What Mercury Jets does

Mercury Jets is an asset-light private jet charter broker headquartered in New York that arranges on-demand private aviation for clients without owning or operating aircraft. Founded circa 2010-2015 (the company website copyright indicates 2015-2026), it operates under DOT 14 CFR Part 295 as a registered charter broker, sourcing aircraft from a pre-approved network of FAA Part 135 and Part 121 operators (or foreign CAA equivalents). The company's product surface spans the full private aviation spectrum: on-demand charter across light, midsize, super midsize, heavy, ultra-long-range, and turboprop categories from manufacturers including Bombardier, Gulfstream, Dassault, Embraer, Cessna, and Pilatus; plus empty leg flights, group charter, medical evacuation, VIP/celebrity charter, music tour logistics, sports team charter, and an aircraft management service that lets owners monetize idle flight time. A proprietary online cost calculator built on more than 10 years of charter history provides instant pricing estimates for customer self-service quoting.

The company monetizes primarily through transaction-based broker commissions on each charter (hourly rates ranging from $1,500 for piston aircraft to $25,000+ for airliners) and recurring management fees from aircraft owners, with no membership or annual dues required from end clients. Mercury Jets serves a horizontally diversified customer base spanning high-net-worth individuals, corporate executives, government and defense agencies (U.S. government, UN, Canadian Department of Defense, British Ministry of Defense), entertainment and sports organizations, and leisure/family travelers. Distribution is hybrid: 24/7 phone-based inside sales, online self-service quote tools, and content/SEO-led digital marketing, supported by an active social presence on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. The company holds the ARGUS Certified Charter Broker designation, an industry credential validating safety, ethics, and best-practice charter processes, and operates across more than 6,000 private-use airports worldwide. The firm is privately held with 11-50 employees and no disclosed institutional ownership, funding history, or parent company.

Name

Mercury Jets

Legal name

Mercury Jets

Website

https://mercuryjets.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mercury Jets is a New York-based, asset-light private jet charter broker that arranges on-demand private aviation for high-net-worth individuals, corporate clients, and government/defense agencies via a global network of FAA Part 135/121 operators, with no membership fees and 24/7 white-glove service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Jet Charter Brokerage

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (48121)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Business Jet Charter (On-Demand) (THABAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Government, Diplomatic & Military Passenger Charter Operators (THABADAG), Emergency, Evacuation & Repatriation Charter Operators (THABADAH), Corporate & VIP Group Charter Operators (THABADAD), Private Aviation Ground Support & Trip Services (Dispatch, Permits, Handling) (THABAFAK)

Keywords

• Private jet charter
• Air charter brokerage
• Aircraft management
• Business aviation services
• On-demand private flights

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. On-Demand Private Jet Charter: Mercury Jets generates revenue through transaction-based private jet charter fees. Customers pay per flight based on aircraft type, distance, and duration. There are no annual dues, membership fees, or required club fees to access the service. The company acts as a charter broker, working on behalf of clients as defined by DOT 14 CFR part 295, connecting passengers with FAA part 135 or part 121 operators.
2. Aircraft Management Services: Mercury Jets offers aircraft management solutions that allow aircraft owners to generate revenue by utilizing unused aircraft time. The company takes care of all operational details while generating management fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mercury Jets is an independent private jet charter broker operating under DOT 14 CFR Part 295. The company arranges on-demand private jet charters by matching clients with FAA Part 135 or Part 121 operators, providing access to a global fleet across aircraft categories including turboprops, light, midsize, super midsize, heavy, and ultra-long-range jets. It also offers aircraft management services for owners, empty leg flights, group charters, medical evacuation, and specialized charters for VIPs, sports teams, and music tours.

Product overview

Mercury Jets is an on-demand private jet charter broker that provides access to a global fleet of private aircraft through partnerships with FAA Part 135 operators. The core offering is the on-demand private jet charter service, supported by an online cost calculator and instant quote system. The product portfolio includes aircraft across multiple categories (turboprops, light jets, midsize jets, super midsize jets, heavy jets, and ultra long-range jets) from manufacturers including Bombardier, Gulfstream, Dassault, Embraer, Cessna, Pilatus, and Beechcraft. Additional services include aircraft management solutions for owners, empty leg flight deals, group charter services, medical evacuation, and specialized offerings for VIP/corporate clients, music tours, and sports teams. The company operates as a broker rather than an operator, with no ownership of aircraft, and is ARGUS Certified as a charter broker.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• On-Demand Private Jet Charter On-demand private jet charter brokerage connecting clients with FAA Part 135 operators to access a global fleet of private aircraft for domestic and international flights.
• Aircraft Management Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9 out of 5 customer rating on Trustpilot based on 1,000+ reviews

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• U.S. GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMercury Jets is a global supplier of aircraft to the U.S. government, providing air charter services for government travel needs.
• United NationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages air support projects for the United Nations, supporting humanitarian and diplomatic transportation needs.
• Canadian Department of DefensecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides air charter services for Canadian Department of Defense transportation requirements.
• British Ministry of DefensecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages air support projects for the British Ministry of Defense, providing defense-related air transportation.
• FAA Part 135/Part 121 OperatorscoreTechnology or IntegrationNetwork of pre-approved aircraft operators certified under FAA Part 135 or Part 121 regulations (or foreign CAA equivalent) that provide the actual flight operations for Mercury Jets charters.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• NetJets: Largest fractional jet ownership and charter operator; offers on-demand charter alongside fractional shares, providing an operator-direct alternative that competes with brokers like Mercury Jets at the high end.
• Wheels Up: Membership-based private aviation provider with its own fleet and charter capabilities; a direct alternative to Mercury Jets' no-membership model for corporate accounts.
• Flexjet: Fractional and jet card operator with charter services, competing for the same HNW and corporate customers Mercury Jets targets but offering owned-fleet reliability as a differentiator.
• JetSuite / JSX: Hybrid operator-brand combining charter brokerage with semi-private scheduled service; competes for some of Mercury Jets' price-sensitive premium leisure and corporate flyers.

Emerging players

• Blade: Tech-forward urban air mobility and charter platform; overlaps Mercury Jets on by-the-seat and on-demand jet offerings for premium travelers, particularly in the NYC metro.

Direct peers

• Air Charter Service: Global charter broker arranging passenger and cargo flights through approved operators; directly comparable on aircraft sourcing, broker economics, and customer mix (corporate, government, HNW).
• PrivateFly: On-demand private jet charter broker with instant online quoting and global operator network, structurally identical to Mercury Jets' model and competing head-on for the same HNW and corporate demand.
• Charter Jet One: Private jet charter broker offering on-demand quoting and access to a worldwide fleet, directly competing for the same transactional, no-membership charter customers.
• Victor (private jet company): On-demand private jet booking platform and charter broker with transparent pricing and a global operator network, overlapping Mercury Jets' core charter value proposition and target customer.
• Paramount Business Jets: U.S.-based private jet charter broker offering on-demand quoting and access to a global Part 135 fleet, competing in the same no-membership, transaction-fee category as Mercury Jets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mercuryjets
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mercury-jets
• Instagraminstagram.com/mercuryjets
• Xx.com/mercuryjets

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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