THERMAL, CALIFORNIA, August 2, 2016 – Desert Jet Center, the newest, full-service aviation company in Palm Springs/Greater Coachella Valley, based at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport in Thermal (KTRM), proudly announces the opening of their FBO (Fixed Base Operation) to the business and general aviation community. Desert Jet Center now offers executive aircraft handling services… Read More

December 7, 2015, Thermal, California – Desert Jet Maintenance is offering a complimentary detail package with the completion of any major phase or document inspection. Desert Jet Maintenance’s in-house professional aircraft detailing department will provide a full exterior and interior detail of aircraft that are onsite for major phase and document inspections.  The exterior detail includes… Read More

November 12, 2015, Thermal, California – Desert Jet Maintenance, the aircraft maintenance division of Desert Jet, has added capabilities on the Embraer Phenom 100/300 and the Beechcraft Premier. Based at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in Thermal, California, Desert Jet Maintenance is the only FAA Part 145 jet repair station based in the greater… Read More

November 11, 2015, Thermal, California – Desert Jet Maintenance, a FAA certified Part 145 aircraft maintenance company, has added a new battery shop to its capabilities. The new battery shop enables Desert Jet Maintenance to overhaul, check and charge most nickel-cadmium (NiCad) and lead acid battery models at its facility in the greater Palm Springs… Read More

Desert Jet Ranks as the Nation’s Fastest Growing Jet Charter Company for Fifth Year in a Row Aviation Company Lands on the Inc. 500|5000 List for the Fifth Consecutive Year, Earning a Place on the Magazine’s Honor Roll THERMAL, CALIFORNIA, October 23, 2015 – Desert Jet, a group of private jet charter, management and maintenance companies… Read More

Aviation Company Desert Jet Honored as One of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Inaugural Entrepreneur 360 Award Winners Palm Springs, California – Oct. 22, 2015 – Desert Jet (www.desertjet.com), a group of aircraft management, charter and maintenance companies based in Palm Springs, California, announced today that they have been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine in its inaugural Entrepreneur 360… Read More

Desert Jet Ranks as the Nation’s Fastest Growing Jet Charter Company for Fifth Year in a Row THERMAL, CALIFORNIA, August 12, 2015 – Desert Jet, a private jet charter, management and maintenance company has made the prestigious Inc. 500|5000 list for the fifth straight year. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important… Read More

Palm Springs, California, January 3, 2014 – Desert Jet has added a second Citation CJ3 to its charter fleet. This beautiful newer aircraft is equipped with Wi-Fi and based at the company’s Palm Springs headquarters at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport. The Cessna Citation CJ3 is configured to accommodate up to 8 passengers with beautiful… Read More

La Quinta, California, November 8, 2013 – Desert Jet announced today that it has been awarded GSA contract GS-33F-002BA by the U.S. Federal Acquisition Service.  Placement on the GSA schedule allows Desert Jet to provide quality air travel services to all Government agencies. Schedules are long-term government-wide contracts established by the GSA with commercial firms.… Read More

La Quinta, California, August 29, 2013 – Desert Jet, recognized by Inc. Magazine as the fastest growing private jet charter company the last three years in a row, has added a Cessna Citation Bravo to its charter fleet in response to continued demand from its charter clientele. The Citation Bravo is known for its excellent… Read More

August 26, 2013, Thermal, California – Desert Jet Maintenance, the aircraft maintenance division of Desert Jet, has earned FAA Part 145 certification as a Cessna Citation Certified Repair Station. Based at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in Thermal, California, Desert Jet Maintenance is the only Part 145 jet repair station based in the greater… Read More

La Quinta, CA – May 2, 2013 – Desert Jet was honored today by Best of Luxury (www.bestofluxury.com) as one of the best top ten aircraft charter services in the nation. Best of Luxury evaluated Desert Jet on factors such as reliability, handling, performance, safety and comfort.  The evaluation process used by Best of Luxury… Read More

La Quinta, CA – February 6, 2013 – Desert Jet has announced a record increase in flight hours and revenue in January 2013 as compared to the previous year. Flight hours flown by Desert Jet increased over 200% in January on Desert Jet’s fleet of jet aircraft based in Southern California. The U.S. private aviation… Read More

Orlando, FL, October 30, 2012 – A new media campaign emphasizing the size, importance and diversity of the business aviation community was unveiled today during NBAA’s 65th Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2012), now underway in Orlando, FL. Six new print advertisements promoting the message of the No Plane No Gain program are featured throughout Convention… Read More

