Scott Richard Aviation Services

What Scott Richard Aviation Services does

Scott Richard Aviation Services, Inc. is a privately-held FAA Part 135 on-demand air charter operator headquartered at Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving business travelers and corporate clients primarily in the Northeast Corridor (New York–Philadelphia–Washington DC) with route extensions into South Florida. The company operates a small fleet of Cessna Citation aircraft — including the Citation XLS (8 passengers, 550 mph, standup cabin), Citation Excel, and Citation V (7 passengers, 500 mph) — chosen for their ability to access both large commercial airports and smaller regional fields, reducing ground-transport time for clients. Its core service is on-demand private charter with fixed-price quoting, where the only post-quote adjustments are pass-through costs for deicing, catering, or specialty items; the company also offers pet-friendly in-cabin travel and 24-hour dispatch.

The business generates revenue through three streams: (1) per-trip charter fees with fixed-price quotes, (2) aircraft sales and acquisitions brokerage at a 3.5% commission per transaction, and (3) the Air Charter Select Card membership program, which offers a 5% discount on flight time, waived crew waiting fees, and refundable pre-funded balances for high-volume fliers. Distribution is entirely direct — phone (570-386-1265), email, and website quote requests — with no third-party brokers or app-based booking channels. The company is led by founder Scott Inhoffer (President) alongside Dispatch/Scheduler Edythe Mercier, with a total headcount of 11–50.

The competitive positioning emphasizes regulatory compliance (FAA Part 135, AR/GUS Approved, Air Charter Select Partner), niche service features (pet-friendly, small-airport access, enclosed lavatories with sinks, inflight connectivity on select aircraft), and personal relationships in a market where larger charter operators dominate. No external funding, M&A activity, or AI/technology differentiation is evident, and the company appears to operate as a stable, founder-owned lifestyle business focused on repeat Northeast Corridor corporate accounts and episodic one-way / empty-leg demand. Note: there is a data conflict on founding year — firmographic records indicate 1993, while the website copyright reads 2019; this may reflect a website redesign rather than a true incorporation date.

Name

Scott Richard Aviation Services

Legal name

Scott Richard Aviation Services, Inc.

Website

https://sraviation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scott Richard Aviation Services is a privately-held FAA Part 135 air charter operator based in Allentown, PA, offering on-demand private jet flights, aircraft sales brokerage, and a membership program for high-volume business travelers in the Northeast Corridor and routes to South Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Air Charter Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (48121), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

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), Ad Hoc Passenger Charter Operators (THABADAB)

Keywords

• Private air charter
• Business jet charter
• Aircraft sales
• Charter membership program
• Aircraft acquisitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Allentown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. On-Demand Charter Services: Revenue from providing private aviation charter flights on-demand. Uses fixed-price quotes with adjustments only for deicing, catering, or specialty items at actual cost.
2. Aircraft Sales and Acquisitions: Guides clients through buying and selling aircraft. Charges a competitive 3.5% sales commission on all aircraft transactions.
3. Air Charter Card Membership: Membership program offering 5% discount on flight time, waived crew waiting fees, and fixed pricing for high-volume fliers who purchase and schedule multiple trips at once.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Scott Richard Aviation Services is an FAA Part 135 certified private air charter operator providing on-demand private jet flights using a fleet of Cessna Citation aircraft (XLS, Excel, and V). The company also offers aircraft sales and acquisitions services (charging a 3.5% sales commission) and the Air Charter Select Card membership program that delivers 5% flight discounts, waived crew waiting fees, and fixed-price quotes for high-volume fliers.

Product overview

Scott Richard Aviation Services is an FAA Part 135 certified private air charter operator offering a portfolio of services centered around private aviation. The core offering is on-demand private charter flights using their fleet of Cessna Citation aircraft (Citation XLS, Citation Excel, and Citation V), complemented by aircraft sales and acquisition services and an Air Charter Select Card membership program for frequent fliers seeking volume discounts. The company positions itself on fixed-price quotes, pet-friendly policies, and access to smaller airports beyond the typical commercial airline network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Charter On-demand private air charter services operating under FAA Part 135 certification, offering fixed-price quotes with aircraft that can access both large and small airports. Targeted at business travelers and executives requiring flexible, private aviation.
• Aircraft Sales and Acquisitions Aircraft acquisition and sales services including market valuation, registration assistance for international requirements, and contract support, with a 3.5% sales commission on transactions. Designed for individuals and companies looking to buy or sell aircraft.
• Air Charter Select Card Membership program offering 5% discount on flight time, waived crew waiting fees, fixed price quotes, and fully refundable remaining balance for high-volume charter customers. Annual billing cadence.
• One Way Pricing Program Flexible one-way flight pricing program with sample pricing from Mid-Atlantic States to South Florida ranging from $7,500 to $8,500 plus expenses for 7-passenger aircraft. Available via email signup.

Quantifiable outcome

• Aircraft commission rate of 3.5% on all transactions
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• XOJET Aviation: Private jet charter and jet card provider operating a midsize Citation fleet similar to SR Aviation's, but at significantly larger scale and broader national footprint.
• Jet Aviation: General Dynamics-owned business aviation services company operating aircraft management, charter, FBO, and MRO. Competes with SR Aviation on the charter side and overlaps on aircraft management/brokerage services.
• Flexjet: Fractional jet ownership and lease provider operating a mixed fleet of light through ultra-long-range jets. Competes with SR Aviation for high-end Northeast corporate accounts and offers a step-up path for clients who outgrow light jets.
• Wheels Up: Membership-based private aviation company with national fleet and a deep roster of corporate accounts. Competes for the same Northeast business traveler but at much larger scale with broader fleet and brand investment.
• NetJets: Largest fractional ownership and jet card provider globally, owned by Berkshire Hathaway. Sets the competitive pricing and service benchmark for Northeast executive charter; competes on every mission SR Aviation serves.

Direct peers

• Surf Air: Subscription-based private aviation operator with regional scheduled and on-demand service. Comparable membership-pricing model targeting business travelers, although Surf Air leans into scheduled commuter routes.
• PrivateFly: On-demand private jet charter broker and operator with instant online quoting and a global network of vetted operators. Comparable transaction-based pricing model and business traveler focus.
• Linear Air: On-demand private aviation provider focused on light jet and turboprop charter with membership programs targeting Northeast business travelers. Comparable mission, fleet class, and customer segment.
• Paramount Business Jets: Charter broker offering on-demand business jet charter with access to a broad fleet of light through heavy jets. Comparable fixed-price quote model and Northeast executive customer base.
• JetSuite: Private jet charter operator running a light/midsize jet fleet (Phenom 100/300, Citation) with on-demand and jet card programs. Directly comparable on fleet composition, charter-on-demand model, and Northeast/West Coast business traveler target.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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