Clive Jackson launches Victor’s mobile app for frequent fliers alongside its dedicated music tour service

Victor targets its membership with online apps and achieves $8m fundraising for US expansion

Global on-demand jet charter service provider Victor has launched Victor mobile, an app allowing travellers to search, compare, book and board, free of membership fees. Developed by and for frequent private jet fliers, the Victor iOS app offers access to real-time charter pricing, aircraft and crew specifics, side-by-side available jet comparisons, instant booking and digital travel itineraries, from a user's smartphone or tablet device.

“Victor is challenging the private jet industry by making the buying process as easy and transparent as possible, so consumers have all the information they need before and after booking a jet,” says Clive Jackson, ceo. “The app is the ultimate travel accessory for private jet fliers who are typically time poor and require a bespoke service that meets their individual travel needs and is simple to use.”

Once a customer books a jet via the app, the boarding pass can be saved to the device's passbook and flight information can be shared with other passengers via email. It integrates navigation to the airport, provides a click to pay function, and gives details of the aircraft booked, floor plan and the names of the operator and crew. All flight administration is completed on behalf of travellers so border control is informed of passengers' details and the crew know who will be on board.

Alongside this, Victor has launched its dedicated private jet tour travel management service for music artists. Victor Music provides end-to-end private aviation travel for musicians and their support crews. Travel itineraries from one-off appearances to world tours can be arranged with bespoke travel requests possible. Jason Morais, vp UK artist relations and international events at Warner Music, says: “We trust Victor to find the best aircraft at the best price and we value the total transparency and excellent service it offers. Victor is simple to use and puts us in control of our artists' travel schedules.”

Mike Ryan, Victor's com-mercial and operations director, says: “Victor Music has managed transport for everyone from superstar djs to rock 'n' roll royalty. This means we under-stand the level of service and discretion required by those in the music industry.”

Victor has closed an $8m funding round to support its expansion into the US market, to meet the growing demand for private jet chartering by American ultra-high net worth individuals. The company is supporting its expansion with a new US-based office, and reports that it is expecting 300% growth in its customer base through the app launch and US expansion.