Portland Jets

What Portland Jets does

Portland Jets is a privately held corporate aviation management company headquartered at 5 Milk St, Portland, Maine, that specializes exclusively in Dassault Falcon aircraft, primarily the Falcon 900 series. Founded in 2015 and operationally launched in June 2021, the company manages the largest specialized Dassault Falcon 900 fleet in the United States, with eight aircraft as of February 2026, and operates a headcount of approximately 10 employees supported by long-term vendor and maintenance partnerships.

The company's technology and operating stack is built around three differentiated assets: (1) a fleet-wide Client Aviation Manager (CAM) model in which each aircraft owner is paired with a dedicated account manager and crew; (2) aggregated purchasing power across the eight-aircraft fleet on fuel, insurance, crew training, and maintenance, with the company claiming that 100% of negotiated discounts are passed to clients with no mark-up; and (3) an FAA Part 135 certification (initiated December 2023) that authorizes the company to operate its own charter program rather than only manage third-party aircraft. The 30+ years of combined Falcon-specific expertise among the team — including Director of Aviation Joel Encarnacion, Chief Pilot Luis De Marchena (Luis De Marchena), CFO Giselle Mayol, and CEO Kevin Mahaney — is the foundation of the company's narrow specialization.

Portland Jets monetizes across four revenue streams: (a) aircraft management fees and revenue-share on charter activity generated from owner aircraft (managed services); (b) on-demand private jet charter on the company-operated Falcon fleet, bookable via the embedded Jetinsight platform or direct contact, with optional cryptocurrency payment (transaction fees); (c) a Jet Card Membership program sold in 25-hour blocks with rate locks of up to 18 months, no blackout dates, and refundable card terms (recurring subscription); and (d) handling and trip support services covering permits, slots, customs, ground handling, flight planning, and weather (professional services). The company distributes through dedicated Client Aviation Managers for aircraft management, an enterprise sales motion for Jet Cards and trip support, and a self-serve embedded quote engine for ad-hoc charter. Customers include Fortune 500 executives, high-net-worth individuals, athletes and entertainers, and government officials operating primarily in the United States and the Caribbean, with stated reach across 1,000+ worldwide destinations and 2,500+ annual flight hours.

Name

Portland Jets

Legal name

Portland Jets

Website

https://portjets.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Portland Jets is a private aviation management company headquartered in Portland, Maine, specializing exclusively in Dassault Falcon 900 aircraft. It operates the largest specialized Falcon 900 fleet in the US (eight aircraft) and provides aircraft management, charter, trip support, and Jet Card membership to Fortune 500 executives, HNW individuals, and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Aviation Management Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Aircraft Management & Part 135/135-equivalent Operators (THABAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Business Jet Charter (On-Demand) (THABAFAA)

Keywords

• Aircraft management services
• Private jet charter
• Jet card membership
• Flight trip support
• Dassault Falcon operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Management Services: Full-service management of Dassault Falcon aircraft for owners. The company handles all operational aspects including flight planning, scheduling, maintenance coordination, crew staffing, and regulatory compliance. Revenue is generated through management fees and revenue share from charter operations when owners opt to generate income from their aircraft.
2. Private Jet Charter: On-demand charter services for customers flying on Dassault Falcon aircraft. Customers book flights via the Jetinsight platform or direct contact. Provides access to business charter, family vacation travel, and exclusive empty leg offerings.
3. Jet Card Membership: 25-hour block Jet Card program providing guaranteed access to aircraft without blackout dates. Membership includes privileges such as 24-hour scheduling notice, rate locks up to 18 months, fuel discounts, and additional amenities for 50+ hour purchasers. Refundable cards provide investment protection.
4. Trip Support Services: Comprehensive handling services for business aviation and private operators. Services include permit coordination, ground handling, flight planning, weather services, and special services. Revenue generated through service fees for each coordination task.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Portland Jets is a corporate aviation management company specializing exclusively in Dassault Falcon aircraft, particularly the Falcon 900 series. It provides full-service aircraft management for owners (covering flight planning, scheduling, maintenance coordination, crew staffing, regulatory compliance, and revenue generation through charter), on-demand private jet charter on its managed Falcon fleet, Jet Card Membership programs sold in 25-hour blocks with guaranteed access and no blackout dates, and comprehensive handling/trip support services including permit coordination, ground handling, flight planning, and weather services. The company operates the largest specialized Dassault Falcon 900 managed fleet in the United States with eight aircraft.

