JetBird is a private airline that was announced in April 2009, and is expecting to commence operations in September 2009, this failed to happen due to financial problems and as of April 2010 Jetbird is an airline that has no planes. JetBird is hoping to offer a private jet experience at up to 50% less than current branded operators. Stefan Vilner is the Jetbird CEO JetBird has cancelled its contract with Brazilian manufacturer Embraer for 50 Phenom 100 very light jets JetBird was due to take delivery of an initial 10 Phenom jets in 2009 for its launch from its assigned base in Cologne, Germany. However that launch was deferred several times as the airline encountered financial difficulties and the market for corporate air travel declined. As of Early April 2010 JetBird was also seeking to raise $5-10 million in additional funding to enable it to launch.
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