Press Release

Issued by ExcelAire - a Hawthorne Company.

April 3, 2013

Continuing its fleet expansion, ExcelAire today announced the addition of a fifth Legacy 600 private jet. ExcelAire, one of the nation's leading private jet charter and aircraft management companies, now has the largest fleet of Legacy jets dedicated to charter in the U.S.

“We pioneered the Legacy charter market and have seen the Legacy become a favorite of our customers,” said David Rimmer, president, ExcelAire. “It is the ideal aircraft for virtually every mission, including financial road shows, music tours, heads of state travel and family vacations. Our fleet of Legacy 600s delivers superior comfort and reliability, and the ExcelAire aircraft are flown and maintained by the nation's leading Legacy experts.”

The Legacy 600 jet provides premium comfort and privacy for up to 13 passengers, in three distinct seating areas. The newest Legacy in the ExcelAire fleet features worldwide Internet and WiFi service for added convenience and productivity.

The Legacy is known for being the most spacious and capable super mid size jet on the market. Another popular feature of the Legacy is its industry-leading baggage compartment.

Rimmer added, “Our parent company, Hawthorne, is an authorized Legacy service center. So, not only do we have great expertise in operating the aircraft, but we have an in-depth knowledge of maintaining our own fleet and other Legacy jets around the world.”