SANTA MONICA: Stratajet is significantly expanding the network of fixed based operators (FBOs) available to its customers through an agreement with Paragon Aviation Group.

Building on a successful start to 2017, following the company’s launch in the United States, Stratajet has reinforced its aim to revolutionise the private jet industry by joining forces with the Paragon Network. The deal will see Stratajet clients given the control of choosing from a distinguished group of carefully selected independent FBOs as part of their private jet booking.

The only platform that allows its customers to search for and compare accurate availability and costs of private jets in real-time and book instantly, Stratajet is using sophisticated technology to give private jet fliers complete freedom over their entire booking. Once a customer has undertaken a flight search, finalised their itinerary and chosen an aircraft, the option to ‘customise the service’ is available. Rather than relying on a broker to define booking options, passengers can hand-pick their FBO when booking directly on Stratajet.comor via the Stratajet app.

With over 75 years combined aviation and FBO experience, the Paragon Network has hand-picked its FBO members, vetting them according to strict criteria, including premium facilities and uncompromising safety standards. The addition of these FBO locations to Stratajet’s online private jet booking platform will provide a first-class experience for private aviation travelers across the United States and abroad.

The partnership also provides scope to build on a growing international service offering, as Stratajet plans its expansion into wider markets such as the Caribbean. Going forward, Paragon will also include Stratajet in its on-boarding process so any FBOs added to the network will signed up to the system.

Jonny Nicol, Founder & CEO of Stratajet, said: “The Paragon Network boasts some of the best FBOs in the business. It is this level of uncompromising quality that we are constantly looking to add to our platform as we continue to strive to provide customers with a seamless flying experience, from the quickest and most efficient booking process in the industry to the ultimate in hassle-free travel from A to B. We are delighted that Paragon can also be part of our growth plans as we expand into new markets.”

Megan Barnes, Executive Vice President of Paragon Aviation Group, added, “We are always looking for new and innovative ways to champion the aviation businesses across the Paragon Network and giving fliers direct access to our FBO network through Stratajet’s service is a leap forward in increasing their exposure to a wider audience of travelers. It is with pride that we join the effort to make it easier than ever before for fliers to book a private jet and enjoy the benefits of this means of travel.”

About Stratajet:

Stratajet is the world’s first real-time private jet booking platform using the power of technology to give its passengers total control and freedom. The company was founded in 2010 by Jonathan Nicol, an ex-commercial pilot who realised the archaic and inefficient state of the modern private jet business and decided to do something about it. 

The technology behind Stratajet is exceptionally complex – hence taking five years to build – while Stratajet’s inventory management software integrates seamlessly with an aircraft operator’s existing system. The software includes advanced quoting and CRM tools, allowing Stratajet to show operator availability and prices direct to the public without manual interaction.

By providing access to aircraft in this manner, Stratajet is helping operators achieve increased revenue and efficiency, whilst helping to bring down costs for the consumer.

About The Paragon Network:

The Paragon Network is a distinguished membership of independent FBO’s that provide an elite experience to general aviation travelers around the world. Paragon Aviation Group performs a comprehensive audit of the facility and services offered to ensure the quality of the member base before any FBO joins The Paragon Network. Each member FBO must comply with a set of strategically developed core standards to remain in the group. Paragon Aviation Group facilitates The Paragon Network.

Paragon Aviation Group is a family business comprised of Mike Delk, Megan Barnes and Molly LeBlanc. With their combined industry experience of over 75 years they have introduced an exciting new industry platform for premier aviation service providers.