Fractional HondaJet operator Volato inked an agreement this week with charter firm Fly Alliance that will provide its customers with access to larger-cabin jets.
The announced partnership comes before Volato begins taking deliveries of super-midsize Gulfstream G280s in the first quarter. Volato announced its Gulfstream order for a quartet of G280s last September and expects all will be delivered next year. Like Volato’s HondaJets, they will be available for fractional ownership.
“We are now taking deposits for fractional customers and ahead of the delivery we will be flying those G280 customers on Fly Alliance heavy jets,” Volato CEO and co-founder Matt Liotta told AIN. “To support our G280 fractional and jet card programs, we’ve entered into this agreement to also have access to a minimum [of] 10-passenger planes.”
Liotta noted that the company’s existing HondaJet customers will have access to the larger aircraft at a surcharge. “We are always seeking opportunities to enhance our capability to fulfill the varied requirements of our program customers,” he said, adding that access to Fly Alliance's fleet will allow his company to cater to larger group travel. “As part of our unwavering commitment to safety, we conducted a comprehensive safety audit of Fly Alliance's operations, which delivered excellent results.”