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
Winnipeg (IATA: YWG, ICAO: CYWG) Winnipeg is a Cree Indian word that translates to “Muddy Water”. First settled in 1738 by French trappers, Winnipeg lies at the confluence of the Assiniboine and the Red River of the North, a location currently known as “The Forks”. Winnipeg is the 7th largest city in Canada and the capitol… Read More
Edmonton (IATA: YEG, ICAO: CYEG) The capital of the province of Alberta, Edmonton is a favorite destination of Desert Jet clients. The lesser known of the two largest cities in Alberta, Edmonton is very business friendly city. In 2010, the city repealed their local business tax, replacing it with a non-resident property tax. There is a… Read More
Home of the world famous Calgary Stampede, one of the largest rodeos in the world, this city that was borne from a small railway and cattle town has grown to one of the largest centers of commerce in Western Canada. Now, Calgary is filled with jogging and walking trails all over the city, has a… Read More
Across the Straits of San Juan de Fuca from Vancouver and the Canadian mainland, lies Victoria. It’s an island with a rich history and fishing industry that is now quite the tourist attraction. The city of Victoria is the capitol of British Columbia, and is perched on the island 62 miles offshore. Known as the “City… Read More
Situated just northeast of Vancouver, Kelowna is a little-known gem in the Canadian Rockies. Situated on the shore of Okanagan Lake, the city is a favorite of Canadians and international visitors. The word “Kelowna” translates from the Okanagan Indian language as “Grizzly Bear”. Summers provide a perfect backdrop for cycling, boating, scuba diving and snorkeling,… Read More
Vancouver was home to the 2010 Winter Olympics, and you will drive past the Olympic Speed Skating Arena as you drive away from the airport. Downtown Vancouver wraps around the beautiful natural harbor that is a very busy port. Sea-faring ships and seaplanes arrive and depart almost constantly. Scenic flights in the seaplanes, as well… Read More
Desert Jet frequents quite a few Canadian airports that are ports of entry, including Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax. Private jet arrivals into Canada are a simple process. Desert Jet’s operations department prepares all of the border crossing documents prior to departure, so the arrival is usually very easy. Our charter… Read More
