Desert Jet, the premier full-service business aviation company based in Greater Palm Springs, California, is pleased to announce the addition of a King Air 350i turboprop to its managed fleet of aircraft. The versatility and short-field capabilities of the King Air 350i complement Desert Jet’s managed fleet mix of Citation jets, providing charter clients with… Read More
Desert Jet Center, the desert’s newest and highest customer-rated Fixed Base Operator (FBO) located at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in Thermal, California, and recently designated preferred FBO status by the Corporate Aircraft Association (CAA), announces its recent partnership with TITAN Aviation Fuels. Desert Jet Center’s new fuel provider will deliver high-quality products and… Read More
Desert Jet, the premier full-service business aviation company based in Greater Palm Springs, California, is proud to sponsor the first STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education field trip for elementary and middle school students from the Coachella Valley to Discovery Cube Orange County in Santa Ana, California. The field trip to the science museum… Read More
Desert Jet’s Newest Palm Springs FBO Facility Sets the Bar High
Desert Jet Center, the desert’s newest and highest customer-rated Fixed Base Operator (FBO) located at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in Thermal, California, is named the exclusive CAA (Corporate Aircraft Association) Preferred FBO at KTRM. The CAA organization has negotiated jet fuel discounts for Part 91 operators since 1995. Their goal is to increase… Read More
Desert Jet, the premier full-service business aviation company based in Greater Palm Springs, California, partnered with the Coachella Valley Unified School District and Desert Mirage High School located in Thermal, California, to provide high school seniors enrolled in the school’s aviation program, an opportunity to experience different aviation jobs firsthand through the company’s shadowing program.… Read More
CVUSD interested in a career in aviation get an up-close look with Desert Jet
Desert Jet, the premier jet charter and aircraft management, company based in Greater Palm Springs, California, has once more secured its designation of WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator by maintaining Wingman status through the Flight Leader Program. The WYVERN Wingman Standard, the first air charter audit standard in the aviation industry, provides a safety benchmark that… Read More
After 80 Years, is Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport Poised to Take Off
Spotlighting Desert Jet Owner Jim McCool
2022 Issue
Desert Jet, the premier full-service business aviation company based in Greater Palm Springs, California, will be hosting an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of its newly built executive FBO (Fixed Base Operator) facility Desert Jet Center, located at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport in Thermal, California, on January 13, 2022. The stunning, new… Read More
Desert Jet, the premier full-service business aviation company based in Greater Palm Springs, California, is pleased to announce its partnership with Polo America as the Official Private Jet Company Sponsor for the 2022 Agua Caliente Casinos Polo & Balloon Classic event, March 14, 18-19, 2022. The unique event brings together high-end fashion, luxury automobiles, private… Read More
Desert Jet, the premier full-service business aviation company based at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport in Thermal, California, welcomed the vibrant contemporary works of artist Nicholas Kontaxis to its executive FBO (Fixed-Based Operator) facility one year ago. Kontaxis is the second prominent local artist to be featured at the Desert Jet Center FBO as part… Read More
Desert Jet Center to Host Citation Jet Pilots
Desert Jet Center, the desert’s newest and highest customer-rated Fixed Base Operator (FBO) located at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in Thermal, California, is pleased and honored to host the upcoming 2021 Citation Jet Pilots (CJP) Annual Convention on October 20-23, 2021. The event marks the first time CJP will hold its annual convention… Read More
Desert Jet, the premier full-service business aviation company based in Greater Palm Springs, California, announces its newest partnership with luxury lifestyle brand Ultimate Track Day to offer bespoke supercar experiences to its clientele. Desert Jet continues its focus to bring added value and benefits to its clientele through its luxury and lifestyle partnership network. With… Read More
The U.S. Business Aviation Recovery Flight Path
Desert Jet, the premier full-service business aviation company based in Greater Palm Springs, California, is pleased to announce the Citation Sovereign is available for immediate private jet charter. The super midsize jet fully complements Desert Jet’s charter fleet of managed business jets and offers clients a wide selection of charter aircraft available to meet their… Read More
