Solairus Aviation (TWY, Novato) added two brand-new aircraft to its Part 135-certified fleet in November 2024, namely one G700 and one Challenger 3500, ch-aviation research shows. Both represent new types in its charter fleet.
The G700, N3880 (msn 87028), arrived at Bozeman on November 24 from the Gulfstream Aerospace facilities at Savannah International. The ultra-long-range jet completed a number of flights before operating for the first time under the 'TWY' code between Chicago Midway and Mountain View on November 26.
Meanwhile, Challenger 3500 N92581 (msn 21031) was first active on November 14, leaving the Bombardier Business Aircraft site at Montréal Trudeau for Burlington, VT, followed by legs to Hartford Bradley and Houston Intercontinental on the same day. Although listed as Part 135-certified under Solairus Aviation's certificate, the jet has not yet operated under the 'TWY' code.
Solairus Aviation's charter fleet comprises a total of 139 aircraft. The G700 joins 55 other Gulfstream jets of various types, while the Challenger 3500 joins five Challenger 300s and two Challenger 350s, along with 42 other Bombardier aircraft of different families. The private jet charter and aircraft management firm also operates Dassault Aviation, Embraer Executive Jets, Pilatus Aircraft, and Textron Aviation aircraft under its Part 135 certificate.
