Private Air New York

www.privateairny.com Private Air | Winter 2023/2024 37 AVIATION Flexjet's Soaring Growth Flexjet has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade, expanding its operations across North America, Europe, and beyond. e new Global Operations Control Center is the crown jewel of this expansion, designed to manage flights all over the world with unmatched precision. As Kenn Ricci stated, "Our new Global Operations Control Center enables us to manage flights all over the world, in a setting that is optimized to the nuances of our unique business, ensuring aircraft Owners the highest levels of service and responsiveness." A Glimpse Inside the Control Center e Global Operations Control Center is the beating heart of Flexjet's new headquarters and boasts the private aviation industry's most advanced technology. e pièce de résistance is undoubtedly the largest seamless LED screen in the United States, the third- largest in the world. is mammoth screen measures a staggering 176 feet in width and 19 feet in height, comprising 1,572 individual LED panels. It displays every Flexjet flight around the world in real-time, creating an immersive experience for all who enter. Designed with planned growth in mind, the center can efficiently handle the staff and technology required to manage twice the current fleet of nearly 270 aircraft. e stadium-style seating, arranged by job type, maximizes the flow and speed of information, ensuring rapid responses even during challenging situations like major weather systems. e center's bridge features a pop-up command station, strategically utilized during peak travel seasons when coordination becomes paramount. An Architectural Marvel e external facade of the headquarters is equally impressive. e glass-enclosed marquee structure offers all employees a front-row seat to the comings and goings of aircraft on the airport ramp. e building's unique design, characterized by sharp angles and triple- paned, treated glass, minimizes aircraft noise, ensures privacy, and controls interior temperature. e HVAC system incorporates a charcoal filtration system, continuously purifying the air within. Ensuring Uninterrupted Operations Within the facility lies Flexjet's primary data center, responsible I n a dazzling display of innovation and commitment to excellence, Flexjet Inc., a global leader in private aviation, has officially opened the doors to its new global headquarters at Cuyahoga County Airport (ICAO: KCGF), just east of downtown Cleveland. is milestone marks a significant leap forward for the company, solidifying its position as the world's preeminent private aviation provider. Flexjet Chairman Kenn Ricci and his dedicated team are leading the way into a new era of aviation with the unveiling of their state-of-the-art Global Operations Control Center.

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