What 5 Star Jets does

5 Star Jets is a privately held, Florida-based private aviation broker operating as 5 Star Jets, LLC from West Palm Beach with an operational base at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. The company provides three core service lines to high-net-worth individuals, business executives, corporations, aircraft owners, entertainment groups, and crypto-affluent clients: on-demand private jet charter (sourcing aircraft from a network of over 6,000 vetted Part 135 operators), aircraft sales and brokerage (operating under FAA dealer certificate D008523), and comprehensive aircraft management covering flight coordination, crew administration, maintenance oversight, and financial administration. In February 2026 the company launched a cryptocurrency payment gateway supporting over 1,000 digital assets with single transactions up to $9 million, powered by institutional partners Kettle Pay and iDenfy, and concurrently introduced Project 247, a proprietary fleet management software ecosystem providing real-time financial transparency, predictive maintenance logic, and crew scheduling.

The company monetizes through five distinct revenue streams: per-transaction charter fees (on-demand rates ranging from approximately $2,500/hr for very light jets to over $15,000/hr for ultra-long-range aircraft), prepaid Jet Card block-hour packages (25/50/75-hour tiers at fixed hourly rates from $4,533 to $12,400 effective depending on jet class), aircraft brokerage commissions, ongoing aircraft management fees, and cryptocurrency transaction processing fees. Pricing is publicly disclosed for Jet Cards and transparent for charter quotes (no hidden fees, plus a 7.5% Federal Excise Tax on domestic US flights). Distribution is hybrid: direct-to-consumer via a content-rich website (5starjets.com) with an instant cost estimator and WhatsApp contact, complemented by dedicated aviation advisors operating consultative field sales, social media-driven aircraft sales across Instagram/TikTok, and event-driven relationship building at NBAA-BACE and regional forums.

5 Star Jets holds NBAA Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) designation (2024), BBB accreditation, and FAA Part 135 sourcing compliance. The company is founder-led by co-founders Javier Salinas and Alejandro Leon, has 11–50 employees, is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding, and positions itself as the first regulated private aviation broker to accept cryptocurrency payments — a regulatory/compliance-based differentiator anchored by the iDenfy Kettle Pay J.P. Morgan institutional stack.

Name

5 Star Jets

Legal name

5 Star Jets, LLC

Website

https://5starjets.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

5 Star Jets is a Florida-based private aviation broker offering on-demand charter flights, aircraft sales brokerage, aircraft management, and prepaid Jet Card programs to high-net-worth individuals, executives, and corporate clients, with proprietary crypto-payment and fleet-management technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Aviation Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

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)

Keywords

• Private jet charter
• Aircraft brokerage
• Jet card programs
• Aircraft management
• Private aviation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Jet Charter (On-Demand): On-demand private jet charter flights sourced from a network of over 6,000 aircraft. Customers pay per flight based on aircraft category, route, positioning, and ancillary fees. Revenue is generated on a per-transaction basis across light, super mid-size, heavy, and large cabin aircraft categories.
2. Private Jet Card / Block Hour Packages: Prepaid flight hour programs (Jet Card) sold in 25, 50, and 75-hour blocks across three tiers (Light, Mid-Size, Heavy Jets). Provides fixed hourly rates, guaranteed availability with 24-hour notice, and no expiration on hours. Revenue is prepaid, providing upfront cash flow with recurring customer engagement.
3. Aircraft Sales / Brokerage: Brokerage service for buying and selling private aircraft. The company acts as an FAA-registered aircraft dealer (Certificate D008523) providing access to an exclusive inventory of jets for sale, specialized advisory through purchase process, and transaction facilitation. Revenue likely generated through brokerage commissions or dealer margins.
4. Aircraft Management: Comprehensive aircraft management services for private jet owners, including 24/7 flight coordination, crew management, maintenance oversight, financial administration, and optional charter income generation. Management fees are charged to owners for operational oversight, with potential revenue share from charter utilization when the aircraft is not in personal use.
5. Cryptocurrency Payment Processing: Processing fees associated with the cryptocurrency payment gateway for charter bookings and aircraft acquisitions, integrated with institutional partners Kettle Pay and iDenfy for compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

5 Star Jets is a private aviation broker and service provider that arranges on-demand private jet charter flights sourced from a network of over 6,000 vetted Part 135 aircraft across categories ranging from very light jets to large airliners. The company also brokers aircraft sales and acquisitions, offers comprehensive aircraft management for owners, and sells a prepaid Jet Card program with fixed hourly rates in 25/50/75-hour blocks. Supporting infrastructure includes an institutional-grade cryptocurrency payment gateway and a proprietary fleet management software ecosystem (Project 247).

