Ferretti Group partners with Flexjet
Italian boatbuilder Ferretti Group has partnered with American private jet company Flexjet to provide exclusive solutions to their clients.
The agreement was signed at the Venice Boat Show, which began on 29 May and runs until Sunday (2 June 2024). Ferretti Group is presenting a fleet of 10 models at the show, with two world premieres: Custom Line Navetta 38 and Pershing GTX 80.
The collaboration between Ferretti Group and Flexjet offers benefits to clients from both companies. Ferretti Group customers can now access Flexjet’s global fleet of over 300 private jets and private helicopters, which in Europe includes the ultra-long-range Gulfstream G650, Super-Midsize Praetor 600 and Sikorsky S-76 helicopter. Additionally, selected Ferretti Group customers can utilise Flexjet’s private terminals, offering exclusive gateways at locations such as Teterboro, near New York City, Naples in Florida and Van Nuys in California.
Flexjet’s shared aircraft owners and customers will benefit from access to global boat shows; private tours of the Ferretti Group’s Riva shipyard; and preferential terms on Riva Brand Experience line products and accessories.
The collaboration will also involve a shared presence at international boat shows and other high-profile events, such as Ferretti Group’s Private Preview in Monaco, and Flexjet’s primary VIP viewing experience at the historic Palio di Siena.
The agreement includes an intent to create a Riva-inspired interior for one of the private jet company’s flagship Gulfstream G650 aircraft.
“People who love cruising on Ferretti Group yachts expect standards of absolute excellence when they fly too, which is why I’m so pleased to associate our name with Flexjet, a partner that shares our same passion and desire to offer customers an increasingly rewarding experience,” says Alberto Galassi, Ferretti Group CEO. “Venice is the ideal showcase to celebrate this important agreement. I have a background in the business jet industry and can confirm that Flexjet is the best partner.”
Studies show that private jets are up to 14 times more polluting than commercial planes per passenger. Ferretti Group, which claims that environmental protection is ‘fundamental’ in its production process, did not broach the environmental impact of private aviation in a media release issued to announce the news.
“This exciting partnership takes the decades-long expertise and luxury brand power from leaders in two complementary sectors, and combines them to present today’s UHNWI audience with a set of exclusive and unique advantages”, says Kenn Ricci, chairman of Flexjet.
