When it’s time to fly, we make it easy for you. Based in San Antonio, Merlin One, a venture of Airlift USA, LLP, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Merlin One Aircraft, LLP, has evolved from the realization that private aircraft ownership is too expensive to rationalize, commercial airline transportation is no longer a suitable option and there is a need for a cost-effective alternative. Call Jim Foody 210-366-8766 to shedule a private visit to your fleet!
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Experience
the ultimate convenience and ease of business and leisure travel through
a low-cost shared leasing program.
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Travel Comparison
The Merlin One program, a no-hassle, cost-effective solution to the frustration of commercial airline travel, turns this tedious experience into a comfortable, relaxing flying experience.
A typical round trip, first-class seat from San Antonio to Aspen, Colorado, can cost up to $1,800 on a commercial carrier with at least one stop and no guarantee of a seamless flight. The same service in an entry-level shared ownership program costs in excess of $15,000. Yet through Merlin One’s shared leasing program, a stress-free, luxurious round trip flight to Aspen will cost $4,200 with ample room for six passengers, a large private lavatory and significant luggage space. If more than three passengers are on board it is less expensive than commercial airfare and a fraction of the cost of operating your own plane.
Moreover, the non-stop flight time is just under three hours from San Antonio. Flight arrangements can be made with one call to a person who knows your name, on-board preferences and has your primary travel objective in mind – getting you to your destination, safely and on-time, in a pleasant, comfortable atmosphere.
Dedicated Flight Operations and Service
The program has four planes, giving members guaranteed 24-hour access to a plane.
No Surprises Or Hidden Costs
Fixed monthly costs include the aircraft, maintenance, insurance, hangar, reserves and management.
Program Comparison
Since the Merlin series aircraft were manufactured in San Antonio, Lessees reap the resulting cost-benefit of local maintenance and expertise. Airlift and its associates have a breadth of knowledge about all things Merlin related; the group designed, manufactured, operated, sold, financed, supported and continues to own a number of the aircraft. The Merlin One concept simply wouldn’t be cost effective in another state, as all the resources and expertise are located here.
Due to a limited production run of 143 aircraft and the complexity of its design, the Merlin III series has a small, but dedicated audience. This results in a fair market value far less than its closest competitor, the Beech King Air B-200. The Merlin IIIB is bigger, faster, has more range, more payload and burns 20% less fuel than the King Air B-200!
Aircraft
Features
The Merlin III and IIIB are twin, turbine-powered aircraft with a cruise speed of 275 Knots, and have a maximum range of over 2,000 statute miles. The cabin will comfortably accommodate six adults, features a large private lavatory, and ample baggage capacity for as much luggage and golf bags or ski bags as passengers. The aircraft were designed by legendary aeronautical engineer, Ed Swearingen, and manufactured in San Antonio.
The Merlin series aircraft have proven themselves over the years in corporate, cargo and military applications world wide.
Safety
The structural integrity of the Merlin aircraft is unsurpassed in its class with a safety record that bears this out. The Merlin III series has dual-wing spars that stretch from wing tip to wing tip. As you get to know the Merlin aircraft, “dual fail-safe design” becomes very reassuring.
Pilot
Experience
Presently, Merlin One has six approved pilots. All are independent contractors engaged by the operator. Each is a high-time ATP, commercially-rated professional with a minimum of 1,500 flight hours as pilot in command in Merlin/Metro aircraft.
Merlin One number tel: 210-366-8766
Airlift Group