Execaire Aviation

What Execaire Aviation does

Execaire Aviation is Canada's longest-standing integrated private aviation services provider, operating as a wholly-owned division of IMP Group Limited (a diversified aerospace and aviation conglomerate headquartered in Halifax). Founded in 1955 and headquartered in Dorval, Quebec, the company was unified under the Execaire Aviation brand in 2019-2024 through the integration of multiple legacy entities including Innotech Aviation, Skycharter Ltd., Image Air Charter, and Innotech Aviation Services. It serves high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and business aviation operators across Canada and the United States, with the company's operational claim of being Canada's leading private aviation company supported by over 268,000 flight hours and 120 million miles of accumulated operations.

The company operates across six interconnected core service lines: (1) Private Jet Charter with a nationwide fleet ranging from light to ultra-long-range jets; (2) Aircraft Management, covering flight operations, maintenance oversight, safety, and concierge services for one of Canada's largest private jet portfolios; (3) Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions, with several hundred transactions completed; (4) Aircraft Maintenance (MRO), including heavy and line maintenance, AOG response, NDT, avionics, refurbishments, and paint; (5) FBO Services across 9 coast-to-coast Canadian locations (Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Windsor, Hamilton) with ground handling, fueling (Jet A, AVGas via AvFuel), customs, and hangarage; and (6) a 24/7/365 in-house Flight Operations Center, described as the only one of its kind in Canada. Supporting these are concierge services, empty leg flights, the Fly Execaire/Image Air mobile app, and an Electric Ground Support Equipment program.

Execaire's business model combines recurring, contract-based revenue (aircraft management, MRO, FBO long-term arrangements) with transactional revenue (charter flights, empty legs, aircraft sales transactions). The company is held privately by IMP Group Limited, with no public revenue or financial disclosures; pricing is not publicly listed. Distribution is direct B2B and B2C, supported by industry certifications and OEM authorizations. The company holds ARGUS Platinum Elite (first in Canada), IS-BAO Stage III, Transport Canada AMO, FAA Repair Station, and is an authorized Embraer Service Center, Honeywell Channel Partner, and Collins Aerospace dealer.

Name

Execaire Aviation

Legal name

Execaire Aviation

Website

https://execaireaviation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Execaire Aviation is Canada's longest-standing integrated private aviation services company, offering private jet charter, aircraft management, MRO, aircraft sales, and a coast-to-coast FBO network to HNW individuals, corporations, and business aviation operators across Canada and the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Aviation Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Other Airport Operations (488119), 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)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aircraft Management & Part 135/135-equivalent Operators (THABAFAD), Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

Keywords

• Private jet charter
• Aircraft management
• Business aviation services
• Aircraft maintenance MRO
• FBO services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dorval

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Execaire Aviation provides integrated private aviation solutions across five core service lines: on-demand private jet charter with a nationwide fleet of light to ultra-long-range aircraft, comprehensive aircraft management for one of Canada's largest private jet portfolios, aircraft sales and acquisitions brokerage, full-service MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) including heavy maintenance and AOG support, and coast-to-coast FBO (Fixed Base Operator) services at nine Canadian airports supported by an in-house 24/7 Flight Operations Center. The company is a division of IMP Group Limited and the first ARGUS Platinum Elite rated operator in Canada.

