Jared Isaacman: Aviation Enthusiast and Globe-Trotter

Jared Isaacman, a passionate entrepreneur and aviation lover from New Jersey, has made waves in both technology and air travel. After studying at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, he founded United Bank Card in the 1990s, which handles billions in transactions yearly. Isaacman's interest in aviation stays strong, even with his business success. He co-founded Draken International, training pilots for the U. S. Armed Forces and operating the largest private fighter jet fleet. Isaacman is certified to fly multiple aircraft and has performed at airshows. In 2009, he set a world record circumnavigating the globe in a Cessna Citation CJ2. His most notable achievements include commanding the Inspiration4 space flight and Polaris Dawn mission, becoming the first private citizen to perform a spacewalk. With a net worth over $1. 5 billion, Isaacman enjoys traveling in style with his private jets. His favorite aircraft includes a Bombardier Global Express, known for its ultra-long-range capabilities. This jet, registered as N82EM, flies frequently, covering over 260 hours in 2024. It often visits airports like Lehigh Valley International and Morgantown Municipal Walter L. Bill Hart Field. This jet is part of the Bombardier Global series, first introduced in 1999, featuring Rolls-Royce engines and seating for 19 passengers. The Cessna Citation X is another jet in Isaacman's fleet, which he flies more frequently. Registered as N80EM, this super midsize business jet clocked over 350 flight hours in 2024, visiting airports like Lancaster and Teterboro. The Citation X, introduced in 1996, is known for its speed, thanks to powerful Rolls-Royce engines.