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It may not seem like the best time to launch a company catering to the private business flier. Business travel is down. Companies have been pressured by an angry public to sell their corporate fleets. And at a time when environmental responsibility is critical to many consumers, few CEOs want to be called out for leaving a big carbon footprint. But at least two new ventures are turning those challenges into selling points, offering services that allow you to fly private but preserve cash, the climate and possibly your corporate reputation. Greenjets and CoGoJets help bring together travelers willing to share a ride — and the cost — of a private plane. They also will find the aircraft the passengers need. Leisure travelers are part of their clientele. But the companies believe the business community can be their source of success, as executives seek to get where they need to go without being dependent on commercial flight schedules, try to save money and avoid angering shareholders...