New Operator Secures FAA Part 135 Certificate

Planet Nine (P9), a new boutique U.S.-based ultra long-haul charter specialist, has secured an FAA Part 135 operating certificate and is making its first Dassault Falcon 7X available for charter. The company intends to have four 7Xs operational by year end, with deliveries scheduled for August, September and December this year.

Headquartered out of Los Angeles, CA and London, U.K. with a staff of 28 full time employees, co-founders Matt Walter and James Seagrim are positioning Planet Nine to offer a compelling and competitive offering in the premium end of the ultra long-range charter market.

From London, Kirti Odedra heads the Sales Department and Bill Wulf, a former Senior VP and Chief Financial Officer of NetJets with a 20-year tenure serving the group in the US and internationally, serves as Chief Financial Officer. Combined, the management team has over 75 years’ experience in business aviation.

P9 brings a new offering into the long haul business jet market with the 5,950 nm range Falcon 7X, stylishly configured for 11-16 passengers, with six beds for overnight flying. With operating costs at least 30% lower than equivalent Gulfstream G550 and Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft, the 7X has a distinct advantage over its competition.  Its aircraft will all feature sparklingly refurbished cabin interiors, including full Wi-Fi and IFE from Gogo/Swift Broadband. On all domestic charters in the US, Wi-Fi will be complimentary. “Charter broker relationships will be very important to Planet Nine, and we are looking forward to working with all the traditional and disruptive companies,” said Director of Sales, Kirti Odedra.

"We congratulate Planet Nine on securing its operating licence," said Dassault FalconJet CEO Jean Rosanvallon. "We have been supporting their team closely over the six months since the company’s formation and are thrilled that their mainstay aircraft choice is the Falcon 7X.”

“Our operation will center on a floating fleet model, and the efficiency it brings to our operations we can then pass on to our customers and friends in the form of better pricing,” said James Seagrim, Director of Operations. “From our previous careers at Advanced Air Management, we built an unbeatable boutique operation, renowned for its service, safety and efficiency. Under our stewardship Advanced Air quickly became the “go to” operator in California. The excellent performance the Falcon 7X affords will give us an even greater competitive advantage than before. We duly look forward to welcoming back many clients who worked with us previously, as we will offer the same level of service, care, and unbeatable value for money that built our reputation.”

All Planet Nine’s aircraft have undergone thorough C Checks with accredited MRO’s overseen by its Director of Maintenance, Joe Ponce. Planet Nine is planning a launch to introduce the team and showcase its new aircraft ahead of the NBAA Convention in October, where it will make its formal debut.

(Image provided with Planet 9 news release)

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