Premier Air Charter

What Premier Air Charter does

Premier Air Charter Holdings Inc. (OTC: PREM) is an FAA Part 135 certificated private aviation company headquartered at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, California. Founded in 2007, the company operates a fleet of 12 aircraft spanning light jets (Citation CJ2/CJ3), super mid jets (Citation X), and heavy jets (Gulfstream GIV-SP, Challenger 601/604) to provide on-demand private charter services to corporate executives, high-net-worth individuals, professional athletes, and third-party aircraft owners. In March 2025, Premier Air Charter became a wholly owned subsidiary of Altair International Corp. via reverse merger, transitioning to public company status on OTC Markets. The company holds ARGUS Gold and WYVERN Wingman safety ratings and reports a 99.9% trip completion rate across 25,000+ safe landings.

The company operates a vertically integrated business model across four revenue streams: on-demand charter flights (the core offering), aircraft management services for third-party owners, in-house maintenance services sold to other operators, and discounted empty-leg flights. Booking and pricing are facilitated through the JetInsight digital platform integrated into the company website, supplemented by direct phone sales. Pricing is quote-based and usage-driven with publicly undisclosed rates. In May 2026, the company received FAA approval to operate charter flights with 10 or more passengers — an extension management estimates could yield up to $10 million in incremental annual revenue through planned fleet upgrades and two new Gulfstream G4 acquisitions starting July 2026.

Geographic operations span the continental United States (California, Colorado, Texas, Nevada, Florida, New York, plus the San Francisco Bay Area), Hawaii following a March 2024 FAA approval, and select international markets including Mexico, Belize, and Costa Rica. The company reported FY2025 revenue of $31.9 million, representing 54% year-over-year growth, with Q3 2025 revenue of $7.07 million up 76% quarter-over-quarter. Operations are led by CEO Sandra J Dicicco, President Ross Gourdie, and Chairman Vince Monteparte, supported by an 11-50 person team including a Chief Pilot, Director of Maintenance, Director of Operations, and a board augmented by external directors from Tuvoli and legal counsel.

Name

Premier Air Charter

Legal name

Premier Air Charter Holdings Inc.

Website

https://premieraircharter.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Premier Air Charter Holdings Inc. is an FAA Part 135 certificated private aviation company operating a 12-aircraft fleet of light, super mid, and heavy jets for on-demand charter, empty-leg flights, aircraft management, and maintenance services. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, it serves corporate executives, high-net-worth individuals, and professional athletes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Aviation Charter 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 industry

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

Keywords

• Private jet charter
• On-demand charter flights
• Aircraft management services
• Empty leg flights
• Aviation maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Carlsbad

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. On-Demand Charter Services: Core revenue stream from on-demand private jet charter flights. Customers pay per flight based on aircraft type, route, and duration. The company operates a fleet of 12 aircraft across light jets, super mid jets, and heavy jets.
2. Aircraft Management Services: Third-party aircraft owners pay for comprehensive management including crew management, maintenance oversight, regulatory compliance, financial reporting, and operations support. Revenue generated through charter when aircraft is not in owner use.
3. Maintenance Services: In-house maintenance capabilities offered to third-party operators as an incremental revenue stream. Includes scheduled maintenance, safety and compliance tracking, rapid turnaround repairs, and AOG support.
4. Empty Leg Flights: Discounted one-way flights offered when aircraft need to reposition without passengers. Provides revenue optimization for positioning flights while offering customers savings of up to 75% off standard charter rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Premier Air Charter provides on-demand private jet charter services using a fleet of 12 aircraft ranging from light jets to heavy jets, serving both corporate and high-net-worth clients for domestic and international travel. The company also offers discounted empty-leg flights, third-party aircraft management, and in-house maintenance services as vertically integrated revenue streams. Operations are supported by an FAA Part 135 certification with ARGUS Gold and WYVERN Wingman safety ratings.

