Our mission is simple: protect your asset, eliminate friction, and deliver without compromise. Since 1979, we’ve built our global reputation by fixing what slows our clients down and owning every step until the job’s done.
We measure success by our clients' success: more aircraft moved, faster deployments, fewer missed opportunities. Every experience we create removes a barrier to their growth.
Safety isn’t a checklist. It’s our design principle. From logistics to pilots to paperwork, we embed it into everything we do, because nothing threatens legacy faster than cutting corners.
We measure success by the paperwork clients never touch, the calls they never have to make, and the questions they never need to ask.
We solve problems before they're asked. We never sidestep, delegate away, or make excuses. Client needs come before our convenience.
Yesterday's best is today's baseline. We improve by listening to clients and crew, then actually changing what needs to change
We eliminate layers, vendors, and complexity in aircraft movement so that clients can hand us the keys and get back to their work.
The founder of Rangeflyers
Rangeflyers was founded in 1979 in Wichita by Hans Mulders. From the outset, the focus was on disciplined planning, engineering rigor, and methodical cross-border execution that set the template for international ferry operations and routing still used to this day..
Notable Developments
– Incorporated as a dedicated aircraft ferry provider in Wichita, Kansas
– Early oceanic routes documented and standard operating procedures established
– Initial relationships formed with manufacturers and dealers
Operational Scale and Oceanic Capability
Under John & Sun Tackett’s leadership, Rangeflyers formalized processes, expanded ocean-crossing capability, and became a regular delivery partner for Beechcraft, Cessna, and governments across the globe.
Notable Developments
– Annual volume grew from low double digits to 100+ missions per year
– Manufacturer relationships deepened, including Beechcraft programs
– Significant share of Beech 1900 deliveries supported
– Extended-range solutions implemented for Beechjet oceanic crossings
– Notable long-range Bonanza missions completed
– Privately owned business jets delivered into China as markets opened
– 24/7 operations established and proprietary auxiliary tank systems developed
– Capability expanded across additional OEM programs
Broader Client Base, Deeper Compliance
Following leadership transition to Vincent Fuschetti and Kevin St. Germain, Rangeflyers diversified beyond OEM programs to serve a wider mix of clients. The era emphasized governance, regulatory clarity, and end-to-end logistics while preserving the company’s operating discipline.
Notable developments
– Scope expanded from light and midsize aircraft to transport category operations
– Partnerships strengthened with brokers and public-sector operators
– FAA-approved trust services implemented to facilitate ferrying under U.S. registration when appropriate
– Cross-border workflows streamlined for permits, customs, and documentation
– Advisory support formalized across insurance, export and import Certificates of Airworthiness, and transaction closeout
– Single-accountable-owner delivery model reinforced for fewer client handoffs
Scaling What Works
In 2024, Joseph Hildebrandt joined our executive team to modernize and scale the company's established approach. With his guidance, Rangeflyers is focused on systematizing decades of expertise—freeing up expert time for what clients value most: creative solutions, genuine relationships, and flawless execution..
Strategic focus areas
– Amplify core expertise with process automation and repeatable playbooks
– Expand capability across aircraft categories and client types without compromising quality
– Strengthen proactive communication, service metrics, and measurable client outcomes
– Build client and partner portals for real-time visibility and fewer client tasks
– Maintain fixed-pricing discipline to reduce uncertainty and hidden costs
Your urgency is our priority. Your complexity is our expertise. Your success is our mission.