Earth To EarthJet (Another Air Taxi)
Things are moving fast in the very light jet and air taxi business but a company called Earthjet seems to have arrived on the scene in a split second. In a news release issued last Friday, the company says it’s guiding the development of a “purpose-designed” air taxi aircraft with a stand-up cabin and a fully loaded range of 1,000 miles. It says the plane will be certified and built by an unnamed established aerospace company and provide an unheard-of level of service and convenience for customers — at “airline prices.” Although the aircraft hasn’t been built, the company is set up to take reservations on the point-to-point service. It’s also offering franchises for sale. The office was closed Sunday when we tried to reach someone for comment.
Things are moving fast in the very light jet and air taxi business but a company called Earthjet seems to have arrived on the scene in a split second. In a news release issued last Friday, the company says it's guiding the development of a "purpose-designed" air taxi aircraft with a stand-up cabin and a fully loaded range of 1,000 miles. It says the plane will be certified and built by an unnamed established aerospace company and provide an unheard-of level of service and convenience for customers -- at "airline prices." Although the aircraft hasn't been built, the company is set up to take reservations on the point-to-point service. It's also offering franchises for sale. The office was closed Sunday when we tried to reach someone for comment. According to Earthjet's Web site, passengers will pay from $375 to $975 for flights that take off and land at airports of their choice. The reservations site (online and toll-free number) is already set up but not functional yet. A disclaimer says the company is still waiting for FAA and international approval for its "proposed" service.
