Solairus Aviation
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Solairus Aviation is a private aviation company that provides aircraft management services to aircraft owners and charter flight services to wholesale and retail clients.
In August 2009, Solairus achieved Aviation Research Group/US (ARG/US) Platinum status.
In September 2009, Solairus earned “10 or more”, seating/large cabin authority.
In June 2010, Solairus Aviation added six new aircraft to its fleet. These aircraft include a Florida based Gulfstream G550, a Connecticut based Bombardier Global Express, and a Seattle based Challenger 605. The California fleet additions included a Dassault Falcon 900 and a Challenger 601.
Roger McMullin, former CEO of TAG Aviation Holdings S.A. of Techniques d'Avant Garde
joined Solairus Aviation's Board of Directors in 2010.
In May 2011, Solairus Aviation opened its third office located in Denver, CO.
The company’s fleet now numbers nearly 50 aircraft under management
, ranging from King Airs and Citations to Gulfstream and Global Express aircraft, over twenty of which are available for on-demand air charter. The aircraft are based in more than a dozen states throughout the U.S.
In 2009 when Dan Drohan took back his bankrupt company, he then laid off 80% of the work force. Also selling off his fuel business in Novato, CA. To TJ Neff which struggled to keep that business afloat.
History
Solairus Aviation was founded by Dan Drohan and Jake Cartwright in 2009. In May 2009, Solairus obtained FAR Part 135 certification, which enabled them to expand their service offerings to the private travel marketplace and provide their managed aircraft owners a supplemental revenue source.In August 2009, Solairus achieved Aviation Research Group/US (ARG/US) Platinum status.
In September 2009, Solairus earned “10 or more”, seating/large cabin authority.
In June 2010, Solairus Aviation added six new aircraft to its fleet. These aircraft include a Florida based Gulfstream G550, a Connecticut based Bombardier Global Express, and a Seattle based Challenger 605. The California fleet additions included a Dassault Falcon 900 and a Challenger 601.
Roger McMullin, former CEO of TAG Aviation Holdings S.A. of Techniques d'Avant Garde
Techniques d'Avant Garde
TAG Group SA is a private holding company based in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. At the head is Mansour Ojjeh son of the founder of the TAG Group Akram Ojjeh, who was a wealthy Saudi entrepreneur...
joined Solairus Aviation's Board of Directors in 2010.
In May 2011, Solairus Aviation opened its third office located in Denver, CO.
The company’s fleet now numbers nearly 50 aircraft under management
, ranging from King Airs and Citations to Gulfstream and Global Express aircraft, over twenty of which are available for on-demand air charter. The aircraft are based in more than a dozen states throughout the U.S.
In 2009 when Dan Drohan took back his bankrupt company, he then laid off 80% of the work force. Also selling off his fuel business in Novato, CA. To TJ Neff which struggled to keep that business afloat.
About
Based out of its corporate offices in Petaluma and Burlingame, CA, Solairus is led by CEO Dan Drohan, Vice Chairman Jake Cartwight, President John King, Chief Operating Officer Greg Petersen, and Chief Financial Officer Dave Weil.Services
- Aircraft Management
- Charter Flights
- Solairus Aviation offers domestic and international air charter on over twenty aircraft, ranging from the long-range, large cabin Gulfstream G550 to the regional King Air 350.