Greys of London is preferred chauffeur drive company for Jet Republic

London-based executive chauffeur car company, Greys has signed a business partnership agreement with private aviation company, Jet Republic. Greys of London will support with ground transfers for Jet Republic’s new fractional ownership clientele when they arrive into UK airports aboard the company’s brand new Learjet 60XR aircraft.

Greys of London Director Martin Theodore commented: “Jet Republic is an exciting new name in the business aviation arena with a significant focus on customer service and we are very proud to be supporting their clients, predominantly time-conscious business executives by fulfilling their ground transport needs.” Greys will meet arriving aircraft and provide concierge services on request.

Greys of London, based at Chelsea Harbour, is marking its fifth birthday this year. It runs a dedicated fleet of high specification, grey luxury S-Class Mercedes, valeted constantly to perfection. Greys is an established name serving the chauffeur needs of several well known business aviation companies. It regularly serves London City Airport’s Jet Centre, Northolt, the London Heliport and for the past year has been the preferred chauffeur company at Oxford Airport.

Jonathan Breeze, CEO of Jet Republic said: “We are delighted to be working with Greys of London. Everything we do at Jet Republic is about being exceptional. Naturally this extends to the ground transportation company we employ. Greys will offer our clients a seamless end to end service.”

Jet Republic launched in September last year with the aim of redefining the private jet business. It placed the largest European business aircraft order ever, worth $1.5 billion,1 for 110 Bombardier Learjet 60 XR aircraft,2 and will fly to over 1,000 airports in Europe. The private aviation company offers an unrivalled class of travel on a singularly spectacular aircraft with bespoke interiors, combined with a seamless concierge service and the latest in safety and security.

Greys of London has appointed Emerald Media, a business aviation PR specialist to help raise its profile and expand its activity in the sector. Hampshire, UK-based Emerald also has PR representation in Spain, Germany, the US and in Asia and Australia through its recent partnership with LeadingEdge Communications.

Editor’s Notes:

1 The deal, signed in June 2008, is for 25 aircraft to be delivered over the first 22 months. The remaining aircraft will be delivered one every three weeks thereafter.
2 The first flights in the Learjet 60 XR fleet will be available from summer 2009. However, Jet Republic will offer a Jet Card programme from launch

About Jet Republic

Launched in September 2008, Jet Republic is an aviation company that aims to redefine private jet travel. Its fleet is part of the largest European private jet order ever placed – $1.5 billion for 110 Bombardier Learjet 60 XR aircraft in June 2008.

Jet Republic flies to over 1,000 airports in Europe and tens of thousands more around the world. With operational headquarters in Lisbon, Portugal, and corporate headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Jet Republic serves the UK, Western Europe and Russia. Jet Republic is an inclusive private jet club and equivalent to a five-star boutique hotel in the sky.

Jet Republic offers its Members two programme options:

> Jet Card Membership. Card Members are able to purchase blocks of 25 hours’ flight time on a range of new-generation jets in any category – light, midsize, large or global – from €115,000.

> Learjet Ownership. There are three routes to this programme, depending upon how Members wish to structure their costs:

- Share Partnership. Share Partners can buy blocks of a minimum of 50 hours’ flight time per year on a brand new Learjet 60 XR at €6,500 per hour. They benefit from the same high standards of service as Share Owners but without purchasing a share in the aircraft.

- Share Ownership. Share Owners purchase 1/16 or more of a brand new Learjet 60 XR, the world’s best midsize business jet, starting at $843,750. Owners enjoy reduced hourly fees of €4,900. At the end of the term Owners can sell their stake or purchase a share in another aircraft.

- Free to Fly. Members purchase a brand new Learjet 60 XR in full, benefiting from Jet Republic’s special negotiated rate of $13,500,000 (compared to a list price of $14,600,000) and fly up to 200 hours per year without paying any hourly fees.

Through Jet Republic’s global network of Partners, Members can fly anywhere in the world and select from a choice of different sized aircraft.

Jet Republic offers its members a unique proposition:
> Access to a brand new fleet of jets that is the youngest and most advanced in Europe. The Learjet 60 XR is the fastest, best performing, most fuel-efficient midsize aircraft in the world.
> Unparalleled in-flight service:
- The first private jet company to have a flight attendant on a midsize aircraft as standard. All attendants are multilingual.
- The cabins have been redesigned with the latest communications and security systems installed.
- The Jet Republic Sleeper Seat reclines to 175° and can be adjusted in almost any direction.
- In-flight BlackBerry connectivity and video iPod interface to the entertainment system.
- Seats six passengers.
- Hot meals and fresh espresso coffee.
> Predictable pricing within the Learjet Ownership programme is designed to lower uncertainty and increase control ensuring no unexpected fees or hidden charges.

Jet Republic is 100% carbon neutral through a partnership with ClimateCare, one of Europe’s most experienced providers of carbon offsets. Each project is rigorously audited and monitored for quality.

For sales enquiries go to JetRepublic.com or call + 44 (0) 20 7959 6772.