Product overview

Execaire Aviation is Canada's longest-standing and leading provider of integrated aviation solutions, operating as a single unified brand formed in 2024 through the integration of the Innotech-Execaire Aviation Group divisions including Skycharter Ltd., Image Air Charter, Innotech Aviation, Innotech Aviation Services, and Execaire. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of six interconnected core services: Private Jet Charter (with diverse fleet from light to ultra-long-range jets), Aircraft Management (one of Canada's largest private jet management portfolios), Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions (with expertise in cross-border transactions), Aircraft Maintenance/MRO (full-service maintenance including heavy maintenance, line maintenance, AOG, NDT, refurbishments, avionics, and paint), FBO Services (coast-to-coast network of 9 locations across Canada), and an in-house Flight Operations Center (the only one in Canada, operating 24/7/365). Supporting these core offerings are add-on services including Concierge Services, Empty Leg Flights, and an Electric Ground Support Equipment (eGSE) program. The company manages a fleet with over 268,000 flight hours and 120 million miles, serving both private jet owners and charter customers across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Jet Charter On-demand private jet charter flights with a nationwide fleet ranging from light jets to ultra-long-range jets, including personalized concierge support, flexible scheduling, and access to exclusive private airport lounges across Canada. Available for business or leisure travel.
• Aircraft Management Comprehensive private jet management services covering flight operations, maintenance, asset management, safety management, charter management, and concierge services for aircraft owners, with IS-BAO Stage III and ARGUS Platinum Elite certifications.
• Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions
• Aircraft Maintenance (MRO) Full-range maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services including scheduled heavy maintenance, unscheduled line maintenance, AOG rapid response, NDT, interior refurbishments, avionics, technical services, and paint for private jets and commercial aircraft, with Transport Canada AMO approval and FAA Repair Station approval.
• FBO Services Fixed Base Operator services at 9 Canadian locations (Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Windsor, Hamilton) including aircraft ground handling, Jet A and AVGas fuel, customs clearance, flight planning, weather monitoring, heated hangarage, passenger and pilot lounges, and concierge support.
• Flight Operations Center
• Fly Execaire / Image Air Mobile App Mobile application providing concierge services and streamlined access to aircraft management and charter booking capabilities for customers on iOS and Android.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• EmbraercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2026Execaire Aviation was added to Embraer's Authorized Service Center Network in April 2026. This partnership enables Execaire to provide manufacturer-authorized maintenance, repair, and support services for Embraer aircraft, ensuring OEM-quality standards and access to genuine Embraer parts and technical support.
• IMP Group LimitedcoreOthersExecaire Aviation is a division of IMP Group Limited, a diversified aerospace and aviation company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
• AvFuelsupportingOthersExecaire Aviation is an AvFuel provider, enabling the company to supply aviation fuel to aircraft operators.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Peers

• Flying Colours Corp:

Direct peers

• Million Air: Million Air operates a network of FBO locations across North America with charter and aircraft management services. Comparable in offering integrated FBO and charter services, though focused more heavily on US markets.
• Skyservice Business Aviation: Skyservice is a leading Canadian business aviation company offering charter, aircraft management, FBO, and MRO services. The most direct Canadian competitor to Execaire with similar integrated service offering and overlapping geographic footprint in Toronto and Montreal.
• Flexjet: Flexjet offers fractional jet ownership, jet card, and charter services with a fleet of 300+ aircraft. Direct competitor in the private jet charter and aircraft management space, with similar premium positioning and North American customer base.
• Jet Aviation: Jet Aviation (General Dynamics subsidiary) provides integrated business aviation services including FBO, MRO, aircraft management, and charter globally. The closest functional analog to Execaire's integrated platform, with comparable service line breadth and overlapping regulatory credentials.
• VistaJet: VistaJet operates a global private jet fleet of 200+ silver-and-red branded aircraft focused on corporate and HNW charter. Directly competes with Execaire on on-demand business jet charter, though VistaJet's program-based model and global coverage contrast with Execaire's Canadian-centric footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Signature Flight Support: Signature Flight Support (KKR-backed, recently combined with Atlantic Aviation) is the world's largest FBO network with 300+ locations. Directly comparable to Execaire's FBO services business but operates at vastly greater scale and broader geographic reach.
• NetJets: NetJets (Berkshire Hathaway-owned) is the global leader in private aviation with 700+ aircraft offering fractional ownership, jet card, and charter. Directly comparable to Execaire on charter and aircraft management, but operates at materially larger scale and offers US/European/global reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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