Linear Air
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Linear Air is a private part-135 charter operator
and air taxi
service headquartered near Boston in Concord
, Massachusetts
. Linear Air's primary operations base is located at Hanscom Field
(ICAO: KBED) in Bedford
, Massachusetts
, and the company also operates from a base at Westchester County Airport
(ICAO: KHPN) in White Plains
, New York
.
In 2004, Linear Air began an operation focused on addressing demand between the large market for commercial air travel and the very small market for private air travel. With a fleet of six Eclipse 500
very light jets, Linear Air primarily serves the Northeast
and Mid-Atlantic
regions of the United States
, as well as Eastern Canada
.
, and noted aviator Michael Goulian
. With the help of an initial round of funding and just two employees at the time, Linear Air began operating a turboprop
aircraft in the emerging air taxi industry. As a founding member of the Air Taxi Association
, Linear Air and other member air taxi operations are speeding the adoption of the air taxi model to make it available to an increasing number of businesses and individuals.
. With its bases in Massachusetts and New York, the company offers travel options to major metropolitan areas on the east coast as well as smaller, more convenient airports closer to passenger destinations. The company also provides a tool on their website where visitors can obtain an estimated price and itinerary for private charter services.
very light jets. Manufactured by Eclipse Aviation
, the Eclipse 500 is an member of a growing very light jet
(VLJ) aircraft category. In addition to seating two pilots, the business jet
can accommodate up to four passengers with luggage. The plane is powered by two lightweight Pratt & Whitney Canada
PW610F
turbofan
engines.
Linear Air recently debuted an upgraded Eclipse 500 in early 2010, the first to be certified for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) capability, allowing for all-weather operation. The company currently maintains a gold rating for safety from Aviation Research Group (ARGUS), which it announced in early 2006.
Prior to taking delivery of its Eclipse jets, the company previously operated executive-configured Cessna
Grand Caravans
. The Cessna Grand Caravan is a turboprop jet engine aircraft with its engine manufactured by Pratt & Whitney
.
Air charter
Air charter is the business of renting an entire aircraft as opposed to individual aircraft seats...
and air taxi
Air taxi
An air taxi is an air charter passenger or cargo aircraft which operates on an on-demand basis.-Regulation:In the United States, air taxi and air charter operations are governed by Part 135 of the Federal Aviation Regulations , unlike the larger scheduled air carriers which are governed by more...
service headquartered near Boston in Concord
Concord, Massachusetts
Concord is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 17,668. Although a small town, Concord is noted for its leading roles in American history and literature.-History:...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
. Linear Air's primary operations base is located at Hanscom Field
Hanscom Field
Hanscom Field , also known by its full name Laurence G. Hanscom Field, is a public airport located in Bedford, in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is operated by the Massachusetts Port Authority....
(ICAO: KBED) in Bedford
Bedford, Massachusetts
Bedford is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is within the Greater Boston area, north-west of the city of Boston. The population of Bedford was 13,320 at the 2010 census.- History :...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
, and the company also operates from a base at Westchester County Airport
Westchester County Airport
Westchester County Airport is a county-owned public-use airport in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is located three nautical miles northeast of the central business district of White Plains, in the towns of Harrison, North Castle and Rye Brook.It serves the areas of...
(ICAO: KHPN) in White Plains
White Plains, New York
White Plains is a city and the county seat of Westchester County, New York, United States. It is located in south-central Westchester, about east of the Hudson River and northwest of Long Island Sound...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
.
In 2004, Linear Air began an operation focused on addressing demand between the large market for commercial air travel and the very small market for private air travel. With a fleet of six Eclipse 500
Eclipse 500
The Eclipse 500 is a small six-seat business jet aircraft manufactured by Eclipse Aviation.Eclipse 500 became the first of a new class of Very Light Jet when it was delivered in late 2006...
very light jets, Linear Air primarily serves the Northeast
Northeastern United States
The Northeastern United States is a region of the United States as defined by the United States Census Bureau.-Composition:The region comprises nine states: the New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont; and the Mid-Atlantic states of New...
and Mid-Atlantic
Mid-Atlantic States
The Mid-Atlantic states, also called middle Atlantic states or simply the mid Atlantic, form a region of the United States generally located between New England and the South...
regions of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, as well as Eastern Canada
Eastern Canada
Eastern Canada is generally considered to be the region of Canada east of Manitoba, consisting of the following provinces:* New Brunswick* Newfoundland and Labrador* Nova Scotia* Ontario* Prince Edward Island* Quebec...
.
