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Thrive expands its charter options with G600 order
Thrive Aviation is keen to stretch its long range operations, hence its acquisition of a Gulfstream G600. Charter will begin after delivery is achieved in the summer.
The G600 was the obvious choice for Thrive when looking to add a long range model to its fleet of light, mid, super-mid and large cabin aircraft.

Las Vegas-headquartered owner/operator Thrive Aviation has placed an order for its first Gulfstream, a G600. Delivery is due for summer 2022 and brings the fleet total to 18.

The addition of the G600 marks not only a new relationship with Gulfstream Aerospace Corp, but also Thrive Aviation's entry into the long range class of business jets. This news comes on the heels of its recent order of three super-midsize Citation Longitudes being delivered in Q1 and Q2 this year.

Thrive CEO Curtis Edenfield says: "We're not only thrilled about our new relationship with Gulfstream, but also elated to bring yet another option to our clients and partners in a market that is starving for inventory.

"The G600 was the obvious choice for adding a long range model to our sophisticated fleet of light, mid, super-mid and large cabin aircraft. We know the performance, quality and support are second to none with the Gulfstream product. One of things I'm most excited about is the opportunity this means for our employees and the company as a whole. Our entry into this new aircraft class and our blossoming partnership with Gulfstream is a testament to what we're building here at Thrive."

"We're pleased to have the opportunity to partner with Thrive on its first Gulfstream and the G600," adds Gulfstream president Mark Burns. "Among its many benefits, including safety, efficiency and the industry's most advanced technology, we are looking forward to Thrive and its customers experiencing Gulfstream's unparalleled signature cabin experience. We also look forward to supporting Thrive at the new Gulfstream customer support service centre in Mesa, Arizona, which will serve our customers based in and traveling through the US West Coast."

The G600 is designed and built at Gulfstream's worldwide headquarters in Savannah, Georgia and will be outfitted at its Dallas, Texas completions centre.

The new G600 will be added to Thrive's AOC and will be available for on-demand, private charter.

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