What Chartright does

Chartright Air Group is a privately held Canadian private aviation services company founded in 1987 and headquartered at Toronto Pearson International Airport (Mississauga, Ontario). It operates as Canada's largest private jet charter provider with 300+ employees, 50+ managed aircraft, and 11+ operational bases across Canada spanning Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, Lake Simcoe, Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa, Edmonton, Montreal, Regina, Campbell River, and the downtown Toronto Polson Pier Heliport. The company serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, corporate executives, aircraft owners, and global/international travelers through an integrated suite of services: on-demand private jet charter (light to heavy jets plus Airbus ACH160 helicopter), the JetClub membership program (a subscription-based fractional alternative with Swap Ratio hours-exchanging across aircraft categories), full-service aircraft management (with a Fleet Access Program providing access to 15 aircraft types), Transport Canada–approved MRO (AMO #196-92) including 24/7 AOG support and the ChartrightGO cross-border mobile maintenance team, Fixed Base Operations with custom facilities at YYZ/YKF/YLS, and aircraft sales/acquisition brokering.

The company's underlying technology consists of a proprietary Client Service Portal that gives aircraft owners and executive assistants customized views of flight activity, bookings, and financial/operating data; a Safety Management System certified to ARGUS Gold (since 2007) and IS-BAO Stage 3 (since 2017); and the ChartrightGO dual-licensed (Transport Canada + FAA) mobile maintenance response unit covering Canadian aircraft operating in the southeastern United States. Revenue is generated through a mix of transaction-based charter fees, recurring JetClub subscription + hourly rates, ongoing aircraft management fees, MRO service revenue, FBO landing/hangar/fuel/service charges, and aircraft sales transaction fees. Chartright distributes its services primarily through a sales-led direct channel (in-house charter sales team, "Price a Trip" quote tool, FBO walk-in traffic) supplemented by travel-advisor partnerships and email-based empty-leg alerts. Notable 2025–2026 milestones include becoming the first operator worldwide to launch the Bombardier Global 8000 (December 2025), a strategic OEM partnership with Bombardier and Waterloo Airport for jet certification (May 2025), and a first-of-its-kind Pilot Development Program with Air Canada (March 2026).

Name

Chartright

Legal name

Chartright Air Group

Website

https://chartright.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Chartright Air Group is Canada's largest private jet charter and management company, founded 1987, operating 50+ aircraft and 11+ bases nationwide. It serves UHNW individuals, corporate clients, and aircraft owners through charter, JetClub membership, management, MRO, FBO, and aircraft sales services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Aviation Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Business Jet Charter (On-Demand) (THABAFAA)

Keywords

• Private jet charter
• Aircraft management services
• Aircraft maintenance MRO
• Fixed base operations
• Private aviation membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Jet Charter: On-demand private jet charter services for occasional travelers. Customers book flights as needed without aircraft ownership. Revenue generated per flight based on aircraft type, distance, and duration.
2. JetClub Membership: Annual membership program offering access to fleet with occupied-hour pricing. Members pay an annual fee plus hourly rates for flight time. Features lowest commitment (1-year term), no positioning fees, all-inclusive pricing with clear predictable costs.
3. Aircraft Management: Comprehensive management services for aircraft owners including maintenance, crew, scheduling, and dispatch. Revenue generated through management fees. Additionally generates charter revenue when owners' aircraft are chartered with owner approval.
4. Aircraft Maintenance (MRO): Transport Canada Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO #196-92) providing maintenance services for own fleet and third-party aircraft. Services include scheduled maintenance, warranty parts programs, NDT, avionics, and 24/7 AOG support.
5. Aircraft Sales & Acquisition: Brokering and acquisition services for buyers and sellers of private aircraft. Revenue from transaction-based fees on aircraft sales.
6. FBO Services: Fixed Base Operator services at multiple Canadian airports including hangar space, ramp parking, refueling, customs services, passenger lounges, and crew amenities. Revenue from landing fees, hangar rental, fuel sales, and service charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chartright operates a diversified private aviation services business offering on-demand private jet charter across Canada, North America, and internationally, using a fleet ranging from light jets to heavy jets and helicopters. The company also provides comprehensive aircraft management, aircraft maintenance (MRO) as a Transport Canada Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO #196-92), FBO services at multiple Canadian airports, and the JetClub membership program as an alternative to aircraft ownership.

