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LOS ANGELES, CA (June 29, 2010) — Private jet operator JetSuite Air has partnered with Suites of the World to offer preferred pricing and special offers for its clients at the world's most luxurious suites. JetSuite is the exclusive partner for private jet charter services with Suites of the World.

These offers, available for JetSuite card holders, will vary by property, suite and date but may include preferred pricing, complimentary suite nights, resort credit, spa treatment, meals or golf green fees.

Some of the unique suites in the Suites of the World collection include the magnificent 10,000 square foot Tuscan style Casa Elar private estate at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, complete with private pool and Bentley golf cart, and the Presidential Suite at the Waldorf Towers, where every single president has stayed since Herbert Hoover, and the Marilyn Monroe Suite at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

JetSuite is proud to support the travel professional community by offering preferred pricing and commissions when booking travel with JetSuite and Suites of the World.

ABOUT JETSUITE

JetSuite is the first and only private jet operator to offer the all-new Embraer Phenom in a jet card program. The company currently operates a fleet of seven brand new Phenom 100s — the youngest fleet in the industry — and expects to double the fleet by the end of the year.

The company has committed to 74 brand new Phenoms which seats four passengers comfortably in the most spacious cabin in its class, and has the largest baggage compartment in its category with plenty of room for customers' luggage, pets, golf bags, skis and snowboards. The BMW-designed leather interiors feature Bose Quiet Comfort headsets and 110V power outlets at every seat. JetSuite provides complimentary wines, spirits, Red Stripe beer and snacks.

JetSuite provides nonstop service from its "Suite Spots" throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, and Baja, Mexico, and one-stop service to all points west of the Mississippi river. JetSuite currently has four base airports within its Suite Spot markets, at Long Beach and Oakland, CA, Henderson, NV (Las Vegas) and Scottsdale, AZ (Phoenix). Additional bases will be added this year in the U.S. southwest. For more information on JetSuite, visit www.jetsuite.com or call (866) 779-7770.

ABOUT SUITES OF THE WORLD

Suites of the World was founded on the premise to provide unparalleled expertise to luxury hotel clients and travel professionals. Through alliances with the world's leading and most exclusive properties, coupled with a network of the most influential travel professionals, we deliver current and accurate information on all of our premium suites. We understand the importance of matching the personality of a client with the unique style of the suite.

Our exclusive collection of luxury hotel suites are hand selected for their ultimate expressions of personality, location, historical significance, style and service. Many of our premier suites have been home to Celebrities, Royalty, Heads of States and Presidents across history. This new and innovative suite company has been heralded by the worlds top hoteliers and top luxury travel professionals. We are the first and only company to keep our focus purely on suites and meet every taste and style. Coming on-line next are the most luxurious suites and hidden finds in London, Paris, Hong Kong, San Francisco and Miami. www.suitesoftheworld.com

LOS ANGELES, CA (June 23, 2010) — ARGUS International, Inc. (ARGUS) is pleased to announce JetSuite Air has obtained the coveted ARGUS Platinum Rating.  The prestigious Platinum rating is ARGUS’ highest level of safety ratings and is awarded only to those air charter operators who have demonstrated successful implementation of industry best safety practices relative to their operations and maintenance. Currently, ARGUS has 83 Platinum rated operators and more than 300 Gold Plus and Gold rated operators.

“We are proud to add JetSuite Air’s name to the exclusive list of ARGUS Platinum rated charter operators,” said ARGUS President and CEO, Joseph Moeggenberg. “I applaud the JetSuite Air team on their efforts in building such a great operation.  It is great to see operators like JetSuite Air are maintaining their commitment to safety and value the benefit of undertaking a thorough and tough audit.”

“We're thrilled to be one of only 83 private jet operators of several thousand in the industry to receive this very significant rating,” said Brian Coulter, Vice President of Operations for JetSuite Air. “ The ARGUS Platinum rating is an important acknowledgement of excellence in operational practices and flight safety standards.  I’m very proud of our team who not only met the challenging and stringent requirements for Platinum but also, in several critical areas, exceeded them.”

Since 2001, ARGUS PROS (Partners and Resources for Operational Safety), a wholly owned subsidiary of ARGUS International, Inc., has been conducting on-site audits for the business aviation community and has become one of the most respected auditing organizations in the industry. ARGUS PROS is uniquely capable of providing audits worldwide for fixed-wing and helicopter operators and each audit is tailored to reflect the specific needs of a corporate, charter, fractional or airline operation.

ARGUS PROS is the only audit organization that has developed its own industry-leading audit standard for charter operators and also holds authorizations from two world-recognized standards organizations. ARGUS PROS is authorized by both the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) to perform audits utilizing their respective standards (IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO). Based on auditor and instructor credentials, IATA has named ARGUS PROS one of only five Endorsed Training Organizations accredited to provide IOSA Auditor training.

ABOUT JETSUITE AIR

JetSuite Air is the first and only private jet operator to offer the all-new Embraer Phenom in a jet card program.  The company currently operates a fleet of seven brand new Phenom 100s -- the youngest fleet in the industry -- and expects to double the fleet by the end of the year.

The company has committed to 74 brand new Phenoms which seats four passengers comfortably in the most spacious cabin in its class, and has the largest baggage compartment in its category with plenty of room for customers' luggage, pets, golf bags, skis and snowboards.  The BMW-designed leather interiors feature Bose Quiet Comfort headsets and 110V power outlets at every seat.  JetSuite Air provides complimentary wines, spirits, Red Stripe beer and snacks.

