Private Jets Inc

What Private Jets Inc does

Private Jets Inc. is a U.S. private aviation operator headquartered at Wiley Post Airport in Bethany, Oklahoma, founded in 1987 as a successor to Oklahoma Executive Jet Charter. The company operates an owned fleet of 20 aircraft spanning turboprops, light jets (Cessna Citation CJ4, Nextant 400XT), midsize jets (Lear 40XR, Lear 45XR, Lear 31A), super-midsize jets (Challenger 300), and heavy jets (Embraer EMB-135ER, Legacy 600s), enabling mission flexibility from regional hops to international transcontinental flights. Core technology and operational infrastructure include FAA Part 135 air carrier certification, computerized maintenance tracking, 24/7/365 dispatch and flight following, and safety credentials through ARGUS, WYVERN, and the National Business Aviation Association.

The company operates three integrated revenue streams. The primary stream is on-demand charter, priced by aircraft category, distance, and duration through a quote-based model accessible via toll-free phone and website. The Thunder Wings Jet Card subscription program offers multi-year memberships in Silver (10% off), Gold (15% off), and Platinum (20% off) tiers with included pilot fees and taxes, driving recurring revenue. Aircraft management services generate revenue through net hourly or revenue-split arrangements with third-party aircraft owners under the company's Part 135 certificate. Empty-leg flights provide incremental utilization of repositioning aircraft. Distribution is direct via enterprise field sales, self-serve website booking, and a mid-funnel email newsletter, with no third-party intermediaries identified.

The company serves business and leisure travelers, corporate clients, and aircraft owners across Oklahoma, Texas, Florida, and internationally in Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. Operating bases are located in Bethany/Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Austin, Sugar Land, Naples, and St. Augustine. The company owns and operates two subsidiaries: JetSet FBO, a fixed-base operator at the Bethany headquarters, and Thunder Wings Aircraft Sales.

Name

Private Jets Inc

Legal name

Private Jets, Inc.

Website

https://privatejetsinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Private Jets Inc. is a Bethany, Oklahoma-based FAA Part 135 private jet charter operator founded in 1987, operating an owned fleet of 20 aircraft across light, midsize, super-midsize, and heavy jet categories. It serves business and leisure travelers, corporate clients, and aircraft owners across the U.S. and internationally via on-demand charter, the Thunder Wings Jet Card membership, and aircraft management services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Aviation Charter Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Business Jet Charter (On-Demand) (THABAFAA)

Keywords

• Private jet charter
• Aircraft management services
• Jet card membership
• On-demand aviation
• Business aviation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bethany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. On-Demand Charter Flights: Revenue from booking private jet flights across various aircraft types (turboprops, light jets, midsize jets, super mid jets, heavy jets). Customers pay per flight based on aircraft type, distance, and duration.
2. Thunder Wings Jet Card Membership: Membership program offering 10-20% discounts on retail charter rates across Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers. Includes benefits like waived pilot fees, short-leg fees, and access to complete fleet.
3. Aircraft Management Services: Manages aircraft for owners under the company's FAA Part 135 certificate. Generates revenue through revenue split or net hourly rate arrangements, providing comprehensive flight department operations.
4. Empty Leg Flights: Offers empty-leg flights for travelers with flexible schedules, monetizing repositioning flights.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Private Jets Inc. operates an FAA Part 135 certified private jet charter business with a fleet of 20 aircraft ranging from turboprops to heavy jets. The company provides on-demand charter flights, a tiered Thunder Wings Jet Card membership program, aircraft management services for owners, and empty-leg flight offerings across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Product overview

Private Jets Inc operates as a unified platform providing on-demand private jet charter services with multiple aircraft categories and a membership program. The core offering is private jet charter flights backed by an FAA-approved Part 135 certificate, with an impressive fleet ranging from turboprops to heavy jets including Cessna Citations, Learjets, Challengers, Nextant, and Embraer aircraft. The portfolio includes the Thunder Wings Jet Card membership program offering tiered discount levels (Silver, Gold, Platinum) on all charter services. Additionally, the Charter Management service enables aircraft owners to generate revenue through the company's charter certificate. The company operates from bases in Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Austin, and Florida, serving destinations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Thunder Wings: Jet card membership program offering personalized private jet travel with discounts on retail rates (Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers).
• JetSet FBO
• Thunder Wings Aircraft Sales

