The tech arms race
Once you have got past the tourists outside, there is a surprising calm in the Wheels Up offices (it possibly helped that Kenny Dichter, the founder of Wheels Up, was not in that day). But one of the things
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Wheels Up 2030: 75,000 members and 1000 King Airs
Lots of companies claim to be the fastest growing in business aviation. It is an easy statement to make and, in an industry with little public data, a hard one to challenge. But Wheels Up, the membership company, can prove
Wheels Up hits 100,000 flight with Gama Aviation
Wheels Up, the business aviation membership company, has flown its 100,000 flight. Gama Aviation, which operates flight for the business aviation membership, says the sector was flown by N861UP, a King Air 350 flying from Jacksonville Florida to Nashville Tennessee on Wednesday July
Biggest brands in business aviation 2017
Unless they are part of the select few, that own or charter business aircraft, few people know much about business aviation. Less than 30% of Americans can name one business aviation company according to a survey we conducted with more than
Wheels Up announces CARES Philanthropy program
Kenny Dichter, CEO and founder of Wheels Up has launched Wheels Up CARES, a philanthropic initiative to raise awareness and funds for a cause important to the company, and its members. Through the WHEELS UP CARES program, a Wheels Up
The other big winner at Wimbledon
The biggest shock at the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament this year was Sam Querry beating Novak Djokovic. Djokovic, a 12-time Grand Slam champion holds all four major titles and has won the last two Wimbledon tournaments. It is arguably one of
Wheels Up adds products to its membership offers
Kenny Dichter Wheels Up founder and chief executive has announced new product offerings and the launch of a new 8760 Membership tier, both of which the corporate jet company said would enhance the Wheels Up brand and its mission to
Half a unicorn
NOTE: The below originally appeared as the editorial in our November 17 One Minute Week newsletter. To find out more, and sign up for free, please click here. Being sceptical is not a bad thing. Airshows need polemists as well
Wheels Up lands up to $115 million in new capital
Wheels Up has completed first closing on a capital raise of up to $115 million. The money has been invested through funds and trusts managed by T Rowe Price Associates, Fidelity Management and Research Company and NEA. Kenny Dichter, Wheels
Wheels Up promotes Bob Garrymore
Wheel Up has promoted Robert (Bob) Garrymore to president of Corporate Sales. He takes up his new post immediately. Garrymore has over 20 years of private jet aviation experience overseeing sales, aircraft management, flight operations and customer service. Garrymore previously
