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TRADEWIND AVIATION INTRODUCES NEW SCHEDULED SHUTTLE SERVICE BETWEEN THE METRO AREA AND NEWPORT,

First-ever scheduled service from the “Big Apple” to the “Sailing Capital of the World” to transport travelers on Tradewind-operated Pilatus PC-12 fleet up to 10 times weekly, starting Memorial Day Weekend 2020 March 9th, 2020 (Oxford, Connecticut) - From touring Gilded Age mansions to enjoying fresh lobster rolls to strolling above the shoreline along the Cliff Walk, there is no end to delights in Newport, Rhode Island. Now travelers from the New York metropolitan area can access Newport with ease via new shared charter shuttle service from Tradewind Aviation, a premium operator of both scheduled shuttle service and on-demand private charter flights throughout the U.S. and .

This summer, flight service from New York to Newport will be available Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays and Mondays between Westchester County Airport (HPN) and Newport State Airport (NPT) in Middletown, Rhode Island which is just 10 minutes from downtown Newport. Flights from New York will depart from the Private Jet terminal, with complimentary valet service and streamlined security ensuring that guests can arrive just 30 minutes before flight time.

Guests can also look forward to flying in style and comfort in Tradewind Aviation’s fleet of modern Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, with complimentary refreshments, snacks, and the latest issue of Goodspeed, the ’s inflight magazine, to enjoy onboard. Flight time in either direction is approximately 35 minutes and rates will start from $245 plus tax each way.

Known for developing the shared charter concept in 2002 with service to Nantucket and subsequently to other leisure destinations such as Martha's Vineyard and Stowe as well as to St. Barths and in the Caribbean, Tradewind Aviation’s introduction of a new dedicated route to Newport capitalizes on the increasing buzz that the destination has seen over recent years. With a host of new hotels, maritime activities, stunning natural landscape, year-round festivals and culinary attractions, Newport has something for everyone.

“We are thrilled to launch new flights to one of New England's most iconic towns,” says David Zipkin, Co-Owner and Vice President at Tradewind Aviation. “Newport has been an increasingly popular private charter destination for Tradewind, so the time is right to launch our signature shared charter service. Our unique fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft is perfectly suited for the relatively small runway at Newport which allows our guests to beat the traffic and arrive in style directly into Newport.”

Booking for the New York-Newport shared charter shuttle service is now open at www.flytradewind.com

For more information or to reserve a seat on any Tradewind Aviation flight or to book a private charter, please call 800-376-7922, visit www.flytradewind.com.

### About Tradewind Aviation Founded in 2001 on the principle that every flight deserves the highest quality aircraft, crew and service, Tradewind Aviation offers scheduled shuttle service throughout the Northeast and Caribbean on its modern fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. Routes include Westchester County Airport in White Plains, New York to Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Stowe and Newport and throughout the Caribbean to St. Barths, Anguilla, and Antigua. Tradewind also operates on-demand private charter flights throughout the U.S. and Caribbean in their fleet of Citation Jet and Pilatus PC-12 aircraft.