Carlisle Air Group partners with Worldwide Jet Charter

Part 135 Operators Carlisle Air Group and Worldwide Jet Charter join forces to strengthen aircraft charter and aircraft management segments

Portsmouth, NH - January 23, 2019 - Aircraft management firm Carlisle Air Group announced today a strategic alliance with Worldwide Jet Charter. This partnership gives Carlisle Air aircraft owners access to Worldwide Jet's charter fleet and support network, and in turn, provides a high-end aircraft management option for Worldwide's clients.

Headquartered in New England, Carlisle Air Group represents aviation interests around the world. Founded in 2002, it has managed Gulfstream, Challenger, Falcon, Hawker, Citation, Westwind and King Air aircraft. Christopher Chapman, Director of Operations for Carlisle Air Corporation, dba Carlisle Air Group, stated "Worldwide Jet is an established leader in the charter industry. Teaming up with them and their expertise really puts us on the map. Having access to their support and charter network is what will set us apart as an aircraft management company."

Worldwide Jet will provide sales and trip support for the Carlisle fleet. Chapman, who started with Carlisle in 2007 as Chief Pilot added "This is a win. To have a team like Worldwide Jet behind us is really exciting. Worldwide flies more charter hours than any other operator in the industry. We are thrilled to be partnering with them."

Worldwide Jet Charter, Inc based in Phoenix, AZ operates a charter fleet of Lear 60, Challenger 601, Gulfstream IV and Global Express aircraft. Today the fleet has a global reach, however, began as the pioneer in the Coast to Coast "Transcon" or Transcontinental charter model. By utilizing dual East and West Coast hubs they continue offer one-way pricing across the country. Andrew Kaufman, President and CEO of Worldwide Jet said "We have always been known as a charter company. Aligning ourselves with Carlisle gives us a preferred aircraft management partner to better serve our clients and the industry."