Reflecting industry trends that reflect business jet travel having fully returned to pre-pandemic levels, Planet Nine, (Planet 9) the US private charter operator and aircraft management company, has added two high-specification Gulfstream IVs (N1904W and N305PB) to its Part 135 AOC. The latest arrivals boost the number of Gulfstream-family aircraft models in its fleet to seven. Planet 9 has also taken on eight additional Gulfstream GIV pilots.
Both aircraft will be based out of Planet 9’s Van Nuys, California home, each offering a non-stop flying time of nine hours, with a 4,200nm / 7,815km range and featuring comfortable, elegant cabins, configured for 13 passengers in a versatile layout to work, dine and relax. Up to six passengers can be accommodated in lie-flat sleeping. Onboard Wi-Fi is by Gogo. Both aircraft have generous galleys for food preparation, plus two lavatories.