Leviate Jet Management (SBE) has expanded its Part 135-certified fleet with the addition of its first Phenom 300, with plans for further growth, managing partner Rob Rosenberg confirmed to ch-aviation. It intends to add its first Citation M2 Gen2 and five or six Honda Aircraft HA-420 units in the near future.

The Phenom 300, N145MB (msn 50500154), was added to Leviate's certificate in October and will be based at Farmingdale. “Our decision to base this Phenom 300 in the northeast underscores Leviate’s focus on expanding accessibility to premium charter options in key markets,” said Luis Barros, CEO of Leviate. Previously operated privately in the United States, the 11.4-year-old Embraer Executive Jets aircraft has maintained a US registration throughout its service life.

Leviate’s charter fleet now comprises five aircraft, including two Bombardier Business Aircraft Challenger 300s, one Citation XLS, one Citation XLS+, and the newly added Phenom 300.

Looking ahead, the firm plans to add its first Citation M2 Gen2 to its Part 135 certificate, to be based in Petaluma, California, alongside five to six HA-420s, ex-Volato (TMB, Houston Hobby), with one based in Miami Opa-Locka, FL, one in West Palm Beach International, FL, one in Houston, TX, two in Dallas, TX, and a final unit, still to be confirmed, based either in Orlando, FL or Las Vegas, NV.

“With bases in Florida and Texas, our HondaJet fleet is strategically positioned to cater to two of the busiest regions in private aviation while offering nationwide accessibility,” said Randall Mize, President at Leviate. The HondaJet aircraft will operate on a high-utilization floating charter basis.

Specialising in private jet charters and aircraft management, Leviate also provides cargo transportation and aircraft acquisition and sales services.