Meridian is proud to celebrate the 30 anniversary of its jet charter business. General Aviation Flying Service, as the charter company was originally known, was formed in 1983. In Sep. 1989, it added its first jet, a Citation SII, to its fleet of piston aircraft. In 1986, General Aviation Flying Service became Million Air Charter Teterboro when its FBO joined the aviation franchise. In 2004, the company evolved into Meridian Air Charter, as it is known.
“We officially entered the jet age in 1989 when the owner of one of the piston aircraft we managed acquired a jet,” said Ken Forester, Meridian’s CEO. “From there we continued to grow and add additional aircraft, as well as open our FAA-approved repair station.”
In 1997, the company began operating a Gulfstream II, marking its entry into the large cabin charter business. Meridian Air Charter has a diverse fleet of aircraft, ranging from ultra long-range to midsize and light jets. “We’ve seen a lot of growth over the last 30 years, both with our charter division and with the rest of the company,” added Forester. “I’m proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to serving our customers for many years to come.”
