Air Direct, LLC operates the Citation 560XL Midsize Business Jet, flown by a professional crew of two Airline Transport Pilots. The Citation 560XL is the most popular Business Jet in the world, capable of carrying eight to nine passengers in complete comfort and luxury. Flying at cruise speeds approaching 500 miles per hour, our aircraft will get you to your destination faster. And with a service ceiling of 45,000 feet, it will get you there smoother, able to fly above the weather. Finally, with our highly trained, well-qualified and experienced flight crews, the Citation 560XL will get you there safely.
Most importantly, the Citation 560XL allows you to bring your entire team with you, wherever you need to go. And since you have the whole aircraft when you fly with us, you'd just as well bring the people you need with you once you reach your destination.
And with a range in excess of 1900 miles, we can reach either coast and any point in between. On most trips within the continental US, the aircraft can generally get you to your destination non-stop, allowing you to get on the ground quickly and reducing non-productive time.
You tell us where you would like to go, and when. We provide an exact quote, with a firm price and flight itinerary. You confirm the arrangements and book the trip in our aircraft. The aircraft we operate are wholly-owned and soley operated by Air Direct, LLC and flown only by our pilots. There are no middlemen, and no hidden fees or costs when dealing directly with us.
Air Direct, LLC is proud of its perfect safety record since it began operations in 2002.
On the day of the trip, we run on your schedule, so there's no stress and no need to show up early. Your aircraft and crew will be ready when you are. Because we operate out of the private terminals, boarding is easy and hassle-free, with no security screening, no lines, and no wait. Your baggage will be loaded with the utmost care as you board.
From the time you take your seat, you can expect to be wheels-up and on your way to your destination in minutes.
Our passengers can rest easy knowing that their privacy is protected as well. Because our tail numbers are blocked, they cannot be tracked by flight tracking websites.
Upon landing at your destination, the ground transportation you requested will be standing by. Rental cars to a private chauffeur, we'll gladly make arrangements for you. Step off our airstair into the waiting limo or pick up your rental car plane-side, and be on your way in minutes.
Meet the Citation 560XL: More comfortable and capable than a light jet.
Dedicated to Safety, Professionalism, and Customer Satisfaction
All of Air Direct, LLC's pilots are highly qualified and experienced aviators, with a passion for flying, both personally and professionally. In the interest of maintaining safety and our reputation for the utmost professionalism, we only use our own fully-qualified Part 135 crews. Both Captains and First Officers are pilot-in-command qualified, trained and type-rated in the specific model of aircraft they fly. All of our pilots attend recurrent training each year with our training partner, CAE Simuflite, and are proficiency checked every six months in both a Level D full-motion simulator and the actual aircraft. On average, one of our flight crews will have a combined experience of more than forty years in the cockpit.
Most importantly, our entire company culture is defined by a commitment to safety throughout all operations. From the the pre-flight planning to the aeronautical decision making and judgment of the flight crews, to the absolute by-the-book conduct of our maintenance personnel, to the oversight by our local FAA Flight Standards District Office, everything we do is done the right way. Our flight crews have final authority over the dispatch of a flight, and will not dispatch an aircraft they have concerns about, or in conditions that don't meet our safety standards. We ensure our pilots always meet or exceed the minimum rest periods and observe the maximum duty limits specified for Part 135 Air Carriers. Our pilots will never allow external pressures to compel them to bend regulations, break SOP's, or compromise safety.
Yes: Since 2002, Air Direct, L.L.C. has been the holder of a current FAA Air Carrier Operating Certificate.
FAA Certificate Number: EDAA125K
Air Direct LLC solely owns and exercises operational control over each aircraft that it operates on charter; we are not a broker. We operate and maintain our aircraft in compliance with all Federal Aviation Regulations. And because they are only flown by Air Direct pilots, they are always operated safely. We maintain our aircraft meticulously because we care about the people that fly on them.
Yes. Air Direct, L.L.C. is Authorized for Passengers and Cargo within the Contiguous United States, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean Islands.
In addition to our FAA Air Carrier Certificate, we also hold both a Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate, and a Bahamas Air Transport License.
Hazardous weather can affect any flight, whether airline or private charter. The FAA has regulations concerning weather conditions and minimums, designed to promote safety for all operators. Larger aircraft such as our mid-size jets are equipped with anti-ice protection, powerful onboard weather radar and sophisticated satellite data-links to provide enhanced weather awareness and allow safe operation in and around complex weather systems such as known-icing, thunderstorms or rain showers.
Our pilots will not fly an aircraft if the weather conditions do not meet our safety standards.
The flight crew can further explain the limitations of the aircraft and the company's authorizations and SOP.
FAA Regulations allow children under the age of two years to be held in the lap, known as an "infant-in-arms". Much like the airlines, this is acceptable aboard our aircraft. However, we ecourage parents to consider the use of car seats. Children are safest in an approved child safety seat. Children under 2 years old can be held by another passenger, but in a sudden stop, they may not be safely restrained.
Due to the growing prevelance of allergies, Air Direct, LLC offers a pet-free, smoke free cabin environment, and cannot accomodate animals aboard its aircraft.
