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Flexjet, LLC doubles firm Learjet 85 aircraft order, adds more options

Flexjet, LLC converts 30 Learjet 85 options into firm orders, adds 20 incremental options.

DALLAS and CLEVELAND – Flexjet, LLC – a newly created company funded by a group led by Directional Aviation Capital – announced it is doubling its recent Learjet 85 aircraft order of 30 aircraft by converting 30 options into firm orders for a total of 60 business jets valued at approximately $1.2 billion, based on the 2013 list prices. The options were originally purchased on September 5, 2013 as part of the historic order for up to 245 Bombardier business jets. Additionally, Flexjet, LLC is procuring incremental options for 20 Learjet 85 aircraft. This latest transaction increases the total firm aircraft order to $2.4 billion for 115 aircraft and 150 options. If all options are exercised, the total value of the order will increase from $5.2 to $5.6 billion.

“Anticipation for the Learjet 85 aircraft has been building since the program was first launched. In fact, we have already sold 68 shares to those eager to be the first to fly on the business jet that is set to redefine the midsize category,” said Deanna White, President, Flexjet. “The Learjet 85 aircraft is poised to usher in a new generation in flight, and we relish the opportunity to welcome even more of these revolutionary new jets to our fleet.”

“The original Learjet 85 order for 30 firm aircraft and 75 options was an indicator of how important we felt this midsize aircraft was to our core market,” added Kenn Ricci, Principal, Directional Aviation Capital. “After reviewing our long-term fleet strategy and listening to customer needs, we believe the Learjet 85 aircraft will be a distinct competitive advantage and an important contributor to our future growth. This investment confirms our belief the Learjet 85 aircraft will undoubtedly meet the needs of our owners for many years to come.”

Flexjet is the launch customer for the all-new Learjet 85 aircraft – the fastest and most spacious aircraft in its segment – and recently completed an exclusive six-city tour to showcase its high-performance advantages, innovative technology and unmatched comfort to hundreds of current owners and prospective customers. The first deliveries from today’s order are scheduled to begin following the original firm aircraft order for 30 Learjet 85 aircraft.

Last month, Flexjet announced its purchase by a group led by Directional Aviation Capital and the largest private aviation order in its history valued at approximately $5.2 billion for up to 245 Bombardier business jets. The transaction for the sale of Flexjet is expected to close by the end of the year. Flexjet, the world’s second largest fractional jet ownership services provider, currently manages one of the youngest collections of aircraft in the fractional jet industry – averaging approximately six years of age – which will be refreshed with each new aircraft delivery. Flexjet is the first fractional jet ownership company to offer shares on the Learjet 85 aircraft.

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