October 15, 2026

Desert Jet Breaks Ground on Ramp Extension at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport

October 15, 2026/ Air Charter Guide

Desert Jet has announced the groundbreaking of its ramp extension project at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM), marking a significant milestone after years of planning and preparation. The project will expand available ramp space at the airport, strengthening the infrastructure needed to support business aviation and the Coachella Valley’s continued growth.

April 07, 2025

Desert Jet Center Welcomes Festivalgoers to the Coachella Valley Music Festivals

April 07, 2025/ Air Charter Journal

Music festival season is here, and Desert Jet Center at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) is excited to welcome festivalgoers to the heart of the action for the next three weekends – April 11-13, 18-20, and 25-27. Located just minutes from the iconic Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA, Desert Jet Center is at the closest airport to the year's much-anticipated music festivals. It is the ultimate destination for attendees looking for travel convenience and luxury.

July 23, 2021

Desert Jet Adds Ultimate Track Day as Newest Lifestyle Brand Partner

July 23, 2021/ Air Charter Journal

Desert Jet's clientele can now add VIP access to unique driving experiences and to ultra-exclusive, highly curated racetrack and motorsports events coveted by automotive enthusiasts worldwide.

February 04, 2021

Local Aviation Legend Peni Nelson Joins Desert Jet Center FBO at KTRM

February 04, 2021/ Air Charter Journal

Desert Jet Center, the desert’s newest and highest customer-rated Fixed Base Operator (FBO) located at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in Thermal, California, hires aviation veteran Peni Nelson as its new Customer Relations Advisor.

May 22, 2020

Desert Jet Renews ARGUS Platinum Rating and WYVERN Wingman Certification

May 22, 2020/ Air Charter Journal

Desert Jet, full-service business aviation company based in Greater Palm Springs, California (KTRM), has achieved re-certification of its WYVERN Wingman Operator status and ARGUS Platinum Rating.

August 16, 2019

Desert Jet Adds a Second Cessna Citation Bravo to its Charter Fleet

August 16, 2019/ Air Charter Journal

The 2004 aircraft is based at the company’s Palm Springs headquarters at KTRM and is available for immediate charter.

November 14, 2018

Desert Jet Adds Third Citation CJ3 to its Growing Charter Fleet

November 14, 2018/ Air Charter Journal

Leading business aviation services company Desert Jet is pleased to announce the addition of a third Citation CJ3 to its charter fleet. This beautiful 2007 aircraft is based at the company’s Palm Springs headquarters at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM).

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