A New Day is Dawning
DayJet has announced that Tallahassee will be one of the first five cities in the nation to experience the economic benefits derived from its new point-to-point, on-demand jet service. Selected for its strong business climate and limited transportation infrastructure, Tallahassee - in addition to Boca Raton, Gainesville, Lakeland, and Pensacola - will be the first to receive DayJet air transportation facilities, called DayPorts, which will serve as the "access ramps" to the world's first "Per-Seat, On-Demand" jet service when it takes flight later this year.
DayJet's Ed Iacobucci (left) standing with Eclipse's Vern Raburn (right) in front of the Eclipse 500 very light jet
In partnership with the DayJet Corporation, the Economic Development Council of Tallahassee/Leon County will make Tallahassee home to a Very Light Jet (VLJ) Center of Excellence, the world's first education center dedicated to training students in a multitude of very light jet service operations.
The VLJ Center of Excellence will train customer service representatives, mechanics, avionic specialists, and pilots. Training will provided by Lively Technical Institute and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Other training resources include Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee Community College.
The company's positive economic impact will be felt throughout our state and our community. Ushering in a new era of aviation innovation, DayJet chose Florida as the "launch state" for its innovative "Per-Seat, On-Demand" jet service along with the decision to choose Tallahassee as the location of the VLJ Training Center. The company will begin service in Florida with an intra-state, point-to-point, on-demand network, which will connect communities that have little or no scheduled air service.
Read the full press release from Tallahassee EDC.
Communities served by DayJet will become attractive locations for new and expanding businesses as a result of improved workforce mobility, market accessibility and employee productivity. In addition to DayJet's direct economic contributions via fuel, rent and employee payroll, regional travelers using "Per-Seat, On-Demand" services will cause increased consumption of airport-related services, such as car rentals and taxis.
Taken together, these activities are projected to generate an average annual economic impact in excess of $16 million for the Tallahassee community within the first three years of operation. During this timeframe, DayJet expects to employ 2,000 high-skill, high-wage personnel in the State of Florida.
