previously operated privately within the United States. It commenced operations under Jet Linx’s ‘JTL’ code on November 25, executing a round-trip flight between Scottsdale and Tucson International Airport. Historically, Jet Linx operated three G450s between 2019 and 2022, and the reintroduction of N555TF marks a strategic expansion of their high-performance aircraft offerings.

In parallel, the company has also reinstated the Falcon 900EX type following its retirement in October. The Falcon 900EX, registered as N420PD (msn 84), is a 24-year-old aircraft that was formerly under the Part 135 certificate of SC Aviation. Operating as the sole unit of its type for SC Aviation, N420PD last flew under the ‘COL’ code on November 10, servicing routes between Waukesha and Kenosha before transitioning to Jet Linx on November 28. Since joining Jet Linx’s ‘JTL’ code, it has been active, including flights to Lafayette Purdue University. SC Aviation continues to operate other Dassault-manufactured aircraft, including a Falcon 7X and two Falcon 2000s.

In a move to streamline its fleet, Jet Linx Aviation has retired its final Citation Jet 2, registered as N420EH (msn 525A-0027). This 23.5-year-old jet was last active under the ‘JTL’ code on October 21, operating between Minneapolis Flying Cloud and Denver Rocky Mountain. Since its retirement, N420EH has transitioned to private operations and is no longer part of any Part 135-certified fleet. Jet Linx had operated three Citation Jet 2 units since 2017, and the retirement of the last unit marks the end of its operations with this aircraft type.

Additionally, Jet Linx Aviation has retired its sole Hawker 400XT, registered as N12XP (msn RK-458). This 19.4-year-old aircraft last flew under the ‘JTL’ code on August 11, servicing flights from Detroit Willow Run to Charlotte International Airport. The Hawker 400XT is no longer part of any charter fleet and remains retired from active service.

Following these retirements, Jet Linx Aviation’s Part 135-certified fleet now comprises seven other HondaJet aircraft across three different variants, including three HondaJet Elite, three HondaJet Elite IIs, and one HondaJet Elite S. The fleet also includes a Hawker 750 and a King Air B200, providing a diverse range of options for various charter needs.

The fleet adjustments are part of Jet Linx Aviation’s ongoing efforts to optimize operations and enhance service offerings. Cost-cutting measures have led to the return of some leased HA-420s and additional retirements, reducing the company’s charter fleet from 28 jets at the beginning of the year. The recent management takeover by FlyExclusive (JRE) based in Kinston is expected to result in further aircraft leaving Jet Linx’s fleet and being incorporated into FlyExclusive’s operations, signaling continued consolidation within the executive jet charter market.

FlyExclusive’s strategic acquisition of Jet Linx Aviation is aimed at expanding its operational capabilities and enhancing its service portfolio. By integrating Jet Linx’s aircraft into its fleet, FlyExclusive seeks to offer a broader range of high-performance jets to meet diverse client demands, ensuring greater flexibility and efficiency in its charter services.

As Jet Linx Aviation transitions under FlyExclusive’s management, the company remains committed to maintaining high standards of safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction. The retirement of older aircraft types and the introduction of newer models reflect a proactive approach to fleet modernization, enabling the company to better serve its clientele and adapt to the evolving demands of the executive aviation market.

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