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Call Us Now!
Considering a charter flight? Call us now for some exceptional rates. Due to our full operational control of our aircraft we can offer the very best in competitive pricing. Let us know what you need to accomplish and we can provide the correct aircraft for the mission. There are no third parties involved and by dealing with us you can be assured that you are speaking with those who actually own and fly the aircraft.
Newly Formed Learjet Crew
Shortstop Jet Charter's Captain Chris Hunter and First Officer Brenton Skinn joined to form our newest Learjet 35 crew, the trip was to Darwin and return, the operation went smoothly and was a great success. No doubt we will see them in the air together again soon. (Picture is located in our Private Jets Gallery)
Fly on our DC-3 to the Point Cook Air Pageant!
We have seats available to fly on our DC-3 to/from Essendon Airport to the Point Cook Air Pageant 2010, to be held on February 28. Tickets for this very limited opportunity are only $99.00 per person! Call our office to book now!
Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year to All!!!
The team at Shortstop Jet Charter would like to extend a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our valued customers and sponsors. We hope that your Christmas and New Year proves to be a happy and safe time for all! We are looking forward to seeing all of our customers next year, in what looks to be an exciting 2010!!!
Xmas Citation II King Island Lunch Special
We're pleased to announce that for a limited time we can offer our Citation II luncheon flight to King Island for $5,950.00 Inc GST. This normally retails for $7,250.00. Available for up to 9 passengers we fly you down to King Island in our Citation II Jet aircraft. Transfer up to Boomerang by the Sea for an elegant 3 course a'la carte' lunch and then back to your Jet aircraft for the flight home.
All inclusive with the exception of drinks on the island.
Outstanding value! Ideal for important clients and staff. Please see this product under Jet packages.
DC-3 Scenic Flights Now Available!
At Last!!! Melbourne's Gooney Bird is available for 30 minute scenic flights on Saturday afternoons. Great for the family with the beautiful DC-3 taking you and yours for a scenic flight around the upper half of Port Phillip Bay including the CBD.
Check in time 4.30, Depart 5.00 and return just after 5.30
Adults $149.00 PP, Children 12 and under $99.00 PP, Family (2+2) $399.00
Be quick for bookings and experience aviation at its finest in Melbourne's DC-3. The original Gooney Bird!!!!
Call 03 9379 9299 to reserve your seat or email learjet@mira.net.
PZL TS-11 Iskra
Shortstop Jet Charter is pleased to announce that their TS-11 Iskra has undergone engine runs and is ready for it's first flight in nearly 3 years. Armed with an upgraded Rolls Royce Viper engine which now outputs approximately 2,500 pounds of thrust, it is sure to thrill. Images can be found on the TS-11 page and in our photo gallery.
Reduced Prices
Great News!! For new and existing customers we've been able to rationalise and reduce some fixed costs. This is going to result in some excellent competitive pricing within our charter fleet so don't hesitate to call or email us for your next requirement.
Young at Heart (Lake Eyre) Charter
Shortstop Jet Charter were proud to offer a three day trip to Lake Eyre for Australian Air Holidays on behalf of Young at Heart in our Merlin IIIB turboprop aircraft. The trip comprised of visits to Birdsville, aerial views of Lake Eyre, Innaminka station, Nappa Merrie Dig Tree, Arkaroola and Wirrealpa station. This was the second identical trip we have flown for Young at Heart (amongst other trips in our DC-3) and we look forward to working with them in the future. Photos are available for viewing in our gallery.
New First Officer
SJC would like to announce the successful progression to First Officer flying status for Brenton Skinn. Brenton has been with us for several years now and has completed training on both Learjet 35A and Citation II aircraft.