Santa Ana, California, October 15, 2012 – Desert Jet, recognized by Inc. Magazine as the fastest growing private jet charter company on the 2012 Inc. 500 list, has added a Citation CJ3 to its charter fleet.  This beautiful newer aircraft is based at the company’s newest location in Southern California at the Orange County-John Wayne… Read More

La Quinta, California – September 10, 2012 – Desert Jet, recognized as the nation’s fastest growing privately-owned provider of air charter flights and aircraft management services, has launched its newly redesigned website at www.desertjet.com. Optimized for today’s viewing devices such as the Apple iPad, the new site was created to give clients a better user experience… Read More

Desert Jet, the private jet provider for the greater Palm Springs area, raised over $25,000 last month to benefit local charities, using its fleet of jet aircraft. Desert Jet donated the use of one of its jets for the “The Grand Auction 2012”, the Boys and Girls Club of the Coachella Valley’s 30th annual Red… Read More

Desert Jet is proud to announce its membership in, and support of, the Air Charter Association of North America (ACANA). ACANA was formed in 2007 to provide a benchmark for professionalism and excellence in the air charter industry.  Its mission is to enhance and foster the air charter industry by promoting best practices and professionalism,… Read More

Desert Jet, one of the country’s fastest-growing air charter companies, has entered into a sponsorship agreement with the Bob Hope Classic, and has been named the Official Jet Provider of this popular PGA Tour and FedexCup event. The 52nd annual Bob Hope Classic will be held on January 17-23, 2011.  The unique five-day format of… Read More

August 17, 2010, La Quinta, CA — Desert Jet, a privately owned air charter company based in the Palm Springs area of California, today launched the air charter industry’s first quoting program accessible from a social media platform, enabling requests for flights directly from the company’s Facebook page. This quoting tool provides quick and easy… Read More

July 15, 2010, La Quinta, California — Desert Jet, a leading aircraft charter and management company, is proud to announce their participation in Cessna’s Citation Special Olympics Airlift, the largest peacetime airlift in history. The Airlift is coordinated by the Cessna Aircraft Company, the world’s leading general aviation aircraft company. Participating Citations are donated to… Read More

March 13, 2010, La Quinta, California — Desert Jet, the air charter provider servicing the Palm Springs area, has announced a partnership with the exclusive Casa Colina, a stunning Mexican villa tucked away on the secluded Gold Coast of Mexico. Located on the Pacific coast of Mexico between Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta, Casa Colina is… Read More

Palm Springs, CA – February 1, 2010 – Elite Land Tours partnered with Desert Jet to create exciting new adventures throughout the state of California. “Elite Land Tours and Desert Jet are the perfect match”, Farley, owner of Elite land Tours, said. “Both companies have a strong commitment to safety, customer service, and luxury travel.”… Read More

June 22, 2009, La Quinta, California — Desert Jet, the jet charter provider for the Palm Springs area, has teamed with Lucky Star Cavalier Rescue, an animal rescue organization, to provide transport for animals rescued from puppy mills. Through the alliance with this non-profit organization, Desert Jet provides free air transportation for animals rescued from… Read More

May 20, 2009, La Quinta, California — According to Desert Jet and recent data issued by the Official Air Guide (OAG), airline service in our region (Los Angeles to Las Vegas) experienced the largest decline in service of any region in the world in March 2009, losing 6726 flights (13.6% decline) compared to March 2008.… Read More

May 19, 2009, La Quinta, California — Desert Jet has formed a strategic partnership with TerraPass®, the leading retailer of carbon offsets. The offset program is designed to reduce the carbon footprint resulting from private air transportation by funding clean energy and greenhouse gas reduction projects. This new partnership allows Desert Jet clients to directly… Read More

April 27, 2009, La Quinta, California — Desert Jet, the leading on-demand aircraft charter service company based in the Palm Springs area, is proud to announce the granting by Transport Canada of a Canadian Foreign Air Operating Certificate (FAOC), as well as operating authority from the Canadian Transportation Agency. This certificate grants Desert Jet authority… Read More

April 10, 2009, La Quinta, Cailfornia — Desert Jet, the fast-growing jet charter service company serving the Palm Springs desert area, has expanded its operation to include most of the Western Hemisphere (North American, Central America and South America). Flights are now available from all three desert airports to points as far north as Alaska… Read More