Colorado-based AspenJet is set to provide non-stop flights to select major US markets, beginning in 2021. With affluent travellers exploring semi-private transportation options, AspenJet says it is making the process easier and more experiential with a greater personal health and safety solution.

In addition to direct flights between Aspen and New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale and select Texas markets, AspenJet is also creating the Colorado adventure air transfer service SlingShot, to facilitate access to nearby resort destinations such as Eagle/Vail, Steamboat Springs and Telluride.

All AspenJet flights will be serviced by an Embraer ERJ-175 aircraft with GE CF34-8E5 engines. The aircraft, which comes off the production line as an 88-seat passenger airliner, will not only be retrofitted to a spacious, properly COVID-distanced, executive 30-seat configuration, but will also include a SkyKennel for passenger pets, as well as a walk-up SkyLounge. These modifications will give the aircraft additional weight and fuel capacity, allowing for longer-haul (non-stop) flight offerings.

“Having been a frequent visitor to Aspen since the mid-1970s, living here full-time now and having followed the Aspen visioning process quite intently, I believe we've identified the perfect solution at just the right time,” states AspenJet founder, president and CEO Patrick Dial. “The current trend of consumers crowd-sourcing semi-private air travel is not just about COVID-distancing or saving money. Rather, it's more about enjoying an elevated travel experience that begins the minute you hand the valet your keys, bypass TSA lines and quickly get on board a private jet, not after the tiring beat-down you experience in getting to your destination.

“It's also about making new friends, ones you might hike, ski, dine or possibly do some new business with, as well as enjoying a more eco-friendly way to fly. Think carpool for the jet-set crowd.”

Launched by Superstition Aviation, AspenJet plans to execute on its low carbon ambitions in association with Strataflex Industrial Service Group through in-flight uses of eco-friendly materials, enhanced fuel logistics and new biojet fuels. Aircraft will be operated for AspenJet by Jet Aviation Flight Services or other DOT/FAA certified air carriers.