Starlink Aviation

Name

Starlink Aviation

Legal name

Starlink Aviation

Website

https://starlinkaviation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Aviation Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Air Transportation (481)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522), Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Jet Charter (Midsize/Super-Midsize/Heavy Jet) (TLAFABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH), Air Medical Transport (Helicopter/Fixed-Wing) (HLAFANAD), Corporate & VIP Group Charter Operators (THABADAD)

Keywords

• Private jet charter
• FBO ground services
• Aircraft management
• Air ambulance transport
• Aircraft maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Dorval

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Jet Charters: On-demand private jet charter services for business and personal travel. Customers pay per flight based on aircraft type, distance, and duration. Services include dedicated charter specialists, concierge services, and worldwide destination coverage.
2. FBO Services: Fixed Base Operator services including refueling, hangar storage (65,000+ sq ft heated hangar), crew facilities, passenger lounges, customs clearance (CANPASS), de-icing, and ground support. Revenue from fuel sales, hangar rentals, and service fees.
3. Aircraft Management: Comprehensive management of customer-owned aircraft including maintenance, flight crew management, compliance, financial management, and potential charter revenue generation when aircraft is not in use. Revenue from management fees and potential revenue sharing on charter utilization.
4. Aircraft Maintenance (AMO Services): Transport Canada, FAA, and EASA certified Aircraft Maintenance Organization providing maintenance for Embraer Phenom, Beechcraft, Pilatus, Learjet, Bombardier, Cessna, Hawker, Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon, and other aircraft. Revenue from hourly maintenance, parts, and AOG services.
5. Air Ambulance Services: 24/7 international critical care medical transport for adult, neonatal, and pediatric patients. Transport Canada, FAA, and EASA approved. Medical crew includes RNs, RTs, and MDs. Bed-to-bed transport service to 185 countries. Revenue per transport mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Starlink Aviation is a full-service private aviation company operating five integrated service lines from its Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) headquarters: Private Jet Charters for on-demand business aviation; FBO Services for ground handling, refueling, and hangar facilities; Aircraft Management for owner-operated aircraft; Transport Canada/FAA/EASA certified Aircraft Maintenance (AMO) including Authorized Embraer Phenom Service Centre work; and Air Ambulance services providing 24/7 international critical care medical transport.

Product overview

Starlink Aviation is a full-service private aviation company operating as a unified platform offering five integrated service lines: Private Jet Charters for on-demand flight bookings, FBO Services for ground operations and facilities at Montreal Trudeau International Airport, Aircraft Management for owner-operated aircraft, Aircraft Maintenance as an AMO with extensive certifications, and Air Ambulance for critical care medical transport. The company was founded in 1981 and operates as part of the Signature Flight Support network with over 200 global locations, managing a fleet of over 20 aircraft from its headquarters in Dorval, Quebec.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Signature Flight Support YUL: FBO services operated under the Signature Flight Support network at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
• Starlink Air Ambulance

Products and services

• Private Jet Charters On-demand private jet charter services for business and personal travel, offering customized itineraries, first-class on-board amenities, worldwide destination coverage, and 24/7 dedicated client service representatives. Targets corporate executives, business travelers, and high-net-worth individuals.
• FBO Services Fixed Base Operator services at Montreal Pierre-Elliot Trudeau International Airport (YUL), providing 24/7 ground support including refueling, 65,000+ sq ft heated hangar storage, crew facilities, passenger lounges, customs clearance (CANPASS), de-icing, and flight planning. Operates as part of the Signature Flight Support network (200+ global locations).
• Aircraft Management Comprehensive turnkey aircraft management services for private aircraft owners covering flight crew management, maintenance coordination, financial management, compliance, and trip planning. Includes potential revenue generation through charter utilization when the aircraft is not in personal use. Fleet of 20+ managed aircraft with consolidated monthly invoicing and fleet pricing advantages.
• Aircraft Maintenance

Quantifiable outcome

• 31,000+ patients safely transported to 185 countries over 30+ years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Embraer (Authorized Service Centre)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2009Since 2009, Embraer designated Starlink Aviation's AMO as the first Canadian Authorized Service Centre (ASC) for Phenom 100 and 300 series aircraft. AMO team receives regular in-factory training to maintain aircraft to manufacturer's highest standards. Performs warranty work under EEC Program and complies with applicable Service Bulletins. Provides AOG assistance.
• Signature Flight SupportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSignature Flight Support is the world's largest FBO network with over 200 locations worldwide. Starlink Aviation operates as Signature YUL, providing full-service business aviation support including refueling, crew cars, hangar rentals, and passenger facilities. The network handles over 1 million aircraft cycles annually and delivers 200 million gallons of fuel. Signature Status loyalty program and Signature iFBO iPhone app provide additional customer value.
• Jet Support Services (JSSI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJSSI is a leading provider of maintenance cost management programs for aircraft. As an approved JSSI vendor, Starlink Aviation can perform maintenance on aircraft covered under JSSI programs and process claims on behalf of customers, simplifying administrative burden for aircraft owners and operators.
• VitalAire (AirLiquide subsidiary)minorOthersVitalAire, an AirLiquide subsidiary, supplies medical oxygen for air ambulance flights. Oxygen requirements are calculated for each flight including reserve oxygen needs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NetJets: Largest global private jet charter and fractional ownership operator with a managed fleet far exceeding Starlink's. Directly comparable as a multi-decade private aviation services platform serving corporate flight departments and HNW travelers.
• Jet Aviation: Swiss-headquartered global business aviation services company operating FBOs, charter, management, and maintenance. Comparable integrated platform with substantially larger international footprint.
• Flying Colours Corp: Canadian business jet completion, maintenance, and management specialist. Comparable Canadian aviation services platform with overlap in aircraft management and AMO.
• VistaJet: Global private aviation company operating a fleet of business jets on a membership and charter basis. Comparable premium international charter model with similar target customer base.
• Flexjet: Global private jet fractional ownership and charter provider. Comparable premium-segment business aviation model serving corporate executives and HNW customers.
• Skyservice Business Aviation: Toronto-based private aviation services firm offering charter, FBO, management, and maintenance across multiple Canadian locations. Directly comparable multi-line Canadian private aviation platform.
• Can-Am Air Ambulance: Canadian air ambulance operator providing fixed-wing medical transport across North America. Directly comparable specialized medevac business with similar Learjet-class fleet and mission profile.
• Execaire Aviation: Canadian-headquartered private aviation services company offering charter, FBO, aircraft management, and maintenance. Closest geographic and service-line competitor to Starlink, operating FBOs and AMO facilities across Canada.

Broad incumbents

• Signature Flight Support: World's largest FBO network operator and Starlink's network partner. Functions as both an incumbent in Starlink's FBO segment and a strategic channel relationship providing global distribution.

Regional players

• ORnge Air Ambulance: Ontario-based air ambulance service providing critical care transport across Ontario and Canada. Comparable medical transport capability but operates primarily as a publicly-funded provincial service rather than commercial medevac.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/gilles-bruneau-05139342
• Xx.com/starlinkaviatio

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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