Charles Alcock is managing editor of the AIN Media Group, having rejoined the company in 2019. He has been an aviation journalist since 1986, and previously worked for AIN from 1990 to 2017, most recently as editor-in-chief. His main focus is on covering new aviation technology and business models, as well as international news.
Having been raised in the London area, Alcock studied at the University of Manchester in the UK and earned an honors degree in Politics and Modern History. He speaks English and French, and some German.

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Cessna Citation 525, CitationJet, CJ1, CJ2, CJ3, CJ4, and M2 Series

Charles Alcock

Private flight provider Jet Out is doubling the size of its fleet with the addition of nine Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen 2s to the eight examples of the light jet it already operates. The Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based company took delivery of three CJ4 Gen2s in 2025 and is expecting three more before year-end, with another firm order for six scheduled for delivery next year.
Announcing the expansion on Wednesday, Jet Out said that a pair of the Citations will operate from its recently-established base in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This is part of a plan to add capacity to serve customers across the Upper Midwest, Southwest, North Central Texas, and South Florida through its co-ownership, co-lease, and charter programs.
This week at NBAA-BACE 2025, Jet Out announced an initiative to collect real-time aircraft maintenance data for analysis. Its fleet is equipped with an aircraft recording system that captures more than 12,000 parameters at 80 samples per second, relaying data to maintenance teams every 30 minutes to accelerate diagnostics and parts orders.
The company is also introducing its new MissionComplete program to assure customers that their trips will go ahead even if operational disruptions occur. This insurance package is being jointly offered with Charter Flight Support and Falcon MGA, which are part of the Aviation Innovation Holdings group, and covers all bookings, including empty leg flights.
If a flight booking is facing disruption due to factors such as aircraft mechanical issues or pilot illness, Jet Out will make alternative arrangements at no extra cost to the client. The commitment covers operations out of all of its bases, which also include Scottsdale, Arizona, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
“Jet Out continues to scale its fleet and network of bases in tandem,” said Joseph Crivello, the company’s CEO. “Each CJ4 Gen2 added to our fleet enhances our ability to deliver a consistent, owner-first experience. A modern, uniform fleet allows us to consistently deliver the reliability and performance that clients expect from one of North America’s fastest-growing light jet operators.”

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