Jet Based In San Jose

Delta AirElite Business Jets announced on Wednesday it has added a new Citation X business jet to its operating certificate. The aircraft, which is based at the San Jose (CA)International Airport, joins Delta AirElite's fleet through a charter management agreement.

The company says charter management agreements allow it to increase aircraft availability without large capital commitments and to offer on-demand charter service on a broad base of high-quality, well-maintained corporate jets. The agreements also enable Delta AirElite to offer an attractive option for corporations and aircraft owners who want to lower aircraft ownership costs by having their corporate jets certified for Delta AirElite's commercial charter operations.

The eight-seat, 3,300nm Citation X joins Delta AirElite Business Jets' diverse fleet, including Bombardier Challenger, Learjet, Gulfstream and Cessna Aircraft. The company claims it has over 400 business jets positioned throughout the United States.

Now in its 20th year, Delta AirElite Business Jets is a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, providing aircraft charter, aircraft management, and its innovative Fleet Membership Program. It is the only business jet operator owned by a major U.S. airline.

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