Product overview

5 Star Jets is a private aviation broker offering a unified platform of three core services: Private Jet Charter Flights (on-demand access to diverse aircraft), Jets for Sale (aircraft brokerage), and Aircraft Management (operational oversight for owners). The portfolio includes specialized sub-products: the 5 Star Jets Card (a prepaid jet card with fixed hourly rates in Light, Mid-Size, and Heavy jet tiers), Heavy and Large Aircraft Charter (ultra-long-range jets like Gulfstream and Bombardier), Private Airliner Charter (for large groups), and Project 247 (proprietary fleet management technology). The company also launched a cryptocurrency payment gateway in 2026 enabling blockchain-based transactions for charters and aircraft acquisitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Jet Charter Flights On-demand private jet charter service sourcing aircraft from a network of over 6,000 vetted Part 135 operators, providing personalized aerial travel for business and leisure travelers with concierge services, gourmet in-flight catering, pet-friendly options, and access to 5,000+ airports.
• Jets for Sale (Aircraft Brokerage) Aircraft brokerage service under FAA Dealer Certificate D008523, providing access to an exclusive inventory of luxury aircraft from light jets to long-range models (Gulfstream, Hawker, Embraer Phenom, Honda Jet Elite II), with specialized advisory from needs assessment through purchase including interior, exterior, technical specifications, and maintenance history.
• Aircraft Management Comprehensive aircraft management service for private jet owners including 24/7 flight coordination, crew management, predictive maintenance programs, transparent and audited financial administration, and optional charter income generation, with claimed operating cost reduction of up to 45% (including savings on fuel, insurance, and crew training).
• 5 Star Jets Card (Jet Card Program)

Quantifiable outcome

• Operating cost reduction of up to 45% for aircraft owners through management services (including fuel, insurance, crew training savings)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Air Ambulance WorldwideminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2026Humanitarian alliance partner in the 'United for Venezuela' initiative, providing emergency medical supply transport via private flight to support earthquake relief efforts.
• Under Our Wing FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2026Humanitarian alliance partner in the 'United for Venezuela' earthquake relief initiative, collaborating on dispatching private flights with emergency medical supplies from Miami.
• AMATSminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2026Humanitarian alliance partner in the 'United for Venezuela' earthquake relief initiative, collaborating on emergency medical supply transport via private aviation.
• iDenfycoreTechnology or Integration · 2 April 2026iDenfy provides identity verification and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) screening integrated into 5 Star Jets' cryptocurrency payment gateway. This partnership ensures regulatory compliance for crypto transactions in private aviation, enabling the broker to process high-value charter bookings and aircraft acquisitions using digital assets while meeting international AML standards.
• Kettle PaycoreTechnology or IntegrationKettle Pay serves as the institutional payment infrastructure powering 5 Star Jets' cryptocurrency payment gateway, enabling borderless, 24/7 settlement for charter flights and aircraft acquisitions up to $9 million per transaction.
• J.P. MorgancoreTechnology or IntegrationJ.P. Morgan banking infrastructure underlies the institutional-grade cryptocurrency payment gateway, providing the financial institution backbone for high-value private aviation transactions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PrivateFly: On-demand private jet charter broker offering transparent pricing and access to a global aircraft network. Highly comparable to 5 Star Jets' on-demand charter core, with similar digital booking tools and HNW client focus.
• Victor: On-demand private jet marketplace with transparent pricing and a global operator network. Closely comparable broker model to 5 Star Jets, including subscription/jet-card variants.
• Clay Lacy Aviation: Full-service private aviation company offering charter, aircraft management, and FBO services. Closely comparable to 5 Star Jets across the charter and management pillars, with longer operating history.
• Solairus Aviation: Aircraft management and charter company focused on Part 91 and Part 135 operations with a nationwide network of managed aircraft. Direct comparable to 5 Star Jets' management and charter offering.
• LunaJets: European-headquartered private jet charter broker providing on-demand access to a vetted aircraft fleet with online instant quoting. Comparable business model and customer profile to 5 Star Jets.

Broad incumbents

• Wheels Up: Membership-based private aviation company offering on-demand charter, jet card programs, and managed fleet. Direct overlap with 5 Star Jets' Jet Card and charter offerings but with vastly larger scale.
• Flexjet: Fractional ownership and jet card provider operating a fleet of business aircraft. Comparable to 5 Star Jets across the jet card and charter dimensions, with deeper capital and operational capacity.
• NetJets: Largest fractional ownership and private aviation company, owned by Berkshire Hathaway. Competes with 5 Star Jets for the same UHNW clientele, particularly via its on-demand and jet card products.
• VistaJet: Global leader in business aviation with a large owned fleet offering fractional ownership and on-demand charter. Broader incumbent with much larger scale and brand reach than 5 Star Jets but overlapping HNW customer base.

Emerging players

• Blade: Tech-enabled private aviation platform offering on-demand charter, jet cards, and scheduled routes. Comparable digital-first distribution approach and HNW/affluent targeting, but with urban air mobility extensions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/5starjets
• TikToktiktok.com/@5starjets
• Xx.com/5starjets
• Facebookfacebook.com/5starjetsllc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/5starjets

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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