Which private jet charter companies hold their own FAA Part 135 certificate?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026
These 13 private jet companies say they hold their own FAA Part 135 certificate on their own websites, read 10 November 2026. Each card gives what the company says about it, with the aircraft, place, hours, fee or price where it names one, then what it sells, why to choose it, what to ask for and the limits it publishes.
Which private jet charter companies hold their own FAA Part 135 certificate?
13 private jet companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they say they hold their own FAA Part 135 certificate; Silverhawk Aviation, flyExclusive and Atlantic Air Charter have the most Google reviews under their own name.
Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel private jet charter table holds 104 companies: the charter brokers, jet card and membership programmes, fractional owners, operators, empty-leg platforms and shared-seat sellers ChatGPT names most often when asked about private jets. Their own websites were read on 10 November 2026, with their Google listings matched by name. This page carries the 13 companies in the table that, on their own websites, say they hold their own FAA Part 135 certificate, where that can be shown in their own words with any price dated; a line that rests only on a price with no year is left out. Cards are in alphabetical order. Each line on a card gives what the company's own website says, with a link to the page it came from; a second reader checked 540 of the table's rows against the pages. No company paid to be on this page.
Atlantic Air Charter
- Best for
- Own light jets and brokered charter
- Part 135
- Holds US Air Carrier Certificate #W39A162L issued by the Federal Aviation Administration and flies its own light jets, using other operators that meet its safety standards for other flights.
- What it sells
- Flies its own light-jet fleet and books other operators' aircraft for other flights. Sells on-demand charter, a jet card and empty legs from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
- Why choose them
- Holds U.S. Air Carrier Certificate #W39A162L issued by the FAA. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 53 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a jet card membership: it says the programme offers guaranteed availability and fixed hourly rates, with terms given by customer service.
- Not the fit if
- you need a price that cannot move: pricing may change depending on demand and additional services requested.
- Website
- atlanticaircharter.com
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Elevate Jet
- Best for
- Instant app booking, Part 135 carrier
- Part 135
- Is the certificated carrier on its flights under FAA Air Carrier Certificate B8MA127H (Part 135) and may subcontract trips to other qualified direct air carriers.
- What it sells
- Is an FAA-certificated Part 135 air carrier that also brokers charter through its app. Sells the Azurite Jet Card, a deposit-based membership and empty legs, from a head office in Miami Beach, Florida.
- Why choose them
- Says it holds FAA Air Carrier Certificate B8MA127H and operates as a Part 135 carrier.
- Not the fit if
- you want a refundable one-way flight: all one-way bookings are fully Non-Refundable.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: underthehood/private-jet-safety-ratings-argus-wy, terms-of-service.
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Elite Jets
- Best for
- Own-fleet Florida operator with ARGUS Platinum rating
- Part 135
- Flies its own fleet under an FAA Part 135 certificate of operations: four Embraer Phenom 300 jets, one Embraer Legacy 500 and a Bell 407 helicopter.
- What it sells
- Operator selling charter to the public from its own fleet, with empty legs, a shared ownership programme, the Invision Jet Card (with Maxair) and aircraft management for owners. Head office at Naples Airport, Florida.
- Why choose them
- Owns four Embraer Phenom 300 jets and one Embraer Legacy 500 jet that fly to North, Central and South America and the Caribbean.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Invision Jet Card, powered by Elite Jets and Maxair, with fixed all-inclusive hourly pricing and no annual membership fees or fuel surcharges.
- Not the fit if
- you want to book and pay online: clients complete a 'Request a Quote' form and the team replies by telephone or email.
- Website
- elitejets.com
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: elite-jets-leader-shares-aviation-safety-experti, home page, elite-jets-adds-quartet-as-charter-company-grows.
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Fly Alliance
- Best for
- Four-hour charter and a no-blackout jet card
- Part 135
- Holds its own FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate 3GJA878N and flies its European operation under San Marino AOC SM048 through Fly Alliance Aviation S.R.L.
- What it sells
- Flies charter and sells a jet card, with a head office in Orlando, Florida. It holds an FAA Part 135 certificate and manages aircraft from midsize through ultra long range.
