ImagineAir
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ImagineAir is an air taxi
service based in Lawrenceville
, Georgia
, founded in 2005, commencing operations in April 2007. The company is often noted for its young management; founders Aaron Sohacki and Benjamin Hamilton were 19 and 21 respectively when the company was founded, as well as its innovative online aircraft booking system, providing the familiarity of buying an airline seat but with charter.
The business is based upon the idea of the Small Aircraft Transportation System
(SATS), developed by NASA
. ImagineAir is a founding member of the Air Taxi Association
(ATXA). In 2008, the company reported revenues of US $800,000 with the goal of operating 50 aircraft with 100 pilots by 2014.
The company is based at Gwinnett County Airport
(Briscoe Field).
ImagineAir operates a fleet of Cirrus SR-22
aircraft and was one of the original depositors of the Eclipse 500
very light jet before Eclipse
fell into bankruptcy.
service based out of the Gwinnett County Airport
near Atlanta, Georgia
.. The company has reported steady quarter over quarter growth through 2011, tripling its number of aircraft and establishing a new base in Charleston, South Carolina
.
Air taxi
An air taxi is an air charter passenger or cargo aircraft which operates on an on-demand basis.-Regulation:In the United States, air taxi and air charter operations are governed by Part 135 of the Federal Aviation Regulations , unlike the larger scheduled air carriers which are governed by more...
service based in Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Lawrenceville is a city in and the county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, in the United States. The Census Bureau estimates the 2008 population at 29,258...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, founded in 2005, commencing operations in April 2007. The company is often noted for its young management; founders Aaron Sohacki and Benjamin Hamilton were 19 and 21 respectively when the company was founded, as well as its innovative online aircraft booking system, providing the familiarity of buying an airline seat but with charter.
The business is based upon the idea of the Small Aircraft Transportation System
Small Aircraft Transportation System
The Small Aircraft Transportation System is a joint research project between the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration , along with local airports and aviation authorities...
(SATS), developed by NASA
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
. ImagineAir is a founding member of the Air Taxi Association
Air Taxi Association
The Air Taxi Association was founded in June 2007 with the goal of encouraging the adoption of the next-generation air taxi model, commonly referred to as very light jet.- ATXA - Americas Founding Members :*BusinessJetSeats*Earthjet*ImagineAir...
(ATXA). In 2008, the company reported revenues of US $800,000 with the goal of operating 50 aircraft with 100 pilots by 2014.
The company is based at Gwinnett County Airport
Gwinnett County Airport
Gwinnett County Airport at Briscoe Field is a municipal airport located about two miles northeast of Lawrenceville, Georgia, in the United States. It is owned and operated by the Gwinnett county, in the northeastern part of metro Atlanta....
(Briscoe Field).
ImagineAir operates a fleet of Cirrus SR-22
Cirrus SR22
The Cirrus SR22 is a single-engine, four-seat, composite aircraft, built by Cirrus Aircraft starting in 2001. It is a more powerful version of the Cirrus SR20, with a larger wing, higher fuel capacity, and a 310 horsepower engine...
aircraft and was one of the original depositors of the Eclipse 500
Eclipse 500
The Eclipse 500 is a small six-seat business jet aircraft manufactured by Eclipse Aviation.Eclipse 500 became the first of a new class of Very Light Jet when it was delivered in late 2006...
very light jet before Eclipse
Eclipse Aviation
Eclipse Aviation Corporation was the Albuquerque, New Mexico-based manufacturer of the Eclipse 500 very light jet and also at one time proposed developing the Eclipse 400 single-engined jet....
fell into bankruptcy.
History
ImagineAir was founded in November 2005 by Paul Fischer, Aaron Sohacki and Benjamin Hamilton as an air taxiAir taxi
An air taxi is an air charter passenger or cargo aircraft which operates on an on-demand basis.-Regulation:In the United States, air taxi and air charter operations are governed by Part 135 of the Federal Aviation Regulations , unlike the larger scheduled air carriers which are governed by more...
service based out of the Gwinnett County Airport
Gwinnett County Airport
Gwinnett County Airport at Briscoe Field is a municipal airport located about two miles northeast of Lawrenceville, Georgia, in the United States. It is owned and operated by the Gwinnett county, in the northeastern part of metro Atlanta....
near Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
.. The company has reported steady quarter over quarter growth through 2011, tripling its number of aircraft and establishing a new base in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is the second largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It was made the county seat of Charleston County in 1901 when Charleston County was founded. The city's original name was Charles Towne in 1670, and it moved to its present location from a location on the west bank of the...
.