Wheels Up
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| Founded | 2013 | ||||||
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| Fleet size | 185 | ||||||
| Parent company | Delta Air Lines (20%) | ||||||
| Traded as | NYSE: UP | ||||||
| Headquarters | New York City, U.S. | ||||||
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| Revenue | US$1.19 billion (2021) | ||||||
| Operating income | US$+203 million (2021) | ||||||
| Net income | US$−190 million (2021) | ||||||
| Total assets | US$1.98 billion (2021) | ||||||
| Total equity | US$730 million (2021) | ||||||
| Employees | 2,500+ | ||||||
| Website | wheelsup | ||||||
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Membership-based private aviation company Financials as of December 31, 2021 | |||||||
Wheels Up is a provider of "on demand" private aviation in the United States and one of the largest private aviation companies in the world. It was founded in 2013 by Kenny Dichter, using a membership/on-demand business model. Wheels Up members can book private aircraft from the company fleet and third-party operators using a mobile application.
The company was purchased by Delta Air Lines in August 2023, who bought a 95% share to rescue the company from financial troubles.