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Latitude 33 Aviation
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Van Nuys Airport

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Latitude 33 welcomes first charter Gulfstream amongst the Challengers
The aircraft open the door to expanded global charter operations for Latitude 33, supporting travellers who require intercontinental capability, elevated comfort and dependable performance.
Latitude 33 charter director Jesse Cunningham.
Read this story in our March/April 2026 printed issue.

Latitude 33 Aviation has added a Gulfstream G450 to its charter fleet, marking the Californian private jet charter and aircraft management provider’s first Gulfstream aircraft to be available on its charter certificate. This milestone expands the company’s large-cabin charter capabilities and strengthens its ability to support long-range, international and globally supported private charter missions.

Serving travellers throughout Carlsbad, San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles and beyond, the Gulfstream G450 introduces enhanced range, comfort and performance to Latitude 33 Aviation’s charter offerings.

Latitude 33 Aviation has long managed multiple Gulfstream aircraft for private owners across its fleet. With the introduction of the Gulfstream G450 to its charter certificate, the company is bringing the prestige and performance of Gulfstream directly to the charter market for the first time. This aircraft represents a meaningful enhancement to the company’s charter programme, providing access to a true large cabin jet with renowned reliability and inflight comfort.

“With the addition of the Gulfstream G450, we are elevating what we can offer to our clients in southern California and around the world,” says Jesse Cunningham, director of charter. “This aircraft delivers exceptional capability, extended range and a premium cabin experience, while aligning perfectly with our commitment to safety, professionalism and personalised service.”

With a range of up to approximately 4,100nm, the Gulfstream G450 is ideally suited for nonstop transcontinental and long-range missions. Charter clients can now enjoy nonstop flights from Carlsbad and southern California to New York, Florida, Hawaii, Mexico and select international destinations, as well as seamless worldwide charter support.

This aircraft opens the door to expanded global charter operations for Latitude 33, supporting travellers who require intercontinental capability, elevated comfort and dependable performance.

The Gulfstream G450 offers a spacious cabin environment with refined finishes, Gulfstream’s signature panoramic windows and enhanced sound-suppression technology for a quieter inflight experience. The aircraft comfortably seats up to 14 passengers and offers sleeping accommodation for up to six guests. Multiple cabin seating zones, a four-place conference and dining area, a fully equipped galley, Starlink high-speed wi-fi, in-flight accessible baggage and advanced entertainment features ensure both productivity and relaxation throughout the flight.

Designed to reduce passenger fatigue and enhance overall wellness, the G450 maintains a lower cabin altitude and continually refreshes cabin air, helping passengers arrive feeling rested and ready.

As one of the leading private aviation operators in the Western United States, Latitude 33 Aviation continues to expand and enhance its charter capabilities while maintaining its reputation for operational excellence, service and safety.

The Gulfstream G450 is now available for charter from McClellan-Palomar airport in Carlsbad, California, as well as additional southern California airports, including San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles.

Latitude 33 Aviation is also starting 2026 with expanded super midsize charter capacity at Van Nuys, offering Los Angeles-area travellers access to two Bombardier Challenger aircraft. With two coast-to-coast capable jets based in VNY, clients gain more availability, scheduling flexibility and added redundancy for high-demand travel periods. With the addition of this Challenger, Latitude 33 Aviation now offers a total of five Challenger aircraft on the US West Coast within its charter fleet.

With two Challengers operating from Van Nuys, Latitude 33 Aviation can better support clients who value consistent service, dependable scheduling options and a premium aircraft experience that is equally suited for executive travel, sports and entertainment missions, and high-touch family itineraries.

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