Exclusive Charter Service Inc

What Exclusive Charter Service Inc does

Exclusive Charter Service Inc, doing business as ECS Jets, is a privately held private aviation brokerage headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. The company operates a 24/7 on-demand charter platform sourcing aircraft from very light jets through ultra long range jets for clients worldwide, with the core revenue stream generated on a usage-based, quote-priced model for each flight. ECS extends its offering beyond passenger charter into aircraft acquisition and sales representation (using a transparent fixed-rate pricing model that removes percentage-based broker conflicts), cargo and freight services under the Exclusive Cargo sub-brand (including customs brokerage and door-to-door transport), ground transportation, VIP catering, concierge services, entertainment touring logistics, and discounted empty-leg flights. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via a website and dedicated 24/7 phone lines, with no intermediaries and a high-touch service motion suited to luxury clientele.

The customer base spans three horizontal segments: luxury travelers and high-net-worth individuals seeking premium aviation and increasingly yacht experiences, aircraft buyers and sellers seeking transparent representation, and corporate and government freight clients across automotive, energy, government/military, aerospace, pharma, and entertainment verticals. Commercial differentiation rests on ARGUS and Wyvern safety ratings, a ten-year zero-incident operating record, transparent fixed-rate aircraft sales pricing, and bundled cargo and concierge capabilities. The company is founder-led by Jason Johnson and was operationally scaled under Jonas Klein, who joined as Marketing Director in 2008 and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in April 2026 alongside a stock option grant. In March 2026 ECS extended its luxury stack through a strategic partnership with Yachts Worldwide, and the firm reported a 30% increase in EBITDA in 2025. The company has no external institutional funding, no parent company, and operates with 11–50 employees.

Name

Exclusive Charter Service Inc

Legal name

Exclusive Charter Service, Inc.

Website

https://ecsjets.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ECS Jets is a West Palm Beach-based private aviation brokerage offering 24/7 on-demand jet charters, transparent fixed-rate aircraft sales, cargo and freight with customs brokerage, and luxury concierge services for high-net-worth travelers, aircraft buyers and sellers, and corporate freight clients worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Aviation Charter Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Brokerage & Charter Management (Passenger) (THABADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Jet Charter (Midsize/Super-Midsize/Heavy Jet) (TLAFABAB), Corporate & VIP Group Charter Operators (THABADAD), Charter Air Freight Forwarding (Full/Part Charter, ACMI Brokerage) (TLACAAAC)

Keywords

• Private jet charters
• Aircraft sales brokerage
• Cargo air freight
• Luxury travel concierge
• Empty leg flights

Headquarters

HQ city

West Palm Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Jet Charter: On-demand private jet charter services across multiple aircraft categories from Very Light Jets to Ultra Long Range Jets. Core revenue driver for the company.
2. Aircraft Sales & Consulting: Acquisition and sales division representing buyers and sellers of aircraft with fixed-rate transparent pricing model. Includes budget preparation, market analysis, pre-buy inspection support, and aircraft management services.
3. Cargo & Freight Services: Domestic and international airfreight services including same-day shipments, multi-plane charters, hand carry solutions, and customs clearance. Covers industries from automotive to pharmaceuticals.
4. Yacht Charters: Yacht charter experiences offered through partnership with Yachts Worldwide, extending service from private aviation to maritime luxury travel.
5. Empty Leg Flights: Reduced-price flights on aircraft returning from booked trips with no passengers, offered at discounted rates compared to standard charter pricing.
6. Ground Transportation & Concierge: 24/7 global ground transportation, VIP catering, and concierge services including global accommodation and event experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Exclusive Charter Service (ECS Jets) is an on-demand private jet charter brokerage operating 24/7 globally, offering aircraft across categories from Very Light Jets to Ultra Long Range Jets for business and leisure travel. The company supplements core charter with aircraft acquisition and sales using a transparent fixed-rate pricing model, domestic and international airfreight with customs brokerage, ground transportation, VIP catering, concierge services, and yacht charter access through its Yachts Worldwide partnership.

