Press Release: Marquis Jet Partners, Inc.
October 4, 2001
NEW YORK, NY -- Marquis Jet Partners(TM), Inc. has created a new category in the private aviation marketplace and
a new way for many individuals and companies to acquire aircraft to meet their transportation requirements, according
to Alan Clingman, co-founder and CEO of Marquis Jet Partners, Inc.
Marquis' Private Jet Card(TM) entitles owners to a minimum of 25 hours of ``occupied'' flight time annually. Marquis
Private Jet Card owners have access to NetJets® aircraft. NetJets, the fractional aircraft ownership program
of Executive Jet, Inc., is the pioneer and worldwide leader in fractional aircraft ownership. The Private Jet Card
delivers the safety and service of fractional aircraft ownership with only a short-term commitment, thereby providing
a quality alternative to the aging fleets, and service and security compromises of charter and block charter card
schemes.
Marquis Private Jet Card owners are guaranteed on-call availability of their aircraft 365 days a year at over 5,000
North American and European airports. The Marquis Private Jet Card program offers short-term pre-paid leases in
25-hour increments of ``occupied hourly'' time, ranging from $109,000 to $255,000 depending on the aircraft selected.
Aircrafts available in the program include the Citation V Ultra, Citation Excel, Hawker 800XP, Citation X, and
Falcon 2000. Owners can also interchange to a larger or smaller aircraft, as available, from the fleet according
to their travel needs.
Marquis Jet Partners, Inc., through its 24-hour concierge service, handles all owner requests from ground transportation
and hotel reservations to theater or sporting event tickets. NetJets provides its fleet, flight operations and
aircraft management, including aircraft scheduling, maintenance and pilots. NetJets' focus on safety is unsurpassed
in the aviation industry. NetJets pilots train 23 days annually; typically twice the time most aviation company
pilots spend training each year.
``Trends in private jet travel point to a demand for a program that targets an increasingly younger client, who
may not be ready for full fractional aircraft ownership but demands access to the best in aircraft safety, security
and quality,'' said Clingman. ``Beyond the obvious convenience factor of the Marquis Jet program, by having our
program operated by NetJets, we can ensure our members have an unparalleled level of expertise, safety, security
and service whenever they travel.''
``We've solved a problem for many individuals for whom time is their most valuable commodity,'' Clingman added.
``Marquis Private Jet Card owners can create a better balance between business and personal commitments. Owners
can easily conduct business in two, three, even four different cities in one day and still be home in time to have
dinner. They can also spontaneously take family and friends away on a weekend trip.''
Kevin Russell, Senior Vice President for Executive Jet, said, ``The Marquis concept broadens the market for premium
private jet travel. We are delighted to provide our fleet, flight operations and aircraft management support for
Marquis Private Jet Card owners.''
Marquis Private Jet Card owners include professional golfer Jim Furyk. ``The Marquis Jet program means a guaranteed
win for me on Sunday nights after a tournament,'' he said. ``When you're on tour, time spent at home is scarce.
Having my jet on call means extra time spent with my wife and friends in Florida. The program has changed my life,
taking away the pressure of crowded airports and flight delays. It has given me extra days in the year to recharge.
When it's time to get back on the links, I arrive in a better state of mind. My Marquis Private Jet Card has put
my time back in my hands.''
ABOUT MARQUIS JET PARTNERS, INC.
Marquis Jet Partners, Inc.(TM) is a New York City-based corporation. Alan Clingman of iCentennial Investments,
an investment firm, and Kenny Dichter and Jesse Itzler of SuperstarEXP founded the company in 2001. The founders,
through extensive involvement with sports and entertainment personalities as well as corporate entertainment, identified
the need for the Private Jet Card product. For more information regarding the Marquis Private Jet Card, contact
Randy Brandoff at 212-499-3749 or visit the Marquis Jet Partners Web site at www.marquisjet.com.
ABOUT EXECUTIVE JET, INC.
NetJets is the fractional aircraft ownership program of Executive Jet, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company. Executive
Jet is by far the largest operator of private business jets in the world. Executive Jet currently manages 381 aircraft,
with 568 more aircraft on order. Executive Jet's NetJets fractional aircraft ownership programs are available in
the U.S., Europe and the Middle East with programs in Asia and South America planned. In 2001, Executive Jet owners
will fly over 200,000 flights to more than 90 different countries. More information on Executive Jet and its NetJets
programs is available through Executive Jet's Web site at www.netjets.com.
NetJets®is a registered trademark of Executive Jet, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company.
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Contact:
KCSA WORLDWIDE
Kevin Rini / Justine Carroll
212/896-1292 / 212/896-1227
krini@kcsa.com / jcarroll@kcsa.com
or
Executive Jet, Inc.
Kevin Russell, 732/326-3730
krussell@netjets.com