Charter & Fractional
Kenny Dichter Reenters Charter Market with Real Jet
Dichter, founder of Wheels Up and Marquis Jet, makes his aviation comeback
Kenny Dichter at Wheels Up
Kenny Dichter departed Wheels Up in mid-2023 but has returned to the private aviation market with his latest venture. © Mariano Rosales/AIN

Kenny Dichter, who founded Wheels Up and innovated jet cards through Marquis Jet, is stepping back into private aviation, this time with a charter brokerage platform that will provide access to business aircraft operations without membership fees or long-term commitments.

Dichter, who departed from Wheels Up in mid-2023, unveiled his latest venture, Real Jet, rolling out a broad Real SLX platform that creates an “ecosystem,” with hospitality, unique experiences, and other curated benefits, in addition to private aircraft options.

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