Freedom II, a Bermuda-based airline, has enhanced its charter offerings by engaging ACC Aviation to market two Embraer E170 aircraft, augmenting an existing agreement that includes the airline’s B757-200. These aircraft, VP-BEB (msn 17000146) and VP-BEC (msn 17000112), were acquired in 2022 primarily to serve the travel needs of Richard M. Schulze, founder of Best Buy, and his Aurora Anguilla Resort & Club in Anguilla.
Configured to accommodate up to 64 passengers, these E170s, model years 2005-2006, have been actively utilized for various on-demand charter operations. Initially branded with Aurora Anguilla liveries, these markings were removed as of December 2023. The aircraft are currently based at Fort Pierce International, Florida.
In addition to these two jets, Freedom II’s B757-200, VP-BBE (msn 30232), which features an executive layout seating up to 62 passengers, is also available for charter services through ACC Aviation and is stationed at the same location.
Freedom II holds an EASA Third Country Operator (TCO) permit, issued in June 2023, validating its compliance with European safety standards for airlines operating into and within the EU.
Meanwhile, the other two E170s acquired by Schulze in 2022, N175RS (msn 17000141) and N176RS (msn 17000107), are managed by Schulze’s U.S.-based airline, Best Jets International. Similar to the Freedom II jets, these aircraft also had their Aurora Anguilla decals removed post-December 2023, indicating a broader update across Schulze’s aviation assets.
