What Pegasus Elite Aviation does

Pegasus Elite Aviation, Inc. is a private aviation services company headquartered at a 65,000 sq ft VIP hangar in Van Nuys, California, operating as a subsidiary of Prima Air. Founded in 1996, the company delivers four integrated service lines: on-demand private jet charter, full-service aircraft management (including maintenance, operations, crew, and charter revenue offset programs), comprehensive aircraft maintenance, and aircraft acquisition/sales brokerage. It holds FAA Part 135 worldwide certification, Wyvern Wingman accreditation (maintained 25+ years), and Argus Platinum rating, placing it among a small set of dual-rated operators. The managed fleet includes 11 large-cabin aircraft, predominantly Gulfstream models (including three G650s) and a Bombardier Global 5000, with average annual utilization exceeding 7,000 hours.

The company's technology and product differentiation centers on in-flight connectivity: in October 2024, Pegasus became the first FAA Part 135 operator to install Starlink (SpaceX) satellite internet on a Bombardier Global 5000, delivering 200+ Mbps at cruising altitude, achieved via partnership with Starlink and Thornton Aviation and FAA STC certification. A second Starlink-equipped Gulfstream V was added in November 2025, with intent to expand the technology across the fleet. Customers include entertainment industry professionals, corporate executives, sports teams, government agencies, and other charter operators/brokers, served via direct sales with 24/7 charter coordinators and no membership fees.

Revenue is generated through transaction-based charter fees, recurring aircraft management fees, maintenance service revenue (for managed and third-party aircraft), and aircraft sales commissions. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-consumer, distributed through the company website, phone, and email, with empty leg flights offering discounted access across US, Canadian, Caribbean, European, and Asian routes. Operational bases span five key airports (Hollywood Burbank, Teterboro, Miami-Opa Locka, Las Vegas, Hong Kong), with additional presence in London and Dubai, supporting worldwide charter capability.

Name

Pegasus Elite Aviation

Legal name

Pegasus Elite Aviation, Inc.

Website

https://pegjet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pegasus Elite Aviation is a Van Nuys-based, FAA Part 135-certified private jet charter and aircraft management company, serving corporate executives, entertainment professionals, sports teams, and government clients with a fleet of 11 large-cabin aircraft. It is a subsidiary of Prima Air and holds dual Wyvern Wingman and Argus Platinum safety ratings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Aviation Services

NAICS

Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (48819)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Business Jet Charter (On-Demand) (THABAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aircraft Management & Part 135/135-equivalent Operators (THABAFAD), Private Jet Charter (Midsize/Super-Midsize/Heavy Jet) (TLAFABAB)

Keywords

• Private jet charter
• Aircraft management services
• Aircraft maintenance
• Aircraft acquisition sales
• Business aviation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Van Nuys

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Jet Charter Services: On-demand private charter flights charged by trip duration, distance, and aircraft type. No membership fees required.
2. Aircraft Management Services: Full-service management of owner aircraft including maintenance, operations, crew management, and charter revenue offset programs to minimize ownership costs.
3. Aircraft Sales and Acquisition: Expert assistance in locating, evaluating, and acquiring aircraft for business or leisure. Services include market research, contract negotiation, and pre-purchase inspections.
4. Maintenance Services: Comprehensive aircraft maintenance including inspections, compliance, record keeping, and FAA accountability services for fleet aircraft and external clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pegasus Elite Aviation provides on-demand private jet charter, full-service aircraft management (operations, maintenance, crew, charter revenue offset programs), FAA Part 145 certified aircraft maintenance, and aircraft acquisition and brokerage services. The company operates a fleet of large-cabin Gulfstream and Bombardier aircraft from a 65,000 sq ft VIP hangar in Van Nuys, CA, supplemented by satellite bases across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, with FAA Part 135 worldwide operating authority. Customers include HNW individuals, corporate executives, sports teams, entertainment industry professionals, government agencies, and aircraft owners.

