Strategic Investments and Awards Announced
- Simulator Investment: Full-motion Bombardier Challenger 300/350 simulator to be introduced in 2025;
- Fleet Agility: Strategic aircraft relocation to meet seasonal demand and provide crew with international experience;
- Hertz Partnership: Dedicated Hertz agents for seamless air-to-ground travel integration and enhanced client benefits;
- Global 7500 Fleet: Dedicated Bombardier Global 7500 fleet introduced to the U.S. market, the only to offer guaranteed availability for domestic and intercontinental travel;
- U.S. Tour: Completed its first-ever U.S. tour of the Global 7500 to demonstrate aircraft performance and capabilities;
- Wyvern Wingman® Certified: Adhering to one of the most rigorous safety practices in private aviation and continuing to surpass these benchmarks;
- Certified™ Great Place To Work®: Earned the distinction highlighting employee satisfaction and career development.
Columbus, Ohio October 16, 2024: Vista America, an operating partner of Vista—the world’s leading global business aviation company—celebrates a milestone year, establishing a new benchmark in business aviation services across the United States.
Vista America, which operates the Vista Members’ fleet in the U.S. for VistaJet and XO clients, has successfully established Vista’s reputation for excellence in the region. Through operational expertise, infrastructure, and a world-class team of aviation professionals, Vista America delivers flight operations, maintenance, and aircraft management services of the highest caliber. Over the past year, the company has made significant strides in enhancing its capabilities, setting new standards for business aviation.
David Stanley, President of Vista America: “I couldn’t be prouder of our incredible team at Vista America. This first year has been a journey of growth, expanding our capabilities and making a meaningful impact in the world of business aviation across the region—all thanks to the dedication of the people who make it happen, working around the clock every day of the year. Their commitment to excellence and passion for what they do is the heart of our success.
As we look to the future, we will continue investing in our people and our business, ensuring that Vista America evolves, expands, and strengthens the key pillars that define our success.”
As part of this commitment, Vista America will bring a full motion Bombardier Challenger 300/350 simulator to Columbus, Ohio, where its headquarters is located. This investment underscores Vista America's dedication to enhancing training quality and operational excellence, ensuring best-in-class safety.
One of Vista America's key advantages is its fleet flexibility. Supported by access to Vista's extensive global infrastructure, the company can relocate aircraft across regions to meet demand and adapt to market conditions. For example, this summer, Vista America moved aircraft to Europe to meet peak demand around the Mediterranean, demonstrating its agility and commitment to client satisfaction while offering crew members valuable international experience through rotational assignments. The same flexibility can be leveraged when the U.S. enters its peak period.
Vista America passengers now benefit from Vista’s strategic partnership with Hertz, one of the largest and most recognized vehicle rental companies in the world. As part of this collaboration, dedicated Hertz agents will work closely with the Client Services team to seamlessly integrate air and ground transportation. This partnership aims to provide clients with enhanced service, offering year-round benefits and key support during peak periods.
In its inaugural year, Vista America brought a fleet of dedicated Bombardier Global 7500s to the U.S. market, providing clients with guaranteed access to the world’s fastest and longest-range business jet, ideal for both domestic and intercontinental travel. To demonstrate the exceptional capabilities of the Global 7500, the company embarked on its first-ever U.S. tour, visiting key destinations such as New York, Palm Beach, Dallas, and Los Angeles, offering VistaJet clients firsthand experience of its performance and connectivity.
Safety remains the cornerstone of Vista America’s operations. By consistently exceeding the highest global standards in flight operations, training, maintenance, and compliance, Vista America1 not only achieved the prestigious Wyvern Wingman® certification through WYVERN's Flight Leader Program®—which audits adherence to one of the most rigorous safety practices in private aviation—but continues to surpass these benchmarks. The company's commitment to safety and crew training is ingrained in its culture, emphasizing proactive problem-solving, teamwork, and innovation, resulting in one of the highest safety ratings in the industry.
Vista America's dedication to service excellence distinguishes it as an industry leader. By investing in developing the most professional talent, it has achieved service standards that are globally recognized as the best. Cabin Hosts undergo a comprehensive 15-day training program at the Vista America Academy, followed by up to 10 customer flights under the guidance of a trainer, guaranteeing consistent quality and individual growth. This training, combined with specialized programs to align with the standards of the British Butler Institute, Norland College, and MedAire, ensures a superior in-flight experience that includes expertise in hospitality, safety, and specialized care. Additionally, a pet-first aid training program was introduced to ensure even pets receive exceptional care.
In its first year, Vista America earned the distinction of being a Certified™ Great Place To Work®, highlighting its leadership in workplace culture and dedication to creating a rewarding experience for employees. Vista America's culture of opportunity includes unique incentive programs, such as access to the Vista Members' fleet when not in use by clients. This allows employees to fully experience the client journey, gaining valuable insights that contribute directly to service excellence. By focusing on employee satisfaction and career development, Vista America attracts and retains top talent.
After a successful first year, Vista America is poised to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation, client service, and operational excellence. The upcoming delivery of the full motion simulator, ongoing fleet enhancements, and strategic partnerships demonstrate a dedication to continuous improvement and client satisfaction.
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About Vista America
Vista America is an operating partner of Vista — the world’s leading global business aviation company. Innovating the industry for over 20 years, Vista’s mission is to provide the most advanced flying services at the very best value, anytime, anywhere around the world.
Through its operational expertise, infrastructure and team of world-class aviation professionals, Vista America provides flight operations, maintenance and aircraft management services of the highest standard. Vista America’s commitment to safety leadership is recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration as well as the industry's most distinguished audit organizations.
Vista America operates the Vista Members’ fleet in the U.S., providing private fliers with access both domestically and internationally across Vista’s global network covering 96% of the world.
More Vista America information at www.vistaamerica.com
The Vista America brand is comprised of FAA-licensed and DOT registered US direct air carriers XOJET Aviation LLC, Red Wing Aeroplane, LLC, Western Air Charter Inc., and Jet Select, LLC, each with the right to the trade name of, and doing business as, “Vista America”. Vista Global Holding Limited (“Vista”) maintains a non-controlling minority interests in the Vista America carriers, which do not own aircraft, but rather manage leased aircraft for third parties, including for Vista subsidiaries.
1 Vista America air carriers XOJET Aviation LLC, Western Air Charter Inc., and Jet Select LLC are WYVERN Wingman® operators.
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