Desert Jet, the premier full-service business aviation company based in Greater Palm Springs, California, is pleased to announce an exclusive collaborative partnership with the BMW Performance Center West (BMW PCW). The collaboration enables visiting pilots and their passengers who utilize the executive FBO facility, Desert Jet Center, at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in… Read More
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A New Vision Takes Flight at Desert Jet
Desert Jet Center, the desert’s newest and highest customer-rated Fixed Base Operator (FBO) located at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in Thermal, California, hires aviation veteran Peni Nelson as its new Customer Relations Advisor. Well-known and highly respected, Ms. Nelson is considered a local legend by the aviation community and dignitaries in the Greater… Read More
Desert Jet, the premier full-service business aviation company based in Greater Palm Springs, California, received its fifth consecutive Friendly Flyer Award presented by the Van Nuys Airport and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). Each year the Friendly Flyer Award is presented to jet operators that meet or exceed the VNY noise abatement program criteria during… Read More
Desert Jet Center, the desert’s newest and highest customer-rated Fixed Base Operator (FBO) located at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in Thermal, California, is pleased to announce its status as Safety 1st Clean Certified. The clean location certification received earlier last month adds to the FBOs exemplary safety accreditations, which include IS-BAH Stage 2… Read More
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Earlier this year, Desert Jet had the honor of hosting the Welcome Cocktail Reception and Awards Presentation for Angel Flight West during the group’s Annual Planning Retreat. Several members of the board, executive team, staff, and volunteer pilots of the non-profit group flew into Desert Jet Center’s new FBO facility at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional… Read More
Desert Star Weekly
Desert Jet, the premier full-service business aviation company based in Greater Palm Springs, California, announces that James D. McCool, co-owner of Desert Jet Holdings, the parent company of all Desert Jet entities, has acquired sole ownership of the companies. Desert Jet will continue to be led by its Chief Executive Officer, Jared Fox. Desert Jet… Read More
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Desert Jet, the premier full-service business aviation company based in Greater Palm Springs, California, is pleased to announce the successful completion of two of the aviation industry’s most rigorous safety audits, achieving re-certification of its WYVERN Wingman Operator status and ARGUS Platinum Rating. The prestigious Platinum Rating is the highest level of the ARGUS audit… Read More
Inflight Magazine Feature Issue
Desert Jet, a leading full-service business aviation company based in the Palm Springs area, is bringing vibrancy to the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in the Coachella Valley with the launch of its new artist series. Each quarter, Desert Jet will feature a local artist and display his/her art collection throughout the company’s brand new,… Read More
The Desert Star Weekly
Palm Springs Life Newsletter
AIN Online
Desert Jet, a leading full-service business aviation company based in the Palm Springs area has begun its next phase of growth under the leadership of its recently appointed CEO, Jared Fox. Desert Jet enters the area’s peak season with a brand-new state-of-the-art FBO facility, the addition of another light jet to its charter fleet, a… Read More
Newsletter
Leading business aviation services company Desert Jet announces the addition of a second Cessna Citation Bravo to its charter fleet of private jets in response to continued demand from its charter clientele. This beautiful 2004 aircraft is based at the company’s Palm Springs headquarters at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) and is available for… Read More
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… Read More
Desert Jet will be making a strong impact at the 30th Annual Women in Aviation International (WAI) Conference to be held at the Convention Center in Long Beach, California on March 14-16, 2109. The company will also be recruiting and interviewing on-site at their booth in the convention hall. Desert Jet has also partnered with… Read More
Leading business aviation services company Desert Jet is pleased to announce the addition of a third Citation CJ3 to its charter fleet. This beautiful 2007 aircraft is based at the company’s Palm Springs headquarters at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM). The Cessna Citation CJ3 is configured to accommodate up to seven passengers with beautiful… Read More
Desert Jet welcomes new Chief Operating Officer. Leading business aviation services company Desert Jet experienced an unprecedented year-over-year growth across its companies in 2017, culminating in a 100% revenue increase. That growth trend has continued through the first quarter of 2018 with Desert Jet strengthening its infrastructure and adding industry experts to its leadership team… Read More
