Longterm lease signifies commitment to passengers, community Elite Jets has extended its lease with the Naples Airport Authority to continue operating its luxury charter service through 2050. Since its founding in 2015, Elite Jets has grown to include a private terminal at Naples Airport consisting of three adjacent hangars. The company serves affluent business and […]

Top Gun: Maverick, released during Memorial Day weekend, is breaking box office records. The film raked in an incredible $1 billion at the box office in just two weeks. The Tom Cruise-led sequel revolves around a team of U.S. Navy pilots and features the fictious “Dark Star” aircraft. The adrenaline-fueled, high-octane action sequences have excited […]

Elite Jets has added a dozen new team members, including seven pilots, to its workforce as the Naples-based charter company responds to increased demand from affluent business and leisure travelers. The additions include captains, first officers and a director of quality, as well as professionals in client services, accounting and information technology. “The past two […]

Elite Jets has earned higher safety ratings and certifications from two independent organizations, honors that certify the Naples-based charter company is operating with the highest aviation safety standards. The two certifications – through ARGUS and International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations – rank Elite Jets among the top 5% of charter aircraft services in the […]

America’s national parks are a treasure, and travel experts predict 2022 will mark a triumphant return of the summer vacation.  Business travelers recognize Elite Jets as a preferred way to fly, but affluent leisure travelers also are recognizing the advantages of flying privately. One of those is convenience. Many national parks are in remote areas, […]

Stephen Myers, executive vice president at Elite Jets in Naples, has completed the Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) program through the National Business Aviation Association. The professional certification is voluntary and requires mastery in five areas: leadership, human resources, operations, aircraft maintenance and facilities services, and business management. The National Business Aviation Association is a leading […]

Elite Jets has added four pilots and additional team members as the Naples-based charter company increases staffing levels in response to continued growth. The new pilots have experience flying commercial, private and cargo jets, as well as military aircraft. “Elite Jets experienced a surge in demand during the pandemic, and that trend shows no sign […]

There is no substitute for watching live sports at an arena or stadium. The atmosphere, the camaraderie, the sounds, the smells... nothing beats game day. Sports travel is a multi-billion-dollar industry. In fact, the World Tourism Organization notes that “sports tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors in tourism.” Sports travel is an incredibly important […]

The popular video series SoWeFlo Life prominently featured Elite Jets in a December 2021 episode. Presented by John R. Wood Properties, SoWeFlo Life celebrates the people and beauty of Southwest Florida. The video, titled “This Little Airport Rocks Our Local Economy,” explored the economic impact of Naples Airport in Southwest Florida. Host Larry Kain explains […]

What Makes Elite Jets a Good Neighbor…Founded in 2016, Elite Jets is a premier, safety-focused charter aircraft service based in Naples that serves affluent business and leisure passengers traveling to destinations across North, Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean. The company’s fleet includes four Embraer Phenom 300 jets, one Embraer Legacy 500 […]