Product overview

Pegasus Elite Aviation operates as a comprehensive private aviation services provider offering a portfolio of integrated services: private jet charter flights, aircraft management, aircraft maintenance, and aircraft sales/acquisition. The company manages a diverse fleet of aircraft including Gulfstream series jets (G650ER, G650, G550, G-V, G-IV-SP) and Bombardier Global 5000. Services include FAA 135 charter certification, completions management, airworthiness oversight, and flight planning/dispatch. The company differentiates through Starlink-equipped aircraft offering high-speed in-flight connectivity. All services operate from the company's 65,000 square foot VIP hangar headquarters in Van Nuys, CA, with additional operational bases at Hollywood Burbank, New Jersey Teterboro, Miami-Opa Locka Executive, Las Vegas, and Hong Kong.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Jet Charter On-demand private jet charter services operated under FAA Part 135 worldwide, with 24/7 coordinator support, customized itineraries (one-way, round trip, multi-leg, empty leg), and no membership fee requirements for business and leisure travelers.
• Aircraft Management End-to-end management of owner aircraft including operational management, maintenance coordination, hangarage, crew management, and a charter revenue offset program designed to minimize total ownership costs with transparent fees and no hidden mark-ups.
• Aircraft Maintenance Full-service aircraft maintenance performed at FAA Part 145 certified facilities with over 90 years of combined maintenance staff experience, covering inspections, repairs, compliance management, and 24-hour storage for both Pegasus fleet aircraft and external clients.
• Aircraft Sales & Acquisition Expert aircraft acquisition and resale services including market research, contract negotiation, pre-purchase inspections, and fractional ownership options, assisting clients transitioning from charter to ownership.
• Starlink In-Flight Wi-Fi Equipped Charter Service Charter service equipped with Starlink high-speed satellite internet delivering 200+ Mbps download speeds at cruising altitudes, enabling HD streaming, video conferencing, and large file transfers in flight.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average annual fleet utilization of over 7,000 hours across managed fleet
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Starlink (SpaceX)coreTechnology or Integration · 10 October 2024Pegasus partnered with Starlink to install high-speed satellite internet on business jets, becoming the world's first FAA Part 135 operator to offer Starlink connectivity. Starlink's low-earth orbit constellation of approximately 6,000 satellites provides unrivaled global coverage with download speeds of 200+ Mbps.
• Thornton AviationcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 October 2024Partnered with Thornton Aviation to develop and install the Starlink system on the Bombardier Global 5000 aircraft, supporting the STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) certification process.
• Van Nuys FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO)supportingOthersFAA regulatory body that provided invaluable support during the STC certification process and Part 135 conformity inspection for the Starlink-equipped aircraft.
• Prima AircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPegasus Elite Aviation operates as a premier private charter subsidiary of Prima Air, a parent company providing strategic direction and operational support for the charter subsidiary.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PrivateFly: Global on-demand private jet charter broker and operator (part of Directional Aviation), competing with Pegasus in ad-hoc charter booking across international routes.
• Flexjet: Fractional jet ownership and lease provider operating a fleet of Embraer, Bombardier, and Gulfstream aircraft. Competes with Pegasus in both fractional programs and on-demand large-cabin charter.
• Executive Jet Management: NetJets subsidiary providing aircraft management, charter, and FBO services. Closely comparable to Pegasus's combined management + charter + maintenance offering for aircraft owners.
• VistaJet: Global business aviation company focused on large-cabin, long-range private jet charter with a fleet dominated by Global and Gulfstream aircraft — directly comparable to Pegasus's fleet composition and customer base.
• NetJets: Largest private aviation operator globally, offering fractional jet ownership and on-demand charter. Direct competitor to Pegasus in large-cabin charter and management services, particularly for corporate and high-net-worth clients.
• Solairus Aviation: Aircraft management and charter operator with a large-cabin fleet focus, providing similar owner-management and 135 charter services to Pegasus's core offerings.
• Wheels Up: Membership-based private aviation platform with on-demand charter and managed fleet services. Direct competitor targeting corporate and individual travelers with similar large-cabin product offerings.
• XOJET Aviation: Private aviation company focused on super-mid and large-cabin charter, now part of VistaJet's broader platform — direct competitor to Pegasus in the large-cabin, coast-to-coast US charter market.

Emerging players

• Blade: Tech-enabled urban air mobility and private aviation platform offering on-demand charter and scheduled seaplane/eVTOL services. Adjacent competitor as it expands into traditional large-cabin charter and shortens booking friction relative to phone-led operators.

Broad incumbents

• Jet Aviation: General Dynamics-owned global business aviation services company operating aircraft management, charter, FBO, MRO, and completions — overlaps with Pegasus across multiple service lines but at much broader global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pegasus-elite-aviation-llc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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