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Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE: UP) has announced a major fleet modernization strategy, involving several key transactions:
1. Acquisition of GrandView Aviation's entire fleet of 17 Phenom 300 and 300E aircraft for $105 million.
2. Agreement to sell its owned fleet of Citation X aircraft and lease them back temporarily.
3. Plans to introduce Bombardier Challenger 300 and 350 aircraft to its fleet.
4. Partnership with Gogo Business Aviation to equip new aircraft with Gogo Galileo HDX satellite-based WiFi.
5. Secured a $332 million revolving credit facility from Bank of America, with credit support from Delta Air Lines.
These moves aim to lower the average fleet age by 10 years, improve operational performance, and enhance customer experience. The transition is expected to be completed within three years, subject to market conditions.
Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE: UP) has announced the date for its third quarter 2024 earnings release. The company will disclose its financial results on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Following the release, management will provide a review of the quarter and a business update during a webcast at 10 am ET. Interested parties can access the event through the Events & Presentations page on the company's Investor Relations website. An online replay of the conference call will be made available approximately three hours after the webcast concludes.
Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE: UP) has appointed Meaghan Wells as its new EVP of Enterprise Planning and Strategy. Wells will lead the development of the company's long-term growth strategy, focusing on enterprise planning, fleet and corporate strategy, corporate development, and commercial partnerships. Her expertise lies in driving growth and securing capital for rapidly scaling organizations.
Wells' background includes a notable tenure as Chief Investment Officer at Vista Global, where she led financing strategy, corporate finance, FP&A, and investor relations during a period of rapid profitable growth. CEO George Mattson expressed confidence in Wells' ability to contribute to Wheels Up's strategic mission of building a strong and resilient business model.
Wells is set to begin her role at Wheels Up on November 4, 2024. She joins the company as it continues to focus on profitable growth and operational excellence, building upon its recent operational improvements and strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines.
Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE: UP) announced that its lead investors have agreed to extend the lock-up restriction on their shares of common stock for an additional year, until September 20, 2025. Approximately 97.2% of the shares issued under the Investment and Investor Rights Agreement will remain subject to this extended lock-up.
The agreement includes:
- Delta Air Lines, Inc., CK Wheels , and Cox Investment Holdings, extending the lock-up for all their shares
- Kore Capital and funds managed by Whitebox Advisors extending the lock-up for 72.5% of their shares
Wheels Up CEO George Mattson expressed appreciation for the investors' confidence and support, stating that this extended commitment allows the company to continue executing its strategic plan.
Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE: UP) announced executive leadership transitions. Chief Financial Officer Todd Smith and Chief Legal Officer Laura Heltebran are departing. Matthew Knopf, formerly of Delta Air Lines, will join as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary on September 9. Eric Cabezas will serve as interim Chief Financial Officer.
Knopf brings over 35 years of legal experience, including nine years at Delta Air Lines where he led key legal teams. Cabezas, who joined Wheels Up in 2019, previously served as interim CFO and was instrumental in securing the company's 2023 capital investment.
CEO George Mattson expressed confidence in Knopf's industry knowledge and Cabezas' ability to lead the finance team during the transition. He also thanked Smith and Heltebran for their contributions to the company.
Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE: UP) reported Q2 2024 financial results, showing improvements in profitability despite revenue decline. Revenue decreased to $196 million, primarily due to divestiture of non-core assets and focus on profitable flying. Adjusted Contribution Margin increased to 7.8%, while net loss improved to $97 million. The company made strides in operational efficiency, product portfolio enhancement, and deepening its partnership with Delta Air Lines.
Key metrics include:
- Active Members: 8,268 (down 29% YoY)
- Active Users: 9,999 (down 20% YoY)
- Live Flight Legs: 12,855 (down 29% YoY)
- Total Private Jet Flight Transaction Value: $216.8 million (down 19% YoY)
- Adjusted EBITDA loss: $37.4 million (improved by $2.9 million YoY)
Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE: UP), a leader in private aviation, has introduced enhanced transparency features on its mobile app and website. The update allows travelers to explore dynamic pricing rates across locations and dates, track savings, and monitor loyalty progress. This move aims to provide increased flexibility and value for customers.
The new booking options cover over 200 popular city pairs for the summer, with more routes to be added throughout the year. Customers can now access competitive pricing options for every day of the year, enabling Wheels Up to optimize its operations. The 'Flexible Plans' feature presents lower-cost airport pairs, potentially offering substantial savings per leg.
Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE: UP) has announced the date for its second quarter 2024 earnings release and webcast. The company will disclose its financial results on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Management will provide a review of the quarter and a business update during a webcast at 10 am ET. Investors and interested parties can access the event through the Events & Presentations page on the company's Investor Relations website. An online replay of the conference call will be made available approximately three hours after the webcast concludes.
Wheels Up (NYSE: UP) has unveiled a new product portfolio that enhances global access to private and commercial aviation services. The collaboration with Delta Air Lines introduces greater flexibility and member benefits, including guaranteed availability and recovery in the U.S., U.K., and Europe.
Fliers can choose between memberships with upfront fees or pay-as-you-go charters. Members enjoy price protection, savings, and Delta loyalty rewards, including a 20% discount on select routes. The new portfolio also introduces a charter program offering private flight credit and commercial airline benefits.
CEO George Mattson emphasized that the streamlined offerings aim to provide tailored, high-value travel experiences, leveraging Wheels Up's global network and safety standards.
Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE: UP) reported financial results for the first quarter of 2024, showing a decrease in total revenue by $155 million to $197 million. Despite the net loss improving slightly to $97 million, adjusted EBITDA remained flat at a loss of $49 million. The company highlighted operational improvements and plans for long-term profitable growth, with increasing market interest and commercial momentum through a partnership with Delta Air Lines.
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