Product overview

Portland Jets operates as a unified private aviation services company offering a portfolio of integrated services centered on Dassault Falcon 900 aircraft management and charter. The core offerings include Aircraft Management (full-service management of owner assets with revenue generation through charter), Private Jet Charter (on-demand charter on the company's Falcon fleet), Handling Services and Coordination (trip support including permits, ground handling, flight planning, and weather), Jet Card Membership (25-hour block purchase program with scheduling priority and no blackout dates), and Maintenance Solutions (provided through NEB Aviation partnership). The company specializes exclusively in Dassault Falcon aircraft, particularly the Falcon 900 series, which forms the foundation of its entire operational model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Management Full-service aircraft management for Dassault Falcon owners, covering flight planning, scheduling, ground handling, maintenance coordination, crew staffing, regulatory compliance, and revenue generation through charter when the aircraft is not in personal use. Includes a dedicated Client Aviation Manager (CAM) model.
• Private Jet Charter On-demand private jet charter services using the company's Dassault Falcon fleet, offering corporate charter, family vacation travel, and exclusive empty leg offerings. Customers can request quotes via the Jetinsight platform or direct contact, with cryptocurrency payment options.
• Handling Services and Coordination End-to-end trip support services including permit/slot coordination, ground services, flight planning, weather services, customs clearance, catering, transportation, hotel bookings, and security briefings. Sold to business aviation operators and private operators for international flight operations.
• Jet Card Membership Membership program offering 25-hour flight blocks with guaranteed aircraft access and no blackout dates. Includes 24-hour scheduling notice, rate locks up to 18 months, fuel discounts, long-leg and round-trip discounts, and additional amenities for 50+ hour purchases. Refundable cards provide investment protection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 Dassault Falcon 900 aircraft managed - largest specialized fleet in the US
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NEB AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortland Jets partnered with NEB Aviation to provide comprehensive maintenance solutions for all Dassault Falcon aircraft types. The partnership includes access to over 10,000 square feet of dedicated facility space for handling routine maintenance, major inspections (12/24/36 Month Inspections, A & B Inspections, C Inspections), and major alterations. This collaboration brings together expertise and resources to deliver exceptional service and reliability in aviation maintenance.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NetJets: Berkshire Hathaway-owned fractional ownership and private jet charter operator offering managed fleet, Jet Card programs, and on-demand charter across multiple aircraft types — directly comparable in service lines and customer segments to Portland Jets' Falcon-focused management and charter offering.
• Flexjet: Directional Aviation's fractional, Jet Card, and charter operator serving HNWI and corporate clients with a multi-fleet model; competes head-to-head with Portland Jets in private jet management, charter, and membership products.
• Solairus Aviation: Aircraft management and charter provider managing a large fleet across multiple airframes for owners seeking revenue generation and operational oversight — a direct comparable to Portland Jets' aircraft management core service.
• VistaJet: Global private aviation company offering membership-based flying hours and charter on a homogeneous large-cabin fleet; overlaps with Portland Jets' Jet Card and charter offerings, especially for intercontinental corporate and HNWI travelers.
• Wheels Up: Membership-driven private aviation company offering charter, Jet Card, and fractional programs across multiple fleet types; comparable to Portland Jets in GTM motion and customer segment, though at much larger scale.
• Executive Jet Management: NetJets-affiliated aircraft management division operating owner aircraft under Part 135 with charter, crew, and maintenance services; competes directly with Portland Jets for Falcon and similar-cabin management contracts.
• Magellan Jets: Private jet membership and charter provider selling Jet Card block-hour programs and on-demand flights to HNWI and corporate clients — closely comparable to Portland Jets' Jet Card Membership and charter services.
• PrivateFly: Global private jet charter broker and membership provider offering on-demand booking and Jet Card products; comparable to Portland Jets' charter and Jet Card distribution model, especially for ad-hoc international travel.

Broad incumbents

• Jet Aviation: General Dynamics-owned global business aviation services company offering aircraft management, charter, FBO, MRO, and completions; provides a broader portfolio that overlaps with Portland Jets' management, charter, and trip support lines.

Others

• Dassault Falcon Jet: OEM manufacturer of the Falcon family of business jets including the Falcon 900; an enabling/strategic counterpart rather than a competitor, since Portland Jets' entire service portfolio is built on Dassault platforms and the OEM's product roadmap directly affects Portland Jets' addressable market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/portland-jets

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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