Who flies private and why? What a loaded question. If you look to our political leaders and ask this question the answer is only wealthy fat cats that use their personal aircraft to take luxurious trips all over the world. I am sure that is sometimes the case. In our own state we have a governor and politicians who are afraid to use our state airplane because of the stigma that accompanies using the aircraft and wanting to avoid the hype and fire storm from the media. Businesses and individuals use private aviation everyday and the same politicians that complain about everyone else using it know they could not perform the business of this state or the country without utilizing private aviation. How else could you make multiple stops for multiple meetings in a single day?
Individuals and companies see one important factor which is the need for fast, flexible, safe, secure and cost-effective access to destinations across the country and around the world. Meeting clients, bringing new clients to your office, inspecting factories, delivering critical parts, and the list goes on for the reasons private travel or business aircraft are needed.
There are over 5,000 airports available for private jets versus only 500 airports that serve the commercial airlines. 166 million people in the U.S. use general aviation private jets and corporate jets each year. It adds 7 million dollars to the economy of South carolina alone and generates .2 million in taxes for the state. Studies by the National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA) show companies that utilize business jets financially outperform companies that do not use business jets. This reason alone demonstrates the best positive effect. Let the nay sayers look at the facts to make an intelligent and informed opinion.
Warren Buffet says it best, “Berkshire has been better off by having me in a plane available to go and do deals.” We at Special Services continue to serve companies and individuals that need aircraft to travel private and have been doing so since 1958. Let us know what we can do for you.
Doug Goldstrom
Vice President Marketing & Sales
Are you looking for a Flight Attendant? I have 3 years experience on a Embraer ERJ 145.
Thank you Donna for the inquiry. We currently do not have aircraft that require Flight Attendants. I used to fly the ERJ145 for the airlines. Were or are you working for an airline?