Mike Tamkus Joins Solairus Aviation

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San Francisco, CA (October 23, 2019) – Solairus Aviation is pleased to announce the addition of Mike Tamkus to its executive leadership team. Tamkus brings to Solairus over twenty years of experience in the aviation industry, including roles with several notable aviation companies throughout the US, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Client Services and Sales for NetJets …

Solairus’ Private Jet Charter Membership

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New York (June 19, 2019) – Solairus has revamped and renamed its charter membership service with the recently introduced Altitude 25-hour charter program. Altitude 25 features all-inclusive pricing, guaranteed availability, no positioning charges, streamlined booking, transparent account processing, and interchangeable charter hours with no long-term commitment required. Program highlights include 60-minute segment and 2-hour daily minimums, guaranteed availability with 24 …

Solairus Renews ARG/US Platinum Rating

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For Immediate Release Solairus Renews ARG/US Platinum Rating in a “No Findings” Safety Audit San Francisco, CA (December 13, 2017) – Solairus Aviation has once again reaffirmed its commitment to safety by recertifying its ARG/US Platinum rating. Upon completion of ARG/US’ recent audit of all Solairus operations, maintenance and safety practices, Solairus was once again awarded the prestigious ARG/US Platinum …

Gulfstreams Join Solairus’ Charter Jet Fleet

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San Francisco and Teterboro additions boost large-cabin fleet to 20 total. San Francisco, CA (November 3, 2016) – Just in time for the holidays, Solairus Aviation has added a San Francisco Bay Area-based Gulfstream GIV-SP and a Teterboro, NJ-based Gulfstream G450 to its nationwide charter fleet. With these two additions, Solairus now has ten Gulfstreams and twenty large-cabin jets total …

Four Charter Jets Join Solairus In Q3 2016

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Solairus Aviation adds Denver and California based jets to the charter fleet. San Francisco, CA (September 22, 2016) – Solairus Aviation has closed out the hot summer months with the addition of four charter aircraft, two each in Colorado and California. Solairus’ robust charter certificate now features 47 aircraft nationwide. Both Colorado aircraft, a light-jet Embraer Phenom 100 and a …

Lucky Seven for Solairus in Q1 2016

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Solairus adds seven charter aircraft in the first three months of 2016 San Francisco, CA (April 6, 2016) – Solairus Aviation has added seven aircraft to its charter fleet in Q1 of 2016, bringing the total number of aircraft on its charter certificate to 52. Northeast large-cabin additions include a Global 5000 and a Challenger 605 based near Boston, Massachusetts and …

Steve Foley Appointed Solairus Executive VP

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Las Vegas, NV, Nov. 18, 2015 – After a decorated Naval Aviation career and an ensuing role in the leadership of a worldwide organizational and safety-consulting firm, Steve Foley has joined Solairus Aviation’s senior executive team. Foley’s immediate responsibilities will include oversight of Solairus’ Charter Sales division. Additionally, he will provide support and influence to the company’s relationship development and …

Solairus’ Cartwright Leadership Scholarship

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For Immediate Release Las Vegas, NV, Nov. 17, 2015 – Solairus Aviation is pleased to announce the creation of the Jake Cartwright Leadership Scholarship to support candidates in the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) program. The new scholarship, underwritten by Solarius, will fund up to three CAM candidates, paying for all certification costs, including application fees, …

Petaluma Company Will Take Care Of Your Jet

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Flying largely under the radar in a modern office building on the edge of Petaluma’s downtown, Solairus Aviation has become a major player in the world of private aircraft management, with around 80 local employees joining a total of 500 pilots, crew, mechanics and administrative workers across the country, said CEO Dan Drohan. With its roots in an aerial tour …

Solairus Expands California Headquarters

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San Francisco, CA (June 24, 2015) The first six months of 2015 have seen Solairus Aviation add fifteen new accounts to their nationwide fleet. The new additions include six Gulfstreams, six Dassault Falcons, two Bombardier Challengers, and a Learjet 60XR. Seven of these new aircraft are certified for Part 135 flight operations. To help safely operate Solairus’ total fleet of …