Product overview

Exclusive Charter Service (ECS) operates as a private aviation brokerage based in West Palm Beach, Florida, offering on-demand private jet charters globally. The core offering is the 24/7 On-Demand Private Jet Charter service with aircraft ranging from very light jets to ultra long range jets. This is supplemented by Aircraft Sales & Consulting with transparent fixed-rate pricing, and Additional Services including Cargo, Ground Transportation, Catering, Concierge Services, and Entertainment Touring & Cargo. The company also offers sub-products including Empty Legs (discounted flights on return routes) and Yacht Charters (through the Yachts Worldwide partnership).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Exclusive Cargo: Cargo services including domestic and international airfreight, time-critical shipments, multi-plane air charters, hand carry solutions, customs brokerage, and door-to-door freight movement.
• ECS Jets

Products and services

• On-Demand Private Jet Charters 24/7 on-demand global private jet charter service offering aircraft of various sizes from Very Light Jets through Light, Super Light, Midsize, Super Mid, Large, Premium Large, and Ultra Long Range Jets for business and leisure travel.
• Aircraft Sales & Consulting Acquisition and sales division representing buyers and sellers of aircraft with transparent fixed-rate pricing, including budget preparation, market analysis, pre-buy inspection support, maintenance consultation, and aircraft management services.
• Cargo Services (Exclusive Cargo) Domestic and international airfreight services including same-day shipments, multi-plane air charters, hand carry solutions, customs brokerage, and door-to-door transport for industries including automotive, humanitarian aid, energy/oil & gas, government/military, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, live animals, and arts/trade shows.
• Empty Legs Flights Discounted flights on aircraft returning from or repositioning for booked trips with no passengers on board, offering reduced pricing compared to standard charter rates across multiple aircraft categories.
• Yacht Charters Curated yacht charter experiences worldwide delivered through the strategic partnership with Yachts Worldwide, an independent global yacht brokerage and charter advisory firm, extending ECS client service from private aviation into maritime luxury travel.
• Ground Transportation 24/7 global ground transportation services coordinated for ECS charter clients to support end-to-end luxury travel logistics.
• VIP Catering VIP exquisite cuisine from top catering companies around the globe arranged in support of ECS charter and concierge clients.
• Concierge Services Global accommodation booking, events, and bespoke experiences of a lifetime arranged for ECS clients as part of an integrated luxury travel offering.
• Entertainment Touring & Cargo Global entertainment touring division handling transportation of equipment and personnel for live events and trade show exhibits, leveraging nearly 40 years of trade show freight experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% EBITDA increase in 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Yachts Worldwide (YWW)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Strategic partnership with Yachts Worldwide, an independent global yacht brokerage and charter advisory firm. The collaboration enables ECS clients to access curated yacht charter experiences worldwide, extending services from private jet charters to yacht charters. Partnership driven by client demand for yacht charter options matching the advisory caliber received in private aviation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Air Charter Service: Global charter broker with passenger, cargo, and on-demand services across multiple aircraft categories. Closely comparable to ECS in business model (brokerage), service breadth (passenger + cargo), and global 24/7 operating model.
• PrivateFly: On-demand private jet charter broker offering instant online pricing and global service. Directly comparable to ECS's core charter brokerage, though PrivateFly is more digitally enabled.
• Stratos Jets: US-based private jet charter broker offering on-demand flights across multiple aircraft categories. Comparable in target market (HNW individuals and corporations) and broker (non-asset) model.
• Paramount Business Jets: Private jet charter broker with transparent online pricing and global reach. Comparable as a non-asset charter broker serving similar HNW and corporate clientele.
• LunaJets: European-headquartered private jet charter broker with global service. Comparable as an on-demand charter broker focused on premium clientele, though more Europe-anchored.
• Victor: Tech-enabled private jet charter marketplace with on-demand booking. Comparable to ECS's charter brokerage model but with stronger digital booking capabilities.
• Jettly: Online private jet charter marketplace and broker. Comparable as a charter broker with digital booking, overlapping with ECS's on-demand service offering.

Broad incumbents

• VistaJet: Global business aviation leader with owned fleet serving HNW and corporate clients. Comparable target market but asset-heavy model differs from ECS's broker approach.
• NetJets: Largest fractional jet ownership and charter operator globally (Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary). Serves overlapping HNW clientele but operates asset-heavy fleet model distinct from ECS.
• Wheels Up: Membership-based private aviation platform with charter services. Comparable in serving corporate and HNW clients with on-demand charter, though operates fleet and membership model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ecsjets
• Facebookfacebook.com/ecsjets
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecs-exclusive-charter-service

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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