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Q & A > GLOBAL JET
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Q & A > GLOBAL JET
1 – How many aircraft does Global Jet currently manage for commercial and private use ?
A world-renowned and trusted brand for more than two decades , Global Jet manages more than 70 aircraft in private and commercial capacities for international corporations , financial institutions , and high net worth individuals . On this basis , there are currently 25 private jets that are available for commercial use .
2 – Is the fleet very diverse or does Global Jet mainly manage one specific type of aircraft ?
As well as being one of the largest operators in the world , Global Jet also operates one of the most diverse fleets , with around 37 aircraft types from established manufacturers . To list a few : Airbus ACJ318 , ACJ319 , ACJ330 , ACJ340 ; Boeing B787 , B767 , B737 ; Bombardier Global 7500 , Global 6500 / 600 , Global Express XRS , Challenger 350 ; Dassault Falcon 8X , Falcon 7X , Falcon 900EX , Falcon 2000S ; Gulfstream G650 / ER G550 , G200 , Embraer Legacy 650 , Legacy 600 , Legacy 450 , Cessna Latitude . Etc
Furthermore , we can offer any type of jet thanks to our 24 / 7 brokerage team . From the very light jet through the mid-size and long-range business jet up to the VIP airliners , our broker specialists will make sure that our guests will get the most competitive travel solutions without compromising on quality and safety .
3 – As we know COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the travel industry , how has Global Jet adapted in these times and have you seen a fall in demand ?
There have been some changes in the private aviation industry since the beginning of COVID-19 . At first , there was a decrease in demand as a result of a sentiment of fear and with all the new restrictions imposed by each country .
Since the beginning of the pandemic , Global Jet has directly taken strict precautions to protect our passengers , our crew and our employees , while continuing our activity dedicated to our customers . We enforced additional measures regarding safety and hygiene aligned with all the new aviation regulations .
As mentioned , we continued our activity and supported our passengers and did our utmost to perform their worldwide trips while respecting the newly imposed travel regulations .
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