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By Christine Davis | Special to Today's Local News

Michael Hyde, the 54-year-old chairman and chief executive officer of Jetworks, a private jet membership company that calls McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad one of its many homes, provides a fact-based reason for area residents to explore the world of private aviation for business and leisure travel.

In layman's terms, could you please explain the concept of private aviation?
Private aviation was invented by the military for the military and usually was only enjoyed by those who could afford the luxury of private air travel. In recent years, however, private aviation, a multi-billion dollar global industry, has evolved into an efficient business tool driven by the time value of money. Today the major segments of the private-jet travel industry can be broken down into whole aircraft ownership, a variety of fractional ownership programs, charter programs and on-demand charter programs. On-demand charter programs remain the best option for those with minimal flight requirements; there's no upfront or advance purchases or deposits for flight time because you pay by the hour for your flight. If your travel is efficient and you use it wisely, chartering can be the most cost-effective way to go.

Who is your typical client?
The biggest misconception about the industry is cost and who uses it. Certainly celebrities, politicians, athletes, the music industry and leisure travelers all fly with Jetworks, but more and more middle management are seeking private-jet solutions as well. There are over 5,000 private jet ports in the United States compared to 500 commercial airports, allowing the business traveler to fly closer to a specific destination. The same holds true for travel in Europe where there are 3,000 private jet ports compared to 300 commercial airports. Quality of life and productivity are two main reasons more businesses are chartering flights. As an example, if you have an appointment in Dallas tomorrow morning you have to leave today to get there on time, sleep in a strange bed away from your family, all of which results in lower productivity and focus. Alternatively, you can depart from Palomar airport in the morning, make your meeting in Dallas and return home in time for dinner with your family. More companies are valuing quality of life issues for their employees and for themselves.

Are chartered flights as safe as commercial flights?
More so. According to the (Federal Aviation Administration), one in four commercial flights are either cancelled, delayed or diverted. They have also predicted that there are 250 million more air travelers predicted worldwide within the next 10 years with only a three percent investment in commercial airport infrastructure. You may have seen on "60 Minutes" the report that there has been a 47 percent increase in commercial runway incursions (planes being in the wrong place at the wrong time) since 1997.

How would someone choose a private jet company?
If you are going to fly private, you have to invest in a relationship with a quality provider. You need to know the aircraft, the pilots and the real costs. Know the certification firms certifying their aircraft and how they address issues related to quality, safety, pilot training, maintenance and more. Make sure their safety standards not only meet but exceed FAA requirements. Investing in a relationship with a private-jet provider that flies your family and employees is paramount in ensuring safety and transparent, fair pricing. Jetworks offers its members access to a fleet of 1,700 pre-certified private aircraft of all sizes positioned worldwide.

Did you know?

Four billion dollars per year is lost due to commercial flight delays, cancellations or diversions.
- Air Transport Association

The average travel time for a commercial airline trip of 500 miles or less is the equivalent of driving to your destination at 55 miles per hour.
  -NASA

Flying privately for business saves a month of travel time per year versus commercial air travel.
- JD Power and Associates

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ConciAirge/Jetworks Make Travel Easy

There is enough to worry about in life, so why make your private air travel experience more complicated than it has to be? Discerning travelers know that Jetworks’ private jet membership guarantees them the safest and highest quality private jet service anywhere worldwide on all classes of private aircraft. This unparalleled level of private jet mobility is nicely complemented by the company’s personalized ConciAirge service. ConciAirge is a private luxury portal that is simply the very best doorway to destination service for the private jet lifestyle. The nexus of the Jetworks Corporation business discipline has always been to manage a “One Card-One Call-One World” facility where every imaginable detail can be addressed to their members with one simple call. Remember, professional, reliable and comprehensive travel planning is available via Jetworks and ConciAirge.

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The following are the recipients of the 2009 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Scholarship:

• Denise Costa of American Express/National Express
• Raymond Damien of Eagle Aviation – France
• Jennifer Hess of Citigroup
• Woodley Jumis, student
• Monique Kendell of Jetworks Corporation
• Joe Mayer of Alpha Flying
• Kyle Short of Delta AirElite

Monique Kendell, VP of Flight & ConciAirge services for Jetworks Corporation has won the NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers Scholarship for an FAA-approved aircraft dispatcher license. The scholarship for the Dispatchers License is awarded in coordination with NBAA and the Schedulers and Dispatchers Committee due to the gracious support and sponsorship of Airline Ground Schools and the Aircraft Dispatchers Federation. This is Ms. Kendell's second award from the National Business Aviation Association in two years, recognizing her as an extraordinary service professional in the field of private aviation.

Quechee Gorge, VT
Lancaster, PA
Mt. Dora, FL
Brooklyn, NY
Wells, ME
Fredericksburg, VA
Tacoma, WA
Hocking Hills, OH
Savannah, GA
New Hope, PA
St. Augustine, FL
Harbert, MI

Sincerely,

A. Michael Hyde
Chairman & CEO
Jetworks Corporation
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1.866.706.3822
www.jetworksjets.com
 www.conciairge.com

London Executive Aviation, an air charter carrier based in the United Kingdom, says it's the first in Europe to offer in-flight beauty and massage treatments to its customers. Clinicians will be available on its Bombardier Challenger 300 and Embraer Legacy 600 aircraft to provide treatments, which are designed to relieve stress, boost circulation, renew the immune system and fight dehydration. Treatments include hand and arm massages, lower leg and foot massages, head and shoulder massages, facials, manicures and pedicures. All  products used contain natural colored ingredients.

"Private jet chartering is all about eliminating the stress and hassle of modern air travel, so you arrive on time and at your best," said LEA's managing director. "You only get one chance to make a first impression, so why not arrive looking and feeling 110 percent?"

This year's National Business Aviation Association's convention in Orlando, Fla., attractted 30,811 attendees. "This year's show comes amidst spikes in the cost of fuel, tightening credit markets and a challenging economy,"NBAA President Ed Bolen said. "Business aviation has been impacted by adverse economic trends like every other industry, so we're pleased that our convention continues to offer a valuable marketing and networking opportunity for our member companies."

Bolen said there were a total of 5,302 exhibit booths at the convention; in 2007 there were 5,257 exhibit booths, an all-time high. Of the 1,183 exhibitors, he said they represented new business aircraft and avionics firms, handling organizations, fractional providers, charter/lease companies, technology-development firms and a host of other businesses from all over the United States. A record-setting 139 piston, turboprop and jet aircraft were on display at Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), nearby the convention held at the Orange County Convention Center.

By Monique Kendell, VP ConciAirge Services, Jetworks Corporation
September 23, 2008