A successful entrepreneur, Edgar Alacan served as a private jet coordinator for several years before cofounding Jets.com in 2008. Edgar Alacan serves as a board member of PietrosFight.org in addition to his role as managing director of Jets.com. Based in New York City, Jets.com provides clients with on-demand access to safe and luxurious private jet accommodations. The firm offers access to a full fleet of private jets that range from mid-size and heavy jets to super and very light jets (VLJs). Jets.com currently offers two VLJ aircraft, which are the smallest private jet class. The first, the Citation Mustang, seats up to five passengers in a cabin close to 10 feet in length. A performance inspired jet, the Mustang can reach up to 2.8 hours of range in addition to providing the efficiency characteristic of lighter jets. The other VLJ aircraft offered by Jets.com is the Phenom 100. Similar to the Citation Mustang, the Phenom can reach up to 2.8 hours of range. However, it incorporates a BMW-designed interior with next-generation technology to provide comfort, style, and performance in a single package. Although the Phenom’s cabin is slightly longer than the Mustang’s it seats one less person, with a total capacity of four passengers.
The recipient of a bachelor’s degree in business management from Brooklyn College, Edgar Alacan has led Jets.com, a provider of private jet travel, since he cofounded the company in 2008. In his leadership position with Jets.com, Edgar Alacan pays close attention to the latest news and developments in the private and charter jet industry.Though private jet travel offers numerous conveniences and benefits to businesses, organizations, and other travelers, flying internationally can still pose inconveniences, especially when local airports are not equipped to handle customs and other border control responsibilities. Now, though, private jet operators and travelers have another option for international arrivals along the Mid-Atlantic coast. In May 2018, Georgetown Air Services, the fixed-base operator (FBO) that provides services at Delaware Coastal Airport in Sussex County, Delaware, stated the airport can now handle incoming international flights. The announcement comes on the heels of an agreement between the airport and the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol that allows for international arrivals at the airport as long as 72 hours advance notice is provided.The international capability is the latest in a series of improvements at the airport. In recent years, Georgetown Air Services lengthened the airport’s runway and redesigned the approach lighting as part of a $40 million infrastructure project.
Edgar Alacan is a graduate of Brooklyn College who has worked in the private jet industry for the past decade. A member of the National Business Aviation Association, Edgar Alacan currently serves as the co-founder and managing director of Jets.com. Based in New York City, Jets.com provides clients with custom private jet trips. The organization maintains a fleet of jets that range in class size from light to turbo. Regardless of jet class, Jets.com emphasizes a "safety first and luxury second" philosophy.Safety standards at Jets.com are governed by the organization’s Assure Aviation Safety System program. Rather than simply meet minimum private jet safety benchmarks, known as FAR 91, Assure requires that pilots and aircraft meet more rigorous requirements. Known as FAR 135, these extensive safety benchmarks include more comprehensive drug and alcohol testing and longer rest requirements for crew members. The Assure program also sets additional runway safety standards and requires weather reporting before landings. Moreover, the program ensures pilots are properly vetted under the Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996. For additional information on Assure safety standards, visit www.jets.com.
Edgar Alacan, a respected presence in the private aircraft charter business, guides Jets.com, which combines luxury travel with competitive pricing. Edgar Alacan and his firm emphasize safety while providing a tailored, customer-centric experience.For those who are new to private air travel, the basic inflight rules are the same as those in any commercial or private setting, and begin with proper behavior. Within a confined space, good manners go beyond simple etiquette and involve some critical safety issues.Keep expectations realistic. While a private jet offers travel tailored to a specific destination and can be much faster than commercial alternatives, this does not give the passenger the right to make demands such as last-minute itinerary changes. Although private jets can be booked just hours in advance, guaranteeing availability and ensuring that a well rested crew is ready for transportation is a vital part of the equation. To avoid last minute hassles and potentially missing or being late for important events, it makes sense to book travel as early as possible. One pointer for tech-savvy first time private jet travelers is that, unless a photo opportunity suggested by the host, it may be best to keep the flight discreet and off of social media.