JetSuite Air provides nonstop service from its "Suite Spots" throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas and Baja, Mexico, and one-stop service to all points west of the Mississippi river.  JetSuite Air currently has five base airports within its Suite Spot markets, at Long Beach, Hawthorne (western Los Angeles) and Oakland, CA, Henderson, NV (Las Vegas) and Scottsdale, AZ (Phoenix).  Additional bases will be added this year in the U.S. southwest.  For more information on JetSuite Air, please visit jetsuite.com or call (866) 779-7770.

ABOUT ARGUS

ARGUS International, Inc. (ARGUS) is the industry leader in providing specialized aviation services to companies that manufacture, finance, operate, maintain, and market commercial and business aircraft, as well providing products and services to end-user consumers worldwide. ARGUS is the worldwide leader in performing on-site safety audits for corporate flight departments, charter operators, and commercial airlines. Founded in 1995, key ARGUS services include Charter Evaluation & Qualification (CHEQ) and CHEQPoint, Professional Resources In System Management (PRISM), technology consulting and software development,TRAQPak market intelligence data service, aircraft operating cost reports, market research, and aviation and travel consulting.

ARGUS is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, with additional offices in Doylestown, PA, Denver, CO, Columbus, OH, and Houston, TX. For more information, visit www.aviationresearch.com

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Gareth Edmondson-Jones

JetSuite

gareth.edmondson-jones@jetsuite.com

(917) 399-9355

'THE BACHELORETTE' TAKES A SUITOR ON

A JETSUITE PRIVATE JET DREAM DATE

FOR MEMORIAL DAY EPISODE ON ABC

LOS ANGELES, CA (May 26, 2010) — JetSuite Air, the private jet charter company flying a fleet of brand-new Embraer Pheonom 100s, is to be featured on the May 31 episode of ABC's "The Bachelorette."

In the episode, newest Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky surprises her suitor by flying him on one of JetSuite's private jets for a special date in Las Vegas.

JetSuite flies a fleet of brand-new Phenom 100s, the hottest, most fuel-efficient private jet available through any jet card program in the world. The Phenom's performance is best in class with speeds up to 450 miles per hour and an operating altitude of up to 41,000 feet. The aircraft seats seats four people in BMW-designed comfort and has the largest baggage compartment in its category.

For a preview of the jet that The Bachelorette chose for her dream date, go to www.jetsuite.com.

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ABOUT THE BACHELORETTE

In the hit primetime romance reality series The Bachelorette, one lucky woman gets the opportunity to find the man of her dreams — and hopefully her groom-to-be — in this two-hour reality series. This single, very eligible bachelorette — a confident, successful and sensitive woman who is ready to find love — will embark on a romantic journey as she meets 25 handsome and intelligent men. As the Bachelorette gets to know each one, she'll continue to narrow the field. They will travel to exotic locations and spend time getting to know each other; she will introduce them to her family and friends and meet some of theirs. At the end of her romantic voyage, if she has found Mr. Right, will there be a proposal — and from whom? Hosted by Chris Harrison, The Bachelorette is produced by Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television.

ABOUT JETSUITE

JetSuite is the first and only to offer the all-new Phenom in a jet card program, the industry's most affordable. The company currently operates a fleet of seven Phenom 100s and will double the fleet by the end of the year. The company has committed to 70 of the brand new aircraft which can provide nonstop service for up to four passengers, their luggage, pets, golf bags, skis and snowboards throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, and Baja, Mexico, and one-stop service to all points west of the Mississippi river.

JetSuite currently has five base airports within its “Suite Spot” markets, at Long Beach, Hawthorne (western Los Angeles) and Oakland, CA, Henderson, NV (Las Vegas) and Scottsdale, AZ (Phoenix).  In 2010, the company will add additional bases in the southwest U.S. For more information on JetSuite, please visit www.jetsuite.com or call (866) 779-7770.

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São José dos Campos, January 29, 2010 – Embraer delivered the 100th Phenom 100 aircraft, today, to JetSuite, a U.S.-based private jet charter company. The commemorative aircraft is the sixth delivered to this customer.

“Embraer happily shares this thrilling milestone with JetSuite,” said Luís Carlos Affonso, Embraer Executive Vice President – Executive Jets. “Delivering the 100th Phenom 100 jet represents an important achievement for Embraer. We hope to strengthen our relationship with JetSuite, as they incorporate more Phenoms into their fleet.”

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JetSuite's DayCards are sold in 10-Day and 25-Day plans, priced at $35,000 and $75,000, respectively.  DayCard holders then enjoy the industry's lowest hourly rates, at $999 an hour, to fly up to 12 hours each day.  JetSuite's DayCards are refundable, less the cost of hours already flown.

A daily jet card is an industry first.  Industry leaders Marquis Jet and others offer hourly jet cards.   A 25-hour jet card from Marquis, for example, sells for more than $120,000 plus fuel and other surcharges for each hour flown.

“Unlike traditional jet cards where you pay as much for your last hour flying as for your first, the DayCard means you actually pay less per hour, the more you fly,” said JetSuite CEO Alex Wilcox.  “And our 25-day card is actually cheaper than our competitor's 25-hour cards.  Throw in the lowest hourly rates and a brand new Phenom 100 and that's 'All-You-Can-Private-Jet' pricing.”

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“Before the economic downturn, many were doing the equivalent of hiring a tour bus to take three people across town.  Now they see much more value in right-sizing to the equivalent of a town car,” he said.

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