Products and services

• Private Jet Charter Flights On-demand private jet charter flights serving domestic and international destinations with hospitality services including hotels, ground transportation, and in-flight catering arrangements.
• Thunder Wings Jet Card Membership Personalized private jet membership program offering exclusive discounts on charter travel with three tiers: Silver (10% off), Gold (15% off), and Platinum (20% off retail rates), with pilot fees, taxes, and short-leg fees included depending on tier.
• Charter Management Aircraft management services for private jet owners including transparent economics, revenue generation opportunities, comprehensive flight department operations, FAA compliance, maintenance tracking, and access to fleet of 20 aircraft.
• Empty Leg Flights Offers empty-leg flights for travelers with flexible schedules, monetizing repositioning flights at reduced rates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fleet of 20 aircraft providing diverse options for every mission
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ARGUScoreTechnology or IntegrationARGUS is a preferred partner for safety and data-driven objectives in aviation. With over 20 years of experience, ARGUS works with companies of all sizes to help achieve unique safety and operational standards. Private Jets Inc. maintains ARGUS certification as part of safety commitment.
• WYVERN LtdcoreTechnology or IntegrationWYVERN is the world's first business aviation audit company, founded in 1991. Created The Wingman Standard for rigorously vetting air charter operators. Provides safety risk management decision-making through education, training, experienced experts, and safety intelligence database.
• National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)minorOthersFounded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, NBAA is the leading organization for companies relying on general aviation aircraft. Represents more than 11,000 companies and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Surf Air: Subscription-based regional private aviation company focused on scheduled and on-demand turboprop/light jet service in California, Texas, and the Sun Belt. Adjacent membership model overlapping with Thunder Wings Jet Card.
• Blade: Tech-enabled urban air mobility and charter platform offering per-seat and by-the-flight private aviation across the U.S. and Europe. Emerging competitor in the digital booking and membership layer of private charter.

Direct peers

• Wheels Up: Membership-based private aviation company offering on-demand charter, jet card, and fractional products. Direct competitor in the recurring-revenue jet card and charter segment that Thunder Wings targets.
• NetJets: Berkshire Hathaway-owned fractional jet ownership and jet card provider with the largest fleet in private aviation. Directly competes with Private Jets Inc. for on-demand charter, jet card, and aircraft management customers across the U.S.
• XOJET Aviation: On-demand private jet charter operator with a fleet focused on super-midsize Citation Excel/XLS variants. Closely comparable operating model to Private Jets Inc. for ad-hoc charter and XO membership customers.
• Flexjet: Directional Aviation-owned provider of fractional jet ownership, jet cards, and on-demand charter. Competes head-to-head with Private Jets Inc.'s Thunder Wings Jet Card and charter services, particularly for mid-size and super-mid aircraft.
• JetSuite: Private jet charter and JetSuiteX semi-private operator running Phenom 100/300 and Challenger 300 fleets. Competes with Private Jets Inc. on light/mid jet charter pricing and on-demand booking.
• VistaJet: Global private aviation company offering point-to-point charter and Program memberships on a uniform fleet of large-cabin jets. Direct peer in the membership/charter category, particularly for heavy-jet and international missions.

Broad incumbents

• Jet Aviation: General Dynamics-owned global provider of aircraft management, charter, FBO, and maintenance services. Broad incumbent in the same FBO/management value chain that Private Jets Inc. accesses through JetSet FBO and its charter management business.
• Signature Flight Support: World's largest FBO network with 200+ locations, providing fueling, handling, and hangar services. Indirect peer through Private Jets Inc.'s JetSet FBO and the broader charter operational infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FlyPJets

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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