Best Jets International

What Best Jets International does

Best Jets International is a St. Paul, Minnesota-based private aviation company founded in 1995, operating private jet charter, aircraft management, a membership program, and aviation consulting services across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The company targets a diverse customer base including enterprise groups (sports teams, music labels, movie studios, and private equity firms), high-net-worth individuals, membership clients, and aircraft owners, with a sister-company arrangement (Freedom II) that extends capacity for larger group requirements.

Operationally, Best Jets maintains a diversified fleet spanning light jets through large-cabin aircraft, including Gulfstream GV and Embraer 170 platforms, with access to more than 5,000 airports. The company holds ARG/US Platinum, Wyvern Wingman, and IS-BAO Stage II safety certifications, and is among fewer than 1% of US Part 135 charter operators with an FAA-accepted Safety Management System. A MedAire partnership layers in-flight medical advisory capability into the charter service.

The business model combines transaction-based charter revenue with recurring management fees from aircraft owners, prepaid membership commitments, and professional consulting engagements. Recent strategic activity — including a FIFA World Cup 2026 sponsorship, an Aurora Anguilla Resort partnership, and the launch of a 12-month membership product — indicates active expansion of customer segments, geography, and revenue durability beyond pure transactional charter.

Name

Best Jets International

Legal name

Best Jets International

Website

https://bestjetsinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Best Jets International is a St. Paul, Minnesota-based private aviation company (founded 1995) offering private jet charter, aircraft management, a membership program, and aviation consulting to enterprise groups, high-net-worth individuals, and aircraft owners across the US, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Aviation Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (48121), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (48819)

akta.pro primary industry

Business Jet Charter (On-Demand) (THABAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Private jet charter
• Aircraft management
• Aviation consulting
• Membership program
• Group charter services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Jet Charter Services: On-demand private jet charter services providing flights for business, leisure, or last-minute needs. Customers can choose from diverse fleet options and access over 5,000 airports worldwide. Revenue is generated on a per-flight basis with pricing based on aircraft type, distance, and trip requirements.
2. Aircraft Management Services: Comprehensive 24/7 aircraft management including maintenance oversight, crew staffing, regulatory compliance, and cost control. Includes both FAR Part 135 (charter) and FAR Part 91 (private use) management options. Revenue generated through management fees that can be offset by charter revenue generation.
3. Membership Program: Private Membership Program delivering guaranteed availability, preferred pricing, and exclusive member perks. Combines jet card program advantages with reduced round-trip pricing. Features 12-month hourly pricing guarantee, fleet-wide access, no minimum requirements, and fully refundable deposits.
4. Aviation Consulting: Expert consulting services on aircraft acquisitions, sales, fleet planning, and tax strategies. Services include aircraft sourcing, pre-purchase inspections, and customized recommendations based on unique travel requirements. No-obligation consultation services available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Best Jets International operates a private jet charter and aircraft management business from its St. Paul, Minnesota base, providing on-demand and membership-based flights using a diverse in-house fleet ranging from light jets to a 30-seat Embraer 170. The company additionally delivers 24/7 aircraft management for owners (including FAR Part 135 and Part 91 oversight) and aviation consulting services covering acquisitions, sales, fleet planning, and tax strategies. Membership, group charter, sports travel, and exclusive luxury destination packages complement the core charter and management offerings.

