Unprecedented Growth for Solairus Aviation
In just 30 days, Solairus has added a Florida based Gulfstream G550 to its charter fleet and has taken delivery of a California based Bombardier Challenger 601-3R, which will also be added upon completion of its conformity inspection.

Additionally, the company's Part 91 management business unit has grown almost 20 percent, with recent additions including a Northeast based Bombardier Global Express, a San Francisco Bay Area based Dassault Falcon 900, an additional Bay Area Challenger 601 and a Northwest based Challenger 605.

In response to Solairus Aviation's fleet expansion, the company's flight coordination and client service capabilities have increased substantially and overall headcount has surpassed 200 employees. For more information, click here.

Solairus CEO Dan Drohan Featured in North Bay Business Journal
Petaluma-based Solairus aircraft on growth trajectory. Establishes fleet in Florida, now has 200 employees, planes on both coasts. By Jenna V. Loceff, Business Journal Staff Reporter - Charter aircraft company Solairus Aviation has tripled in size under its new name and continues to expand its offerings and coverage.

The 200-employee company was born out of the closure of Sunset Aviation, a 16-year-old venture that was shut down last year in the wake of its parent company's bankruptcy. It had emerged from that event with 60 employees.

After one year in business, Solairus has established a fleet in Florida. A Falcon and Hawker and a new Gulfstream G550 are available to charter customers. The Gulfstream, a large-cabin, ultra-long-range business jet is the newest addition to the 50-plane fleet.

"This is the second Gulfstream G550 to join our charter certificate in the last nine months – I am very proud of our team and everyone who made this happen," said Solairus VP of Business Development Craig Zirzow.

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Solairus Aviation Expands East Coast Operations
After recently celebrating the company's first year in business, Solairus Aviation is proud to announce the addition of a second Gulfstream G550 large-cabin, ultra-long range business jet to its charter fleet. The G550 joins Solairus's existing fleet of Falcon and Hawker aircraft in Florida. "This is the second Gulfstream G550 to join our charter certificate in the last nine months – I am very proud of our team and everyone who made this happen," said Solairus' VP of Business Development, Craig Zirzow. "The East Coast is a major area of focus for us right now. With one G550 based in San Francisco, and the other in Florida, we can now offer our clients even more flexibility and convenience when planning their long range trips." Capable of over 12 hours of flight time, the Gulfstream G550 enjoys worldwide capability with seating for up to 14 passengers. Luxurious interiors, a dedicated cabin attendant, an enhanced DVD entertainment system, and Solairus Aviation's Client Services team ensure that all passenger expectations are not just met, but exceeded. This beautiful G550, as well as other exceptional aircraft in Solairus' 20+ strong fleet of charter aircraft, is immediately available. For more information, please visit www.solairusaviation.com or call 800-359-7861 today to discuss your travel plans and explore what private air charter can do for you. About Solairus Aviation Solairus is a full-service private aircraft management and charter company that provides clients with expertise in acquiring and operating a wide range of private aircraft. With a fleet of over 45 managed aircraft, Solairus is one of only 71 Aviation Research Group/US Platinum-rated charter operators in the world. After completion of an intense operations, maintenance, and safety systems audit by accredited industry experts, the ARG/US Platinum rating is only awarded to those operators who have demonstrated that their procedures meet

or exceed industry "Best Practices" in all phases. Solairus Aviation has also received the NBAA Commercial Business Flying Safety Award and is an IS-BAO certified aviation company. For more information, click here.