What JetEx does

JetEx is a private aviation services company that operates premium private jet terminals and provides ground handling services to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and corporate aviation clients. Its operational footprint centers on flagship terminals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi — the first private jet terminals in the world to receive the VERIFIED™ Private Jet Terminal badge from Forbes Travel Guide (February 2026) — with a newly licensed operation at Saudi Arabia's Red Sea International Airport and a Milan Linate Prime terminal opening in early 2026 ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

The company's core offering is end-to-end ground handling and luxury terminal hospitality: passenger services, aircraft servicing, ground support equipment (including electric and propane-powered units), and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provision. JetEx derives revenue from professional-services fees on ground handling and from SAF/transaction fees on fuel provisioning; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales to operators and UHNW travelers, supplemented by event-based positioning such as its exclusive ground-handler and SAF-provider role at Dubai Airshow 2025. The Forbes Travel Guide partnership (via the ATELIER CX consulting division) functions as both a brand differentiator and a potential licensing-grade standards asset.

The business model relies on regulatory licenses to operate at strategic airports (e.g., the GACA license at Red Sea) and on long-cycle infrastructure investments in terminal real estate. The firm's stated headcount is 11–50 employees, which is materially smaller than global FBO peers such as Signature Flight Support or Universal Aviation, suggesting JetEx competes on brand and service quality rather than scale. No revenue, funding, ownership, or management-team data is disclosed in the available sources, and the firmographic website (jetexaviation.com) is currently parked at GoDaddy — a material data-integrity gap for diligence.

Name

JetEx

Website

https://jetexaviation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JetEx operates premium private jet terminals and provides ground handling, sustainable aviation fuel, and luxury hospitality services to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and corporate aviation clients across flagship Gulf locations and expanding European and Saudi sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Aviation Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business Jet Charter (On-Demand) (THABAFAA), Private Aviation Ground Support & Trip Services (Dispatch, Permits, Handling) (THABAFAK)

Keywords

• Private jet terminals
• Ground handling services
• Business aviation services
• Luxury aviation hospitality
• Sustainable aviation fuel

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuart

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ground Handling Services: Providing comprehensive ground handling and business aviation services at airports including ground support equipment, passenger services, and aircraft servicing
2. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): Provision of sustainable aviation fuel at events and terminals, supporting emissions reduction initiatives
3. Event Services: Exclusive ground handler services for major aviation events like Dubai Airshow, including electric and propane-powered support equipment

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

JetEx operates premium private jet terminals and provides business aviation ground handling services at major international airports, led by flagship terminals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and a growing network that includes Red Sea International Airport (Saudi Arabia) and Milan Linate Prime (Italy). Core services span aircraft ground handling, luxury terminal hospitality, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provisioning, and electric ground support equipment for ultra-high-net-worth travelers and corporate aviation clients.

Product overview

JetEx is a global leader in private aviation providing a comprehensive suite of services centered around its flagship private jet terminals. The company operates a network of terminals including JetEx Dubai and JetEx Abu Dhabi (recently verified by Forbes Travel Guide) and is expanding with JetEx Milan. Core offerings include luxury private terminal hospitality services and ground handling operations at licensed airports. Add-on services include sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and electric ground equipment supporting environmental initiatives. The company positions itself at the intersection of luxury hospitality and private aviation infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JetEx Dubai Private Terminal Flagship private jet terminal in Dubai offering luxury hospitality and ground services for private aviation travelers, part of JetEx's premium terminal network in the UAE.
• JetEx Abu Dhabi Private Terminal Flagship private jet terminal in Abu Dhabi offering luxury hospitality and ground services for private aviation travelers, part of JetEx's premium terminal network in the UAE.
• JetEx Milan Terminal Private aviation terminal at Milan Linate Prime Airport opening in early 2026, expanding JetEx's European presence and enhancing business aviation services in Milan ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
• Ground Handling Services Comprehensive ground handling and aircraft servicing for business aviation operations at licensed airports, including ground support equipment, passenger services, and aircraft servicing, delivered at JetEx's terminals and licensed partner airports.
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Provision of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at JetEx terminals and aviation events as part of the company's sustainability initiatives, supporting emissions reduction for private aviation operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• World's first private jet terminal verification badge achieved

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Forbes Travel Guide / ATELIER CXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2026JetEx partnered with Forbes Travel Guide's consulting division ATELIER CX to achieve the world's first VERIFIED™ Private Jet Terminal badge. The partnership involved team training on luxury hospitality brand standards and incognito inspections at JetEx's Dubai and Abu Dhabi terminals.
• Dubai AirshowflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025JetEx appointed as exclusive ground handler and provider of sustainable aviation fuel at Dubai Airshow 2025. The partnership focuses on promoting sustainability initiatives including SAF integration, electric ground equipment deployment, and solar infrastructure.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Signature Flight Support: The world's largest FBO network with 300+ locations globally, providing ground handling, fueling, and terminal services to business aviation. Directly comparable to JetEx in core FBO/terminal service offering, though at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Atlantic Aviation: Major U.S.-headquartered FBO network with 100+ fixed-base operations offering ground handling, fueling, hangar, and terminal amenities to business jet operators. Competes with JetEx in the premium FBO segment and serves overlapping corporate/UHNW customer base.
• Jet Aviation: A subsidiary of General Dynamics offering FBOs, aircraft management, charter, and maintenance globally, with strong Gulf and European presence. Directly comparable to JetEx in combining FBO terminal services with management and charter offerings, and overlapping in the UHNW customer segment.
• Million Air: Global FBO network with branded locations across the U.S., Caribbean, and select international markets, providing fueling, ground handling, and luxury terminal services. Competes with JetEx in the premium FBO experience category for business aviation operators.
• TAG (The Aviation Group): A global aviation group operating FBOs, aircraft management, and charter services across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. Directly comparable to JetEx in delivering premium FBO terminal experiences in EMEA and overlapping in the corporate aviation customer base.
• ExecuJet Aviation: Provides FBO, aircraft management, charter, and maintenance services across Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe. Direct competitor to JetEx in the international premium FBO and management segment, with overlapping corporate flight department customers.
• Universal Weather and Aviation: Provides trip support, ground handling coordination, and FBO services to business aviation operators globally. Overlaps with JetEx in the international ground handling and trip services layer of private aviation support.
• Clay Lacy Aviation: U.S.-based FBO chain with operations in California, Connecticut, and other locations, offering fueling, ground handling, charter, and management. Comparable to JetEx in premium FBO services for the UHNW and corporate aviation market.
• Ross Aviation: A growing FBO network operating premium fixed-base operations across the U.S. and select international markets, providing ground handling, fueling, and terminal services. Competes with JetEx in the premium FBO segment targeting business aviation operators.

Broad incumbents

• VistaJet: A major global private aviation company offering point-to-point jet services, membership programs, and integrated ground handling. Broader incumbent rather than a pure FBO peer, but overlaps with JetEx at the luxury private aviation customer experience layer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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