National Jets (United States of America) (EGS, Fort Lauderdale International) has expanded its Part 135-certified fleet with the addition of its first GIV-SP and Hawker 800XPi(2), as confirmed by ch-aviation research.
The Gulfstream Aerospace jet, N428KS (msn 1360), completed its first flight under National Jets' 'ESG' code on November 1, 2024, between Fort Myers Southwest Florida and Fort Lauderdale International. Previously, this 25.3-year-old aircraft operated under the certificate of Planet Nine Private Air (PVA, Van Nuys), which retains four additional units of this type. Originally, it spent its first 16 years with NetJets Aviation (EJA, Columbus John Glenn, OH), maintaining a US registration throughout its service history.
In parallel, National Jets also added its first Hawker Beechcraft to its charter fleet, with N130YB (msn 258590) flying for the first time under the 'ESG' code on October 10, from Fort Lauderdale International to Providenciales. Prior to this, the aircraft was operated under the Part 135 certificate of Business Aviators (OTA, Casper), until its final flight under the 'OTA' code on July 21, completing a roundtrip between Fort Lauderdale and Marsh Harbour, followed by a test flight later that day. The 21.9-year-old jet, which has been US-registered throughout its operational life, was the last of its type in Business Aviators' certified fleet.
Following both additions, National Jets' charter fleet now comprises four aircraft, including one GIV-SP, one G550, one Hawker 800XPi(2), and one Learjet 40.
National Jets specialises in private jet charters, aircraft management, maintenance, and providing fixed base operations (FBO) services at Fort Lauderdale.
