CINCINNATI, March 19, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Delta AirElite has added a Beechcraft Premier I to its growing nationwide fleet of modern business jets. The addition of this popular light jet is part of the company's expansion as demand continues to grow with the success of its attractive Fleet Membership program. The late-model jet will be based in the San Francisco Bay area and will serve AirElite's growing southwest customer base.
"Our customers desire the most advanced and modern aircraft for their travel needs and this addition is a great complement to our expanding fleet," said Brandon Greene Sales Director, Delta AirElite Business Jets. "With its west coast base, the Premier I will serve popular destinations on the West Coast, Rocky Mountain States, and the Desert Southwest including locations like Scottsdale and Las Vegas."
The Premier I offers the largest cabin in its class with spacious seating for up to six passengers. With speeds up to 520 mph at 41,000 feet, the aircraft is one of the fastest and efficient light jets available. The Premier I features an oversized baggage compartment designed to transport skis, golf clubs and a variety of passenger baggage.
Delta AirElite continues to strategically grow its fleet through aircraft management agreements which provide high-quality and well-maintained jets for its broad base of customers. Aircraft management agreements are an attractive option for corporations and aircraft owners who want to lower aircraft ownership costs, generate revenue and enjoy unique benefits available only through Delta AirElite.
Delta AirElite Business Jets is a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, providing aircraft charter, aircraft management and its innovative Fleet Membership program. With 24 years of serving business aviation travelers, Delta AirElite is the only business jet operator owned by a major U.S. airline. The company operates a diverse fleet of Beechcraft, Bombardier, Learjet, Gulfstream, Hawker and Cessna aircraft. Delta AirElite was recently voted Best Private Jet Service by readers of Executive Travel Magazine and was recognized as a Robb Report "Best of the Best" for the fourth consecutive year. For more information, please call 877-DAE-JETS (877-323-5387) or visit www.AirElite.com