Product overview

Chartright Air Group is a Canadian private aviation company offering a unified suite of private jet services centered on charter operations, aircraft management, maintenance, and fractional/club membership alternatives. The core offering is private jet charter flights supported by an extensive fleet ranging from turbo-props and light jets to super-midsize and heavy jets, plus an Airbus H160 helicopter. Adjacent services include aircraft management (with a Fleet Access Program for multi-aircraft swapping), maintenance (Transport Canada AMO #196-92 with mobile cross-border support via ChartrightGO), aircraft sales and acquisition brokering, Fixed Base Operations at multiple Canadian airports, and the JetClub membership program as a fractional ownership alternative. The JetClub program provides access to the same fleet through a 1-year membership with a Swap Ratio Program enabling members to exchange hours across aircraft categories (Light, Mid, Super Mid, Heavy jets). Together these products form an integrated private aviation ecosystem covering the full ownership and access lifecycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Jet Charter On-demand private jet charter service for occasional to frequent flyers, offering customized programs for seamless access to luxury private jet experiences. Available for corporate travel, executive transportation, and personal luxury travel.
• Empty Leg Flights Cost-effective empty-leg (repositioning) flight options offered at discounted rates for travelers with flexible schedules, providing luxury private travel without full charter costs.
• Aircraft Management Comprehensive aircraft management services for aircraft owners including flight scheduling, crew management, maintenance coordination, charter revenue optimization, and a Fleet Access Program enabling owners to swap hours across the Chartright fleet of 15+ aircraft types.
• Aircraft Maintenance (MRO) Full MRO services from light maintenance to heavy inspections, covering all major aircraft manufacturers. Provided by Transport Canada Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO #196-92) with 24/7 AOG support across a North American network.
• Fixed Base Operations (FBOs) Specialized FBO services at multiple Canadian airports (Kitchener-Waterloo, Lake Simcoe, Toronto) offering passenger and crew lounges, refueling, hangar space, customs services, and catering for visiting aircraft.
• Chartright JetClub Membership A private jet membership program offering an alternative to fractional ownership and full aircraft ownership with a 1-year renewable term, no positioning fees, all-inclusive hourly rates, and guaranteed access across multiple aircraft categories including Light, Mid, Super Mid, and Heavy jets via a Swap Ratio Program.
• Aircraft Sales & Acquisition Aircraft brokering and acquisition support services leveraging 50+ aircraft transaction experiences, with expertise across Bombardier, Gulfstream, Dassault/Falcon, Textron, and Pilatus manufacturers. Includes support through purchase, pre-buy inspection, and sale processes.
• ACH160 Helicopter Charter Airbus H160 executive helicopter charter service operated by Chartright, offering transport for up to 8 passengers with a range of 475nm, operated from Polson Pier Heliport in downtown Toronto.
• ChartrightGO Mobile Maintenance Mobile maintenance response team providing dual-licensed (Transport Canada and FAA) technicians dispatched to Canadian-registered aircraft operating in the U.S. (Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina), enabling cross-border maintenance compliance without aircraft relocation.

Quantifiable outcome

• ARGUS Gold rating maintained continuously since 2007 (18+ years)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Air CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Air Canada selected Chartright as a trusted partner in a first-of-its-kind Pilot Development Program in Canada. The program supports ambitious pilots in advancing their careers while helping to strengthen the long-term pipeline of aviation talent in Canada. It creates choice and expands opportunity for pilots while contributing to a stronger Canadian aviation sector.
• BombardiercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2025Chartright partnered with Bombardier and Region of Waterloo International Airport to support final production and quality assurance for Bombardier Global business jets at Waterloo Airport (YKF). Following production at Bombardier's facility at Pearson International Airport (YYZ), aircraft undergo inspection at Chartright's facility to obtain Certificate of Airworthiness before being flown to Montreal for paint and interior completion. The partnership leverages Chartright's expanded hangar capacity and proximity to Bombardier's Toronto production facility.
• Region of Waterloo International AirportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2025Partnership to support final production and quality assurance for Bombardier Global business jets at Waterloo Airport (YKF). The airport serves as a base for testing and certification activities, leveraging Chartright's expanded hangar capacity.
• Million Air CalgaryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChartright's Calgary operations partner with Million Air FBO YYC, known for luxury amenities and state-of-the-art facilities. Chartright's clients access Million Air's FBO services when departing from Calgary International Airport.
• Shell Landmark (Signature) AviationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChartright's Vancouver operations utilize Shell Landmark (Signature) Aviation as FBO/departure facility at Vancouver International Airport.
• Signature Flight SupportminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChartright's Toronto operations utilize Signature Flight Support as FBO/departure facility at Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Signature Flight Support: World's largest FBO network serving business aviation at major airports globally. Chartright already uses Signature facilities at YYZ and YVR, while Signature competes in adjacent geographies for FBO and ground handling share.
• NetJets: Largest global fractional jet ownership program (Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary). Offers ownership and card-based private aviation access — comparable economically to Chartright JetClub but at materially larger global scale.
• Flexjet: Global fractional jet provider offering shared ownership, lease, and jet card programs with a diverse fleet. Competes with Chartright for HNWI and corporate fractional buyers across North America.
• VistaJet: Global private aviation company operating a fleet of business jets under a membership/Program model across EMEA, Asia, and the Americas. Comparable subscription-style model to JetClub, but with materially larger international footprint.
• Jet Aviation: Global FBO, MRO, aircraft management, and charter network. Overlaps directly with Chartright's FBO (YKF/YLS) and MRO (AMO) operations while operating at much broader geographic scale.

Emerging players

• PrivateFly: Asset-light global private jet charter marketplace and broker. Competes for on-demand charter customers with a digital-first model that contrasts with Chartright's owned-fleet and FBO-anchored approach.

Others

• Million Air: Global FBO brand recognized under World Fuel's Air Elite network; Chartright uses Million Air FBO at YYC. Adjacent FBO/handling services rather than head-to-head charter competition.

Direct peers

• Execaire Aviation: Canadian aviation services provider offering private jet charter, aircraft management, and FBO services. Competes head-to-head with Chartright for corporate/HNWI clients across Canadian cities.
• Airsprint: Canadian-headquartered fractional jet ownership and private aviation operator based in Calgary, offering shared-ownership programs comparable to Chartright's JetClub subscription model. Direct North American competitor in the Canadian fractional/charter segment.
• Skyservice Business Aviation: Canadian business aviation company offering charter, aircraft management, FBO, and MRO services from multiple Canadian bases. Directly comparable vertically-integrated stack and Canada-centric footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/chartright
• Facebookfacebook.com/chartright
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chartright-air-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/chartrightair

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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