GrandView Aviation has added three new Embraer Phenom 300 light jets to its fleet and plans to add more bases in 2021 as it continues “to gain momentum amidst the pandemic,” the Baltimore, Maryland-based charter operator announced today. The new twinjets bring its Phenom 300 fleet to 10, along with Sikorsky S-76D and Bell 407GXi helicopters.
“Going into 2021, a safe and private way to travel has never been more important and we are expanding our base locations to meet more customers where they are,” said GrandView COO Jessica Naor. “We are transitioning from a regional operator to a national provider of light jets for charter.”
With a recent base opening in Scottsdale, Arizona, GrandView said it will add three more bases in 2021. The company currently operates five charter bases: Scottsdale; Baltimore; Austin, Texas; Chicago; and Atlanta. Company-wide employment is also expected to increase to 80 employees under GrandView’s expansion plans.
Also planned for 2021 is the launch of a pay-per-seat subsidiary. That’s in addition to a program allowing passengers to earn miles on charter flights that can be redeemed for catering, flight credit, and other amenities. That program also offers a flexible cancellation policy and empty-leg specials.