The Dream Chaser 4, a rainbow-colored Learjet 35, departed Centennial Airport on Jan. 20 for a weeklong tour as part of a special project led by International Jet Aviation Services to benefit children of Make-A-Wish Colorado, as well as other Make-A-Wish chapters in neighboring states. “It’s all part of an effort to give something back to the community,” said William Milam, International Jet co-founder.
Milam said certain preventive maintenance milestones require the eight-passenger aircraft to be stripped of its exterior paint, completely inspected and X-rayed. Prior to the inspection date, he said the aircraft receives temporary rainbow paint job and is used to give Make-A-Wish kids a private jet experience and bird’s eye view of the city. The Dream Chaser project is a nonprofit volunteer effort supported by International Jet employees, as well as outside partners and donors who help cover paint and fuel costs.