*NETJETS&MARQUIS JETSM TO BE EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE AVIATION PARTNERS OF BROADWAY’S NEW HIT SHOW YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN TM
Mel Brooks to Offer NetJets and Marquis Jet Card Owners Use of His Personal Seats at The Hilton Theater in NYC*
New York, NY – November 8, 2007 - NetJets&Marquis Jet today announced that they have become the exclusive private aviation partners of Mel Brooks’ new Broadway musical production * Young Frankenstein * , starring Roger Bart and Megan Mullally. Young Frankenstein , the hotly-anticipated musical presented by the same team of creators as the record-breaking sensation The Producers , is a wickedly inspired re-creation of the Frankenstein legend based on Mel Brooks’ classic comedy masterpiece. The show has already shattered pre-sale records.
As partners, NetJets and Marquis Jet will host the Opening Night Party for the production on November 8th at the Empire State Building in New York City. The guest list is a"Who’s Who"of New York and the theater elite. Additionally, NetJets and Marquis Jet Card Owners will have access to Mr. Brooks’ personal seats at each show performance through the 2008 holiday season.
“NetJets and Marquis Jet should be giving me back my seats some time in early 2009,”said Mel Brooks, Hollywood Legend, Writer and Producer of Young Frankenstein .“I am happy to be able to share my seats and provide these fine people with a couple of hours of good jokes and great music. The only better seats than these are on NetJets planes!”
“We are thrilled to provide our NetJets and Marquis Jet Card Owners with exclusive access to one-of-a-kind experiences like the best seats in the house to watch Broadway’s hottest new show Young Frankenstein ,”said Richard Santulli, NetJets Chairman and CEO .“NetJets and Marquis Jet are extremely excited to work with the legendary Mel Brooks and the cast and crew of this incredible new musical.”
NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRKa) company, is the worldwide leader in fractional jet ownership. NetJets manages the world’s largest and most diversified fleet of more than 700 aircraft globally, staffs more than 3,000 highly trained and experienced pilots and provides the world’s safest and most secure private aviation travel solutions. Through Marquis Jet’s exclusive alliance with NetJets, the Marquis Jet Card program provides access to NetJets, 25 hours at a time.
ABOUT NETJETS
NetJets Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, provides the safest and most secure private aviation solutions in the world. NetJets fractional aircraft ownership allows individuals and companies to buy a share of a private business jet at a fraction of the cost of whole aircraft ownership, and guarantees availability 365 days a year with just a few hours’ notice. The NetJets programs worldwide offer the largest and most diversified fleet in private aviation, which includes 15 of the most popular business jets in the world. Access to the NetJets fleet is also available in the form of a short-term lease, sold on an all-inclusive, pre-paid basis in 25-hour increments, through an exclusive alliance with Marquis Jet Partners. NetJets Inc. also offers aircraft management, charter management, and on-demand charter services through its subsidiary, Executive Jet Management. More information on NetJets, the Marquis Jet Program, and Executive Jet Management is available at www.netjets.com .
The Gulfstream Large Cabin Fleet is operated by NetJets International and NJI. The BBJ is operated by NetJets Large Aircraft Company. All other aircraft offered by NetJets in the United States are operated by NetJets Aviation. Each of these operating companies is a wholly owned subsidiary of NetJets Inc. All aircraft offered by NetJets in Europe are operated by NetJets Transportes A?reos, SA a Portuguese/EU Air Carrier. The Marquis Jet Card Program is operated by NetJets under its FAR Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate. NetJets has an affiliation with the provider of the NetJets Middle East Program.
ABOUT MARQUIS JET
Marquis Jet is the leader in private jet cards. Through its exclusive alliance with NetJets, Marquis Jet provides the convenience, quality and safety of the world’s premier fractional aircraft ownership program 25 hours at a time. The Marquis Jet Card is available throughout North America, catering to businesses and individuals who desire access to the world’s best fleet and service. Business Traveler Magazine, Executive Travel Magazine, Robb Report and Flight International have recognized the Marquis Jet Card as the number one private jet card program. The Marquis Jet Card program is operated by NetJets Aviation, Inc. or NetJets International, Inc. under their respective FAR Part 135 Air Carrier Certificates. For additional information, visit the Company’s website at www.MarquisJet.com or call 1-866-JET-1400.
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