Desert Jet Maintenance has been recognized by the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) as a 5-star award winner of the 2018 Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Employer Recognition Awards! These awards are presented annually to companies that provide qualified new and recurrent AMT training to their employees. Award winners receive either a one, three or five-star… Read More
Leading business aviation services company, Desert Jet, is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s fashion show extravaganza, Fashion Week El Paseo. The premier fashion event, held on Palm Desert’s own “Rodeo Drive”, will showcase clothing designers, renowned interior decorators, swimwear stylists and up-and-coming talent in the fashion field. Many of Fashion Week’s guests… Read More
Leading business aviation services company Desert Jet, proudly announces its Part 145 Certified West Coast aircraft maintenance and repair station, Desert Jet Maintenance, which specializes in the maintenance of Citation aircraft, was recently awarded the Diamond Award of Excellence by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This prestigious award is a true testament to the talent… Read More
Leading business aviation services company Desert Jet reports a remarkable year-over-year growth in 2017 to its charter, FBO and maintenance businesses, with revenues increasing 100%! Desert Jet added four new aircraft to its charter fleet last year – including three super-mid-sized jets – and saw an upsurge reflecting 40% increase in charter flight hours and… Read More
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 Lands on the Inc. 5000 List for Fifth Consecutive Year, Named to Honor Roll 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 based… 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 – October 16, 2013 – Desert Jet has earned the National Business Aviation Association’s Commercial Business Flying Safety Award for exceptional achievement in maintaining safe flying operations, for a third consecutive year. Only 45 aircraft charter companies have been presented with this award, from the nearly 2000 charter operators that are in business… 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
Desert Jet Lands on the Prestigious Inc. 500|5000 List for the Third Consecutive Year, Ranking #715 THERMAL, CALIFORNIA, August 23, 2013 – Desert Jet, a private jet charter, management and maintenance company based in Thermal, California has made the prestigious Inc. 500|5000 list for the third straight year. The company earned the #715 spot this year… 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
La Quinta, California – October 22, 2012 – Desert Jet has earned theNational Business Aviation Association’s Commercial Business Flying Safety Award for exceptional achievement in maintaining safe flying operations. Only 39 aircraft charter companies have been presented with this award, from the nearly 2000 charter operators that are in business throughout the U.S. Desert Jet has… 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
The Nation’s Fastest Growing Private Jet Charter Company Ranks #69 on Magazine’s Exclusive List NEW YORK, August 20, 2012 — Inc. magazine today ranked Desert Jet, an aircraft management and private jet charter company based in Southern California, on the prestigious Inc. 500 list, for the second time. The company earned the #69 spot on… 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, an aircraft management and charter company based in Southern California, has successfully completed an on-site safety audit and has earned the elite Wyvern Wingman designation. Desert Jet was audited to the Wyvern Standard, a rigorous set of safety and operational benchmarks that far surpass industry standards. Wingman is the highest Wyvern rating and… 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
July 19, 2009, La Quinta, California — Desert Jet, the desert’s premier on-demand aircraft charter service company, continues to expand its fleet in response to strong customer demand. A Beechcraft King Air B200 has joined Desert Jet’s rapidly growing fleet. Balancing luxury, performance and efficiency, the King Air 200 is the ideal charter aircraft for… Read More
July 11, 2009, La Quinta, California — Desert Jet, the jet charter provider for the greater Palm Springs area, announced that it has joined Angel Flight West, a volunteer organization providing air transportation on private aircraft to those with medical or other compelling human needs. Through this alliance with the nonprofit charitable organization, Desert Jet… Read More
July 1, 2009, La Quinta, California — Desert Jet, the leading aircraft charter and management company based in the Palm Springs area, announced that it will award a $1,000 scholarship at the 21st Annual International Women in Aviation Conference, February 25-27, 2010, in Orlando, Florida. Desert Jet is sponsoring this scholarship to promote the professional… 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
May 1, 2009, La Quinta, California — Consider the difficulties of traveling on the airlines these days. Then, add a pet to the equation. With the restrictions put in place by the airlines, which vary from carrier to carrier, it can be difficult to take the family pet along on a trip. Once en route,… 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
