Desert Jet Center, the desert’s newest and highest rated Fixed Base Operator (FBO) located at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in Thermal, California, announced it will waive all ramp fees for all Angel Flight West volunteer pilots conducting flight missions in and out of the Palm Springs area and Coachella Valley.

Volunteer pilots donate their time and aircraft to assist the nonprofit organization, Angel Flight West (AFW) by providing free, air travel transportation for children and adults with serious medical conditions or other compelling needs. In support of the program and the philanthropic work of its volunteer pilots, Desert Jet Center is waiving ramp fees for all AFW missions arriving at the executive FBO in KTRM. The savings will help pilots minimize their personal costs associated with their donated flight.

With the construction of Desert Jet Center’s new terminal and hangar facility nearing completion, the FBO will serve as a warm welcome to the many pilots who graciously volunteer their aircraft and time to assist those in need.

“Our family here at Desert Jet Center is honored to support this wonderful organization,” said Roman Mendez, Desert Jet Center General Manager. “We are proud to support the Angel Flight West mission and their outstanding team of volunteer pilots. We thank them for everything they do, and we look forward to touching more lives together!”

“We’re already looking forward to sharing our success stories of lives changed thanks to the gift of flight,” stated Mary Hunter, Angel Flight West Development Director. “Thank you again Denise for your leadership, and the whole Desert Jet team for all of your hard work and passion to transform your community.”

With Desert Jet Center’s designation as the CAA Preferred FBO at KTRM, pilots who are CAA members can also receive additional discounts on fuel costs, saving their out-of-pocket costs further. Voting to renew the FBO’s preferred status at KTRM will begin July 1st.

About Desert Jet Center
Located at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in Palm Springs/Thermal, California, Desert Jet Center is a brand new, independent FBO serving the needs of the business and general aviation community. Desert Jet Center’s new 32,000-square-foot terminal and hangar facility is currently under construction and scheduled to debut in early 2019. The new 22,500-square-foot state-of-the-art hangar is the only air-conditioned hangar in the desert. Desert Jet Center is the Preferred FBO at KTRM for CAA (Corporate Aircraft Association) and CJP (Citation Jet Pilots) organizations. Desert Jet Center offers hangar space that accommodates aircraft as large as the Gulfstream G650 and Global 6000, jet maintenance provided by the onsite FAA Part 145 repair station, FAA-compliant aircraft detailing, and NATA-certified Customer Service Representatives on staff. For more information, visit the Desert Jet Center website at www.desertjetcenter.com, email info@desertjet.com or call at (800) 338-KTRM.

About Angel Flight West
For thirty-five years, Angel Flight West (AFW) has been arranging free, non-emergency air transportation for people in need. A leader in charitable aviation, Angel Flight West has 1,600 volunteer pilots in 12 Western states These generous volunteers have donated more than 63,000 free flights to individuals and families who need to travel long distances to access medical care or other essential services, and AFW’s partner Alaska Airlines has provided more than 19,000 tickets. Together this represents nearly 380,000 hours and 19 million miles flown – the equivalent of $86 million in donated flight services. For more information, call (310) 390-2958 or visit the AFW website at www.angelflightwest.org.