Product overview

Best Jets International operates as a private jet charter and aircraft management company offering a portfolio of aviation services organized around core and add-on offerings. The core services include Aircraft Charter (access to diverse fleet and global airport network) and Aircraft Management (full-service ownership management). Add-on services include a Membership Program (jet card-style pricing with guaranteed availability), Aviation Consulting (acquisition/sales advisory), Group Charter (customized group travel), Sports Travel (team transportation), and Exclusive Travel (luxury destination packages to Aurora Anguilla Resort). The company maintains a fleet of seven distinct aircraft types ranging from midsize jets (Cessna Citation 680 Sovereign, Bombardier Challenger 300) to super midsize (Dassault Falcon 2000), large cabin (Dassault Falcon 900B/DX, Gulfstream GV), and regional group transport (Embraer 170). The fleet collectively serves segments from intimate business travel to large group sports and corporate charter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Charter On-demand private jet charter service providing flights on a diverse in-house fleet (light jets up to a 30-seat Embraer 170) with access to over 5,000 airports worldwide, dedicated flight concierge, and the company's full safety certification stack.
• Aircraft Management 24/7 full-service aircraft management for private aircraft owners covering maintenance oversight, crew staffing, regulatory compliance (FAR Part 135 and Part 91), cost control, and charter revenue generation to offset management fees.
• Membership Program Private Membership Program providing guaranteed availability, a 12-month hourly pricing guarantee, fleet-wide aircraft access, no minimum flight hour requirements per leg, no minimum per-leg cost, and fully refundable deposits with no expiration.
• Aviation Consulting Expert consulting services for aircraft acquisition, sales, fleet planning, and tax strategies, including aircraft sourcing and pre-purchase inspections, with no-obligation consultations available.
• Group Charter Private group travel solutions for corporate retreats, music tours, family celebrations, and other large groups with spacious, customized flight experiences, dedicated concierge service, and flexible routing.
• Sports Travel Specialized charter services for sports team travel including regular season games, playoff series, and championships, using the Embraer 170 configured for 30 VIP executive seats with direct flights to smaller airports and dedicated concierge service.
• Exclusive Travel Luxury travel packages combining private jet charter to Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club with exclusive resort packages, VIP amenities, and dedicated concierge service from multiple US departure cities.

Quantifiable outcome

• ARG/US Platinum Rating achieved
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Freedom IIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister company Freedom II offers custom charter solutions for large groups requiring Boeing 757 (62-seat) or Embraer 170 (64-seat) aircraft. Best Jets refers oversized group charter requests to Freedom II for clients needing larger capacity than Best Jets fleet typically accommodates.
• MedAirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with MedAire provides Advanced Medical Kits and Worldwide 24/7 Emergency Telemedical Assistance for passengers in the air or on the ground. Flight crews receive training on Inflight Medical Emergencies, CPR and AED use.
• Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for exclusive travel packages to Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club on the Caribbean island of Anguilla. Best Jets offers seamless charter experience with exclusive resort packages including group travel from multiple US departure cities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wheels Up: Membership-based private aviation company offering on-demand charter and jet card programs to individuals and corporate clients. Competes head-on with Best Jets' membership and charter services.
• Executive Jet Management (EJM): NetJets' aircraft management subsidiary providing Part 91 and Part 135 management services to aircraft owners. Directly comparable to Best Jets' aircraft management and charter revenue-offset model.
• Flexjet: Fractional jet ownership, jet card, and lease provider operating a fleet of business jets including Embraer and Gulfstream aircraft. Closely matches Best Jets' mix of private jet charter, membership programs, and large-cabin fleet offerings.
• VistaJet: Global private jet operator offering point-to-point charter and a membership/Program subscription. Competes with Best Jets in mid-to-large cabin charter and corporate accounts.
• JetSuite (JSX): Private jet charter and semi-private scheduled flights using Embraer 135/145 aircraft. Comparable to Best Jets' charter and group-transport offerings, particularly the Embraer 170 use case.
• XOJET Aviation: Private jet charter and membership company operating a super midsize fleet (Citation X, Challenger 300). Direct overlap with Best Jets' midsize jet charter and membership value proposition.
• PlaneSense: Fractional ownership and charter operator running a Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24 fleet. Comparable as a privately held charter/fractional peer, though focused on light-to-midsize turboprops and jets.

Broad incumbents

• NetJets: Largest fractional jet ownership and charter operator in the world, owned by Berkshire Hathaway. Directly comparable to Best Jets' charter, jet card, and aircraft management offerings but at vastly greater scale and with a global fleet.

Emerging players

• Surf Air Mobility: Membership-based regional air mobility and charter platform. Comparable in membership-driven private aviation model, though more focused on scheduled regional routes than on-demand charter.
• Blade Air Mobility: Tech-enabled private aviation marketplace offering on-demand charter and shared flights. Adjacent competitor in the consumer-facing end of the private charter market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bestjetsintl
• Facebookfacebook.com/BestJetsIntl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/best-jets-international
• Instagraminstagram.com/bestjetsintl

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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