- Why choose them
- Holds FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate 3GJA878N and, for its European operation, San Marino AOC SM048. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 17 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews, newest 22 September 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for its jet card: guaranteed availability on eight hours' notice, with no blackout dates and no peak-day surcharge.
- Not the fit if
- you want a fully fixed jet card price: Federal Excise Tax is additional and any de-icing, international handling or customs charges are billed at cost.
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Flycraft
- Best for
- Firm-price Challenger charter and jet card
- Part 135
- Holds its own FAA Part 135 certificate as Craft Charter, LLC. It operates, maintains and crews its five Challenger 300 and 350 jets itself.
- What it sells
- Is an FAA Part 135 operator flying its own five Challenger 300 and 350 jets from Opa-locka Executive Airport in Miami, Florida. It sells on-demand charter, a Fleet Jet Card and a Corporate Program and may occasionally arrange flights on other carriers' aircraft with the operating carrier disclosed before signing.
- Why choose them
- Says it holds its own FAA Part 135 certificate and flies five Challengers, three 300s and two 350s.
- Ask for
- Ask for a firm price for your trip, which it says is a firm number rather than a range.
- Not the fit if
- you fly on peak days or inside 48 hours on its jet card: both carry a 20% surcharge.
- Published price
- Fleet Jet Card 2026: 25 hours at $12,950 per hour ($323,750 prepaid), Challenger super-midsize, fuel and 7.5% federal excise tax on domestic legs included, no membership or annual fee. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- flycraft.com/contact
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faq, corporate-jet-charter.
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flyExclusive
- Best for
- Owned-fleet Jet Club and fractional shares
- Part 135
- Holds FAA Air Carrier Certificate 3EJA805N as Exclusive Jets, LLC dba flyExclusive and says it owns, operates and maintains its fleet rather than brokering flights.
- What it sells
- Is an operator that owns and flies its own fleet of 80+ aircraft. Sells charter, Jet Club and Jet Club Plus memberships and fractional ownership, from a base in Kinston, North Carolina.
- Why choose them
- Says it owns and operates 80+ aircraft, from light jets to super-midsize. Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 63 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for Jet Club Plus or a fractional share if you need access on all 365 days with no blackout dates.
- Not the fit if
- you need Jet Club access on peak days: it guarantees fleet access 330 days a year and excludes 35 peak travel periods such as major holidays.
- Published price
- Jet Club starts at a $100,000 entry deposit and Jet Club Plus at $200,000 (US dollars, 2026), held as flight credit. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- flyexclusive.com/charter
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Great Flight
- Best for
- Own-fleet charter from West Palm Beach
- Part 135
- Says it operates as a direct FAA Part 135 air carrier rather than a broker, flying a fleet of 11 dedicated aircraft with its own pilots on staff.
- What it sells
- Is an operator, not a broker, flying its own fleet with its own pilots. Sells charter, an Operator Jet Card called the Great Flight Card and empty-leg flights, from West Palm Beach, Florida.
- Why choose them
- Says it operates a fleet of 11 dedicated aircraft as a direct FAA Part 135 air carrier. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 49 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Great Flight Card, its Operator Jet Card.
- Not the fit if
- you want prices online: it says there is no set price without all the trip details and quotes by phone.
- Website
- greatflight.com
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: air-medical-transport-services, faqs.
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Hop-A-Jet
- Best for
- Own-fleet Florida operator, not a broker
- Part 135
- An operator, not a broker: all flights run under FAA Part 135 certificate number V6NA918J, held by Ace Aviation Services Corporation, which trades as Hop-A-Jet.
- What it sells
- Operator, not a broker: says all aircraft are company maintained and operated, from a fleet of 13 charter aircraft at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Florida. Also offers aircraft management, maintenance and an empty-leg list.
- Why choose them
- Says its fleet of 13 charter aircraft is based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE).
- Ask for
- Ask for the real-time empty-leg list covering the next 28 days and for a price for your airports.
- Not the fit if
- you need a guaranteed empty leg: it says availability is not guaranteed and last-minute changes or cancellations may occur.
- Enquiry
- hopajetworldwide.com/contact
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Jet Linx
- Best for
- US jet card with local terminal teams
- Part 135
- Holds its own FAA Part 135 certificate, flying a managed fleet of 100+ aircraft under Jet Linx operational control for its Jet Card members.
