Vista America, the U.S. operating partner of charter operator Vista Global Holding, is shifting away from “legacy aircraft models” and will thus sell its Cessna Citation Ultra and X fleets. The U.S. branch comprises charter and aircraft management providers Jet Select, Red Wing Aeroplane, Western Air Charter, and XOJet Aviation, and they will serve customers with the remaining core fleet of Bombardier and Gulfstream jets, as well as midsize Cessna Citation XLSs.
“This decision is aligned with our long-term goal of streamlining the fleet and focusing on the core Vista America-branded Bombardier and Gulfstream aircraft,” said Vista chief commercial officer Ian Moore. “By simplifying the overall fleet, we will be able to focus on our clients’ preferences and our business model. We will continue to offer shorter-journey capabilities through the safety-vetted alliance fleet. The new structure will bring improved operational efficiencies, which will ultimately benefit clients' experience.”
Citation Ultra and X pilots affected by the fleet reduction will be reassigned to other aircraft models at the company. “Regarding the team, we value all of the pilots and therefore those impacted will be reassigned to existing roles available across the Vista members’ fleet,” a company spokesman told AIN.
Vista America was launched on Nov. 1, 2023, and its parent company owns non-controlling minority interests in the four U.S. charter company “operating partners.”