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Pegasus Elite Aviation adds 3rd Gulfstream G650 to charter fleet

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Pegasus Elite Aviation adds 3rd Gulfstream G650 to charter fleet  - Business aviation publisher
Dana Ermolenko
Country: United States Aircraft: Airplanes

Los Angeles-based Pegasus Elite Aviation' managed fleet has added a new asset: a Gulfstream G650 jet, which has officially arrived at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and is now available for global charter operations. The deployment of N928DJ marks the 11th large-cabin aircraft in the Pegasus fleet and its 3rd Gulfstream G650, demonstrating Pegasus Elite Aviation's ambition to cultivate the high-end aviation market and strengthen its position as a Southern California aviation hub.

Adam Stanley, CEO of Pegasus Elite Aviation, commented: "This aircraft represents the highest standard of modern private aviation. The addition of N928DJ is not just an expansion of our fleet size, but a fulfillment of our promise to global customers—to provide a flight experience that combines speed, safety, and ultimate personalized service."

Gulfstream G650 has long been hailed as the pinnacle of ultra-long-range business flight. Powered by twin Rolls-Royce BR725 turbofan engines, the aircraft possesses a formidable range of approximately 7,000 nautical miles. At high-speed cruise of Mach 0.85 to 0.90, it can easily complete transcontinental missions such as nonstop flights from Los Angeles to London, New York, or even Tokyo. Furthermore, its maximum operating altitude of 51,000 feet ensures the aircraft can cruise smoothly above most commercial flight paths and weather disruptions, securing maximum itinerary efficiency for business elites.

The newly added N928DJ further realizes a philosophy of space. Departing from common compact configurations, the aircraft features only 10 premium seats, ensuring the most spacious seating for every passenger. Most notably, it is configured with a master bedroom featuring a full-size bed. For business elites who frequently travel between Los Angeles and London, Tokyo, or New York, this means enjoying deep sleep comparable to a boutique hotel at tens of thousands of feet. Simultaneously, addressing the business need to "stay connected," N928DJ pioneered the introduction of Starlink high-speed global Wi-Fi. Whether conducting video conferences over the Atlantic or streaming high-definition video, passengers can maintain a high-speed, stable connection, breaking the digital isolation of long-haul flights in the past.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY) has long been regarded as the aerial gateway for Los Angeles business owners, Hollywood executives, and international dignitaries. As demand for transcontinental private flight continues to grow, Pegasus Elite Aviation is expanding its fleet to strengthen its presence and upgrading hardware configurations to meet increasingly diverse international market needs, undoubtedly demonstrating its ambition for market expansion within the highly competitive charter industry.

 

 





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