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Leviate Air Group Acquires Vault Aviation
By: Matt Thurber
Caption: Expands company’s services for sports and entertainment clients
Word Count: 211
Leviate Air Group has purchased charter broker Vault Aviation, adding to the Dallas-based company's charter provider World Class Jet (dba Leviate Jet Management) and charter broker Leviate Air Charter, as well as a business aircraft sales division. Vault Aviation specializes in booking charters for sports, entertainment, and high-net-worth clients.
“This acquisition represents a pivotal step in Leviate Air Group’s growth strategy,” said Leviate Air Group CEO Luis Barros. Vault Aviation has built a trusted reputation among some of the most discerning clients in the industry, and we are proud to integrate their expertise and client relationships into our organization. Together, we will continue to raise the bar for service and innovation in private aviation.”
Leviate Air Group’s charter fleet includes a Bombardier Challenger 300s and Global 5000; Cessna Citation CJ3+, XLS, and X; Embraer Phenom 300; and several HondaJets.
“Joining forces with Leviate Air Group offers Vault Aviation’s clients an immediate gateway to a full suite of aviation services, including aircraft sales and acquisitions, aircraft management, and priority access to Leviate’s growing fleet,” said Vault Aviation president and co-founder Paul Taskalos. “We’ll be looking to aggressively expand our footprint, offering services to professional athletes, talent management firms, and sports agencies.”