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Air Associates of Kansas welcomes Learjet 45XR to charter fleet

Air Associates of Kansas is excited to announce a new addition to its charter fleet, the Learjet 45. One of the most popular mid-size aircraft in the air today, the company is thrilled to offer this jet to its charter customers.

The jet will be based at the downtown airport, Charles B. Wheeler. Tom Cargin, president of Air Associates, said “The Lear 45XR is the only jet of its kind available for charter in the Kansas City area. This aircraft is perfect for nonstop flights to the east and west coast.”

The jet's plush interior comfortably seats up to nine passengers and includes double club seating and a belted lavatory seat. Passengers will enjoy a surprisingly quiet ride and dedicated cabin temperature control. The jet travels up to 510 mph, cruising at normal flight levels of 36,000 feet up to a maximum of 45,000 feet with a range of 1500-1800 sm.

The demand for charter flights is rising worldwide, with more businesses and individual travelers seeking to avoid the inconvenience of commercial airline travel, including the lines and hassles of airport security and baggage. Passengers who charter experience a fast, convenient, flexible and private trip. There are no lost suitcases or long lines.

The Learjet 45 joins Air Associates' robust charter fleet that includes the King Air 200, Citation CJ3 and the Hawker/Beechjet 400A, all capable of taking you anywhere in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. If an aircraft smaller or larger than what's in its fleetis needed, it can meet these needs through its strategic alliances.