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The new Aquatic Center at Olympic Park in London. Photo © London 2012. The Olympics have the power to transform cityscapes with state-of-the-art infrastructure and spectacular new stadiums. After all, in 2008 it appeared that Beijing’s “Bird’s Nest” and “Water Cube” would steal the show … that is, until Michael Phelps won eight gold medals. So, with just a few …

Blue Sky Residence in Vail during Summer The chairlifts have stopped running in Vail and the chic mountain resort is quieting down a bit during the slower spring off season. But, private charter jet visitors to Vail have a lot of great stuff to look forward to once Memorial Day Weekend hits and summer season is in full swing by …

Inspiring Views and Cuisine is a staple at Wolfdale’s Think mountain towns don’t offer much when it comes to sophisticated and trendy cuisine? Think again. Tahoe area restaurants offer the kind of dining experience that our private charter jet passengers expect in larger cultural centers, and Tahoe’s chefs, more importantly, have an easier time staying current when it comes to …

One of the best experiences flying a private charter jet to wine country is taste-testing the latest vintages straight from the winemakers themselves. Good news for those flying in a private charter jet to Sonoma in 2012: Sonoma County’s Starlite Vineyards just released their 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, and according to first taste-testers, the Bordeaux-style wine is primed to make a …

The Baja Peninsula’s immense beauty never ceases to amaze. The roaring waves of the Pacific. The colossal rocks rising seemingly out of nowhere in Cataviña. The blond shorelines that flirt with the Sea of Cortez’s capricious waters—sometimes azure, sometimes emerald. Baja endlessly produces wonder after wonder for our private charter jet travelers. Espíritu Santo, the crown jewel of the Sea …

A Golfer’s Paradise: Makena Golf Course Nestled between the gentle slopes of Haleakala and the white sandy shores of South Maui, the 18-hole golf course at the Makena Beach and Golf Resort could easily be called a golfer’s paradise for our private charter jet passengers. Open from sunrise to sunset, golfers have the unique opportunity to play where nature, beauty …

Solairus Aviation Chairman and CEO Dan Drohan knows exactly what fuels his company’s success: its people By Karen Brost Flying High Dan Drohan was lucky enough to have discovered his life’s passion at a very young age. “I started flying when I was 12 or 13,” he explains. Today, he is Chairman and CEO of Solairus Aviation, an aircraft management …

Avalon Bay, Catalina Island (Photo credit: Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce) Newport Coast, with its miles of naturally preserved coastline, sophisticated dining offerings, and world class golf courses is an optimal private charter jet vacation destination.  You can easily enjoy an ample array of satisfying recreational activities during your vacation here without leaving the 23 square miles of land that …

By Tom Benvenuto – VP Flight OPS – An external audit is a review of Solairus Aviation’s overall private charter jet operation by individuals not affiliated with the company. External audits play a major role in the validation of our core private jet safety and operational values as they are conducted by outside individuals with unbiased opinions. Solairus is externally …

By Rosanna Rutherford – Director, Client Services Solairus Aviation recently helped coordinate a free charter jet trip for an eight year old boy, Cole, who lives in Indianapolis  and was obtaining special cancer treatment in New York. Thanks to the Solairus team, and one of our aircraft owner’s philanthropic vision and support, we were able to make this a memorable …