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Latitude 33 adds super midsize capacity
Further expansion into the super midsize category sees one San Diego operator accommodating more non-stop transcontinental operations, and delivering the range to reach Europe with just one stop.
Latitude 33 Aviation's eight seater Challenger 300 is equipped with a galley, fully enclosed lavatory, wi-fi and widescreen LCD monitors.

California operator Latitude 33 Aviation has added a Challenger 300 and its fifth Phenom 300 to its charter fleet. Based at Hawthorne airport, the company serves charter demand in San Diego and Los Angeles.

The Challenger 300 has a stand-up cabin over six feet high that can comfortably holding nine passengers. There are eight leather seats, with an additional seat available in the enclosed lavatory. The aircraft is equipped with a galley complete with microwave and coffee maker, widescreen LCD monitors and a large inflight accessible baggage compartment that will hold skis, golf clubs and luggage. Passengers can also work on board with ground-based wi-fi.

The Phenom has charcoal, red and black stripes on a solid white base with grey leather seating, wood cabinet finish and grey carpet inside. Inflight internet access and an inflight phone system enable travellers to take phone calls and video meetings, and uniquely for its class it includes an externally serviceable lavatory, sink and closing door for full privacy.

The Phenom 300 is equipped with the Prodigy Touch Flight Deck enabling single pilot operation. This 2017 model can travel from Las Vegas to Toronto nonstop.

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