Floating fleet charter operator Mountain Aviation has taken delivery of its 26th Cessna Citation X, which it claims makes it the largest operator of the type in the world. The delivery keeps the Broomfield, Colorado-based operator on track to achieve operating 35 Citation Xs by the second quarter of 2021.
In all, the 27-year-old company operates a fleet of more than 60 aircraft, from Beechcraft King Air turboprops to Gulfstream IV-SP large-cabin jets. Mountain Aviation said in the current fourth quarter it ranks third among all private jet floating fleet operators and second in the super-midsize category for flights, hours, and total miles flown. “We're excited to continue our aggressive pursuit of growth and expand our reach in 2021,” said CEO Gregg Fahrenbruch.
In addition to serving the leisure and business charter markets, Mountain Aviation supports the oil and gas industry as well as physician outreach and federal government flights.