History
The company was co-founded in the summer of 2004 by President and CEO William HerpWilliam Herp
William Herp is the President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Linear Air. Herp has a background in consumer marketing and has used this experience with e-Dialog and Geerlings and Wade. Herp co-founded e-Dialog a 500 person online marketing company now owned by GSI Commerce , with clients including Dell,...
, and noted aviator Michael Goulian
Michael Goulian
Michael George Goulian is an American aviator, who races in the Red Bull Air Race World Series under the number 99....
. With the help of an initial round of funding and just two employees at the time, Linear Air began operating a turboprop
Turboprop
A turboprop engine is a type of turbine engine which drives an aircraft propeller using a reduction gear.The gas turbine is designed specifically for this application, with almost all of its output being used to drive the propeller...
aircraft in the emerging air taxi industry. As a founding member of the Air Taxi Association
Air Taxi Association
The Air Taxi Association was founded in June 2007 with the goal of encouraging the adoption of the next-generation air taxi model, commonly referred to as very light jet.- ATXA - Americas Founding Members :*BusinessJetSeats*Earthjet*ImagineAir...
, Linear Air and other member air taxi operations are speeding the adoption of the air taxi model to make it available to an increasing number of businesses and individuals.
Destinations
Linear Air can currently fly to hundreds of locations in the United States, as well as Eastern CanadaEastern Canada
Eastern Canada is generally considered to be the region of Canada east of Manitoba, consisting of the following provinces:* New Brunswick* Newfoundland and Labrador* Nova Scotia* Ontario* Prince Edward Island* Quebec...
. With its bases in Massachusetts and New York, the company offers travel options to major metropolitan areas on the east coast as well as smaller, more convenient airports closer to passenger destinations. The company also provides a tool on their website where visitors can obtain an estimated price and itinerary for private charter services.
Fleet & Flight Operations
Linear Air currently operates a fleet of Eclipse 500Eclipse 500
The Eclipse 500 is a small six-seat business jet aircraft manufactured by Eclipse Aviation.Eclipse 500 became the first of a new class of Very Light Jet when it was delivered in late 2006...
very light jets. Manufactured by Eclipse Aviation
Eclipse Aviation
Eclipse Aviation Corporation was the Albuquerque, New Mexico-based manufacturer of the Eclipse 500 very light jet and also at one time proposed developing the Eclipse 400 single-engined jet....
, the Eclipse 500 is an member of a growing very light jet
Very Light Jet
A very light jet, entry-level jet or personal jet, previously known as a microjet, is a category of small jet aircraft approved for single-pilot operation, seating 4-8 people, with a maximum take-off weight of under...
(VLJ) aircraft category. In addition to seating two pilots, the business jet
Business jet
Business jet, private jet or, colloquially, bizjet is a term describing a jet aircraft, usually of smaller size, designed for transporting groups of up to 19 business people or wealthy individuals...
can accommodate up to four passengers with luggage. The plane is powered by two lightweight Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada is a Canadian aircraft engine manufacturer. PWC's headquarters are in Longueuil, Quebec, just outside Montreal. It is a division of the larger US-based Pratt & Whitney , itself a business unit of United Technologies...
PW610F
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW600
-External links:*...
turbofan
Turbofan
The turbofan is a type of airbreathing jet engine that is widely used for aircraft propulsion. A turbofan combines two types of engines, the turbo portion which is a conventional gas turbine engine, and the fan, a propeller-like ducted fan...
engines.
Linear Air recently debuted an upgraded Eclipse 500 in early 2010, the first to be certified for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) capability, allowing for all-weather operation. The company currently maintains a gold rating for safety from Aviation Research Group (ARGUS), which it announced in early 2006.
Prior to taking delivery of its Eclipse jets, the company previously operated executive-configured Cessna
Cessna
The Cessna Aircraft Company is an airplane manufacturing corporation headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, USA. Their main products are general aviation aircraft. Although they are the most well known for their small, piston-powered aircraft, they also produce business jets. The company is a subsidiary...
Grand Caravans
Cessna 208
The Cessna 208 Caravan is a single turboprop engine, fixed-gear short-haul regional airliner and utility aircraft built in the United States by Cessna. The airplane typically seats nine passengers, with a single person crew, although with a FAR Part 23 waiver, it can seat up to fourteen passengers...
. The Cessna Grand Caravan is a turboprop jet engine aircraft with its engine manufactured by Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a U.S.-based aerospace manufacturer with global service operations. It is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation . Pratt & Whitney's aircraft engines are widely used in both civil aviation and military aviation. Its headquarters are in East Hartford, Connecticut, USA...
.