Solairus Aviation, a private aviation services company based in the San Francisco Bay Area, recently took delivery of the first Gulfstream G600 aircraft for use in Part 135 charter operations. The aircraft will be based at San Francisco International airport.

“We are thrilled to have the world's first G600 available for charter flights,” says CEO Dan Drohan. “This aircraft immediately caught our attention when it was announced in October 2014, and it has lived up to its billing. Our pilots who have flown it are already very fond of its revolutionary flight deck, and our discerning customers will discover that the cabin is so comfortable and functional, they will forget it's one of the fastest business jets on the market.”

In addition to offering charter services on the G600, Solairus will also handle the jet's aircraft management, ensuring that all aspects of operation and safety are taken care of, from maintenance to flight crew to FAA regulatory compliance.

Solairus manages more than 50 Gulfstream aircraft and uses approximately half in charter operations.

“Solairus has been an extremely valued customer of ours since 2009,” states Gulfstream president Mark Burns. “We are proud that nearly a third of its managed fleet is made up by Gulfstream aircraft, from the Gulfstream G650 to the Gulfstream G200, and honoured that it will be the first G600 charter operator.”

The G600, which entered service on August 8 2019, can fly 6,500 nm at Mach 0.85 and 5,500 nm at Mach 0.90. Its maximum operating speed is Mach 0.925. The jet has a long, wide cabin and can be configured for up to four living areas, including the option for a fixed bed. It also features the OEM's Symmetry Flight Deck, which includes active control sidesticks and 10 touch screens.