Product overview

Premier Air Charter operates as a vertically integrated private aviation company offering on-demand charter services, empty leg flights, aircraft management, and maintenance services. The core offering centers on a fleet of 12 aircraft (light jets, super mid jets, and heavy jets) available for charter, complemented by the JetInsight digital booking platform for quotes and reservations. Aircraft management and maintenance services expand revenue streams by serving third-party aircraft owners and operators. The company recently expanded its addressable market through FAA approval for 10+ passenger operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• On-Demand Private Jet Charter On-demand private jet charter service allowing customers to book flights on their schedule with access to a diverse fleet ranging from light jets to heavy cabin aircraft. Services include domestic and international travel, medical transport, and pet-friendly flights for corporate executives, high-net-worth individuals, and professional athletes.
• Empty Leg Flights Discounted one-way private jet flights offered when aircraft need to reposition without passengers. Customers can save up to 75% off standard charter rates while receiving the same premium service and luxury cabin experience. Bookable through the website via the JetInsight live dispatch feed.
• Aircraft Management Services Comprehensive aircraft ownership management for third-party owners including revenue generation through charter offset, crew management, maintenance oversight, regulatory compliance (FAA Part 91 and Part 135), financial reporting, and 24/7 operations support. Targets aircraft owners seeking to offset ownership costs.
• Maintenance Services Maintenance support services including scheduled maintenance, safety and compliance tracking, rapid turnaround for troubleshooting and repairs, maintenance planning and vendor coordination, pre-flight readiness checks, AOG support, and parts sourcing for third-party operators and managed aircraft.

Quantifiable outcome

• 54% year-over-year revenue growth in FY2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Maple Standard MediaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 19 May 2026Website development partner that designed and developed Premier Air Charter's newly redesigned website launched May 19, 2026. The new platform features enhanced booking capabilities, maintenance services, aircraft management, and empty leg booking options.
• Paradigm Jet ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2024Strategic partnership announced December 2024 to expand service offerings. Paradigm Jet Management collaboration supports aircraft management services expansion and operational capabilities.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Blade Air Mobility: Blade Air Mobility is a publicly-traded urban air mobility and chartered flight company selling on-demand and shared private flights. It is an emerging peer to Premier Air Charter because it serves overlapping affluent customers seeking on-demand private aviation, though its focus on short-haul Northeast and European routes differs from PAC's long-range West Coast operations.
• Surf Air Mobility: Surf Air is a publicly-traded membership-based regional air mobility company offering scheduled and on-demand private flights, primarily with turboprops. It is an emerging peer to Premier Air Charter because both target California-based HNW and corporate travelers seeking alternatives to commercial aviation, though Surf Air emphasizes scheduled routes while PAC emphasizes on-demand charter.

Broad incumbents

• NetJets (Berkshire Hathaway): NetJets is the world's largest private aviation company, offering fractional ownership, jet cards, and on-demand charter. It is directly comparable because it competes head-to-head with Premier Air Charter in the on-demand charter segment for corporate and HNW clients, but with vastly greater fleet scale and brand recognition.
• Vista Global (VistaJet): Vista Global owns VistaJet, a worldwide business jet operator flying an all-large-cabin fleet focused on corporate and HNW customers on long-range missions. It is broadly comparable to Premier Air Charter in the on-demand heavy/long-range charter segment served by PAC's Gulfstream and Challenger fleet.
• Flexjet: Flexjet is a leading fractional jet ownership and lease provider that also offers on-demand charter flights. It is broadly comparable to Premier Air Charter as a premium private aviation operator serving executive and HNW customers with a similar mix of light to heavy jets and a focus on safety certifications.

Direct peers

• JetSuite (JSX): JetSuite/JSX is a private aviation operator offering both scheduled semi-private jet service and on-demand charter. It is directly comparable to Premier Air Charter as a California-based premium charter operator serving business travelers with a Citation/Embraer fleet and similar aircraft management capabilities.
• Air Charter Service: Air Charter Service is a global aircraft charter broker arranging private jet, group charter, and cargo flights worldwide. It is a direct peer to Premier Air Charter in the corporate and HNW on-demand charter segment, with comparable reliance on safety credentials, diverse fleet access, and quote-based pricing.
• Paramount Business Jets: Paramount Business Jets is an on-demand private jet charter broker and operator arranged similar to Premier Air Charter. It is a direct peer in the on-demand jet charter segment with comparable customer base of corporate executives, HNW individuals, and athletes, with a similar fleet spanning light jets to heavy jets globally.
• PrivateFly: PrivateFly (part of Directional Aviation) is a global on-demand private jet charter broker and operator offering instant online quoting across thousands of aircraft. It is a direct peer because it competes with Premier Air Charter in the digital-enabled, on-demand charter segment serving similar customers with similar aircraft classes.
• Wheels Up: Wheels Up is a publicly-traded private aviation company offering on-demand charter, jet card, and membership programs. It is a direct peer because it sells to very similar corporate and HNW customers with comparable fleet composition (King Airs through Global/XLR) and competes for the same discretionary travel budgets as Premier Air Charter.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/premier_charter
• Facebookfacebook.com/PremierAirCharterLLC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/premier-air-charter

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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