Yes, you can take a tour of the aircraft before you book it. You can see what it looks like, step onboard and even meet the crew. This helps develop a relationship between the operator and the client and builds the foundation for a stronger future relationship, especially if the client lives locally.
There are many relatively new aircraft available for charter. For example, we may be able to help you charter an aircraft that is only one-year-old. However, most brand-new aircraft are purchased by owners and placed into charter at a later date.
One of the most significant issues in the private jet charter industry is reliability. Mechanical issues happen for a variety of reasons. When a mechanical occurs, the aircraft maintenance team will take a quick look to see if they can fix it immediately. If a quick fix is not an option, the aircraft has to go into maintenance.