JetSuite
#101
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Word is that JS is adding 10 Phenom 300s and 10 larger aircraft (potentially Legacy 600/650s) next year alone. Some pretty big expansion plans.... Makes sense since they now have a good brand and sizable customer base.
#102
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Not what I hear. Friend on the inside tells me all the emphasis is on the secretive "JetSuiteX".
#108
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Another insider told me that the Phenom 300's will simply replace the CJ3's: no net growth. Larger aircraft are seen as the carrot to keep people interested.
#109
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Sure, the Phenom 100 works well on the California to Vegas or SDL flights, but what if those same customers need to fly to Dallas or Miami from SoCal with 4 pax and bags? How many CJ3s are available out West to cover these types of trips? I think flexibility of options to meet trip needs is a big deal to these customers. The Phenom 300 is certainly versatile from a range/performance standpoint and dual flying with the 100s makes it a no brainier.
When are we going to hear more about the rumored Legacy 600/650 order? Some initial rumors and then nothing....
#110
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JS moving into the large cabin market with the 600/650 Would be a big change to the business model. Selling empty legs for 69 bucks in a Legacy will quickly bankrupt the company. The JS model works for them right now with light cabin planes, but I am not sure transferring the model to larger planes will work.