Charter & Fractional
Solairus Boosts Managed Aircraft Fleet and Team
Large-cabin, long-range jets account for highest percentage of fleet additions
Solairus headquarters in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, California-based aircraft management group Solairus added 320 new employees in 2023.

Aircraft management services provider Solairus boosted the scale of its activities last year, reporting growth in its fleet, flight activity, and employees. According to the U.S. group, most of its growth last year was through the addition of long-range, large-cabin, and super-midsize business jets, which accounted for 87 percent of the new fleet. These segments also constitute 88 percent of its fleet of 325 aircraft.

Most of this fleet, which grew by almost 9 percent last year, is operated for private owners under Part 91, with almost a quarter on its Part 135 certificate and available for charter. According to Solairus, the number of legs flown in 2023 was up by about 1 percent and flight hours grew by 2 percent.