California-based charter service expands fleet with new Gulfstream G650 jet

Pegasus Elite Aviation, a Los Angeles-based private jet operator, announced the arrival of its latest aircraft, a Gulfstream G650 bearing the registration N928DJ. The jet landed at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) recently and is already in service. On Wednesday night, N928DJ was on a flight from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. to White Plains, N.Y.

The addition brings Pegasus’s roster of large‑cabin aircraft to 11 and marks the third G650 in the company’s fleet. The move underscores the operator’s strategy to capture a larger share of the growing high‑end business‑travel market, particularly as corporate demand for ultra‑long‑range, high‑comfort solutions continues to outpace supply.

Why the G650 matters

The Gulfstream G650 has been widely regarded as the benchmark for ultra‑long‑range business aviation. Powered by twin Rolls‑Royce BR‑725 turbofans, the jet can cover roughly 7,000 nautical miles at a cruise speed of Mach 0.85‑0.90. From Los Angeles, the aircraft can complete nonstop flights to major financial hubs such as London, New York, or Tokyo, and it can climb to a maximum operating altitude of 51,000 feet—well above most commercial traffic and many weather systems.

Pegasus’s N928DJ is configured for ten passengers, a layout that emphasizes spaciousness. The cabin includes a master bedroom with a full‑size bed, allowing travelers to rest in a setting comparable to a boutique hotel. A Starlink satellite‑based Wi‑Fi system provides high‑speed, low‑latency connectivity, enabling video conferences, live streaming, and other data‑intensive tasks during trans‑Atlantic and trans‑Pacific legs.

Adam Stanley, CEO of Pegasus Elite Aviation, stated: "This aircraft represents the highest standard of modern private aviation. The addition of N928DJ is not just an expansion of our fleet size, but a fulfillment of our promise to global customers—to provide a flight experience that combines speed, safety, and ultimate personalized service."

Aerial Gateway for Los Angeles

Van Nuys Airport (VNY) has long been regarded as the aerial gateway for Los Angeles business owners, Hollywood executives, and international dignitaries. As demand for transcontinental private flight continues to grow, Pegasus Elite Aviation is expanding its fleet to strengthen its presence and upgrading hardware configurations to meet increasingly diverse international market needs, undoubtedly demonstrating its ambition for market expansion within the highly competitive charter industry.