Blue Skies Aviation Ends Dassault Part 135 Operations in the U.S.

Blue Skies Aviation Ends Dassault Part 135 Operations in the U.S.

Retirement of Falcon 50 and Fleet Restructuring

Blue Skies Aviation, based in Reno/Tahoe, has officially ceased its Part 135 operations involving Dassault Aviation aircraft following the retirement of its Falcon 50 jet. The Falcon 50, registered as N28US and with a manufacturing serial number of 242, was 31.6 years old and configured to accommodate up to nine passengers. Blue Skies Aviation had operated this aircraft since 2023, with its final active service recorded on March 31. The last known flight under the company’s ‘NJZ’ code occurred on May 22, connecting Las Vegas Henderson and Van Nuys.

With the Falcon 50’s phase-out, Blue Skies Aviation’s executive jet charter fleet now exclusively comprises Gulfstream Aerospace aircraft, specifically two Gulfstream G200 jets. The company’s Part 135 certificate also includes a King Air B200. Furthermore, a third Gulfstream G200, formerly part of Elevate Jet’s Part 135 fleet based in Bedford, Massachusetts, has recently begun operating under Blue Skies Aviation’s ‘NJZ’ code, although it has yet to receive Part 135 certification.

Continued Services and Market Implications

Beyond executive charter flights, Blue Skies Aviation maintains a diverse portfolio of services, including aircraft management, sales, and medical evacuation operations. The company’s withdrawal from Dassault Part 135 operations is poised to influence the competitive dynamics within the U.S. charter market. Industry analysts suggest that other operators may respond by adjusting pricing structures and service offerings to capture clients formerly served by Blue Skies Aviation. This development is likely to intensify competition and could drive strategic shifts across the sector.