ExcelAire

What ExcelAire does

ExcelAire is a privately held U.S. private aviation charter company founded in 1985 and headquartered in Ronkonkoma, New York. It provides on-demand charter services across business, leisure, and cargo use cases using a curated fleet of Heavy and Ultra Long Range aircraft, supplemented by access to a broader partner network of jets spanning six categories from turboprops to ultra long range. The company holds three elite third-party safety certifications — ARGUS Platinum, Wyvern Wingman Flight Leader, and IS-BAO Stage III — which function as primary trust credentials in a relationship-driven luxury service market.

The core technology is physical aviation operations rather than software; the company's stack centers on aircraft operations, licensed dispatch, and a web-based quote-request funnel supported by phone, email, and dedicated account managers. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales: high-touch, relationship-driven, with a dedicated account manager assigned to each client. Revenue is generated through usage-based hourly charter rates ($7,550–$16,800/hour across five aircraft tiers), a subscription-style Loyalty Program with 25-hour annual blocks at fixed rates ($188,750–$420,000) that include no repositioning fees, transaction-based Cargo Charter, and discounted Empty Leg Trips. Customer segments include business/executive travelers, affluent leisure travelers, time-sensitive cargo clients across medical/tech/film/government sectors, and loyalty-program members. ExcelAire is independently operated, with no disclosed external funding, parent entity, or institutional investors.

Name

ExcelAire

Legal name

ExcelAire

Website

https://excelaire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ExcelAire is a privately held U.S. private aviation charter company founded in 1985, headquartered in Ronkonkoma, NY, serving business executives, affluent leisure travelers, and time-sensitive cargo clients with a curated Heavy and Ultra Long Range fleet under triple elite safety certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Aviation Charter Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

akta.pro primary industry

Business Jet Charter (On-Demand) (THABAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Jet Charter (Midsize/Super-Midsize/Heavy Jet) (TLAFABAB), Corporate & VIP Group Charter Operators (THABADAD)

Keywords

• Private jet charter
• Business aviation
• Air charter services
• Cargo air transport
• Luxury air travel

Headquarters

HQ city

Ronkonkoma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Charter Services: Hourly charter rates for various aircraft categories (Light Jet, Mid Jet, Super Mid Jet, Heavy Jet, Ultra Long Range). Customers pay per flight hour based on aircraft type selected.
2. Membership Program: Annual membership with 25-hour flight blocks at fixed rates per category. New members receive 2 bonus flight hours; renewing members receive 2 additional hours. Comprehensive pricing covers fuel surcharges, FET taxes, and landing fees with no repositioning fees.
3. Empty Leg Trips: One-way flights at reduced rates when aircraft need to return or reposition without passengers. Offers premium service at exceptional value for flexible travelers.
4. Cargo Charter: Dedicated cargo charter services for time-sensitive, high-value, and mission-critical shipments. Custom transport solutions for medical, tech, film, and government sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ExcelAire is a private aviation charter company operating since 1985 from Ronkonkoma, NY. It provides on-demand private jet charter services for business executives, leisure travelers, and cargo clients, supplemented by a curated fleet of Heavy and Ultra Long Range aircraft and access to a wider network of jets. The company also offers an annual Loyalty Program membership with fixed-rate 25-hour flight blocks and reduced-rate Empty Leg Trips.

Product overview

ExcelAire is a private aviation company offering charter services built around individual customer needs. The core offering is its Charter Services division, which encompasses Business Charter (for executive travelers), Pleasure Charter (for leisure), Cargo Charter (for time-sensitive shipments), and Empty Leg Trips (reduced-rate one-way flights). The company operates a Fleet Management system providing access to aircraft across six categories: Turboprops, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Large Cabin Jets, and Ultra Long Range Jets. Additional offerings include the Loyalty Program (a membership tier with fixed pricing and dedicated account management) and the ExcelAire Experience (a comprehensive full-service package including ground transport, accommodations, and concierge services). The company has delivered private aviation services since 1985.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Charter Services Private aviation charter services tailored to customer schedule, purpose, and preferences, covering business travel, pleasure/leisure, cargo transport, and empty leg trips. Available on-demand with short-notice and same-day departures.
• Business Charter Private charter service designed for executive travelers and business leaders prioritizing efficiency, privacy, punctuality, and productivity. Includes flexible scheduling, private terminals, in-flight Wi-Fi, and ground transport coordination for board meetings, site visits, and multi-city itineraries.
• Pleasure Charter Leisure private travel service offering bespoke arrangements including luxury accommodations, ground transport, curated catering, and personalized experiences for milestone celebrations, romantic retreats, and vacation getaways.
• Cargo Charter Dedicated cargo transport service for time-sensitive, high-value, and mission-critical shipments. Serves medical, technology, film, and government sectors requiring secure, swift, and precise transport of valuable or sensitive goods.
• Empty Leg Trips One-way private flights available at reduced rates when aircraft need to return or reposition without passengers. Provides the full ExcelAire premium service and comfort at exceptional value for flexible travelers.
• Fleet Access Access to a curated selection of aircraft across six categories: Turboprops, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Large Cabin Jets, and Ultra Long Range Jets, plus access to a wider partner network for additional flexibility.
• Loyalty Program Annual membership program offering 25-hour flight blocks at fixed hourly rates across five aircraft categories, with 2 bonus flight hours for new members and 2 additional hours for renewals. Includes comprehensive pricing covering fuel surcharges, FET taxes, and landing fees with no repositioning fees, complimentary catering, transportation, and a dedicated relationship manager.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/excelairellc

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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