- What it sells
- Sells Jet Card Membership on a closed fleet under its own operational control, from Omaha, Nebraska, with 22 US private terminals; it says it is an FAA-certified operator, not a broker.
- Why choose them
- Says it holds ARGUS Platinum Elite, WYVERN Wingman PRO and IS-BAO Stage 3 itself. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for Jet Card Membership with guaranteed availability and fixed hourly rates and for MemberSeat Exchange access in the Jet Linx App.
- Not the fit if
- you want no joining fee: Jet Card Membership requires an initiation fee and annual dues, though with no large deposit and no minimum hours.
- Enquiry
- jetlinx.com/jet-card
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Presidential Aviation
- Best for
- Fort Lauderdale charter, 2 hours notice
- Part 135
- Says its FAA air taxi (Part 135) certification is displayed on all of its private charter jets; it calls itself an ISBAO Stage 2 registered charter operator.
- What it sells
- Is a private jet charter operator, jet management and aircraft sales firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, founded in 1997. It operates on-demand charter flights around the globe and lists empty legs and says single seats cannot be bought.
- Why choose them
- Says it is an ARGUS Platinum rated firm, a Wyvern Wingman company and an ISBAO Stage 2 registered charter operator. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 26 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask its 24/7 charter department about a flight departing on as little as 2 hours notice.
- Not the fit if
- you want to pay late or by card: it requires prepayment by wire transfer at least 48 hours before departure, with a card only in special circumstances.
- Enquiry
- presidential-aviation.com
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: jet-management/faq, home page, private-jet-charter/private-jet-charter-faq.
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Silver Air Private Jets
- Best for
- Part 135 operator with an invitation-only club
- Part 135
- An operator that holds its own FAA Part 135 certificate and flies charter trips on aircraft it manages; the company you book with is the company that flies you.
- What it sells
- Is a direct charter operator and aircraft management company, a DOT certificated air carrier under a full FAA Part 135 certificate, founded in 2008 with its corporate office in Santa Barbara, California. It also runs Flight Club, an invitation-only membership programme and arranges flights on partner operators' aircraft outside its fleet.
- Why choose them
- Says it holds its own FAA Part 135 certificate and flies charter trips on aircraft it manages. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask which aircraft it flies for your trip, from a managed fleet listing the Pilatus PC-12 NG up to the Gulfstream G550 and Global Express.
- Not the fit if
- you want to join its Flight Club straight away: it describes the programme as invitation-only.
- Enquiry
- silverair.com/contact
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: charter, press_release_category/silver-air-private-jets-e.
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Silverhawk Aviation
- Best for
- Midwest jet card and flat-rate empty legs
- Part 135
- Operates its own fleet and offers aircraft owners the option to place their aircraft on its FAA Part 135 charter certificate; it holds an ARG/US Gold Rating.
- What it sells
- Says it operates its own fleet and sells private jet charter, a jet card (traditional and membership), fractional ownership (Silverhawk Shares) and empty-leg flights at flat rates. Based in Lincoln, Nebraska.
- Why choose them
- Says it holds a Gold Rating in the ARG/US rating system and is a registered member of Wyvern. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 66 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Traditional Jet Card, Silverhawk Shares or the flat-rate empty-leg prices by aircraft and distance.
- Not the fit if
- you need a heavy jet: it says its fleet runs from turboprop to super mid-size.
- Published price
- Jet card base hourly rates from $2,325 to $7,800 depending on aircraft size and trip type (US dollars, 2026). The Traditional Jet Card starts with a $100,000 deposit. Read 10 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: how-silverhawk-helps-aircraft-owners-maximize-th, home page, faq.
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Tradewind Aviation
- Best for
- PC-12 seats and charter to Caribbean islands
- Part 135
- Says it is a US-certificated scheduled air carrier under Part 135 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, operating its own Pilatus PC-12 fleet.
- What it sells
- Part 135 operator of its own fleet of 35+ Pilatus PC-12s, headquartered in Oxford, Connecticut, selling scheduled single seats, private charter, the Goodspeed Card and ticket books and arranging other operators' jets for trips beyond the PC-12.
- Why choose them
- Says it operates a fleet of 35+ Pilatus PC-12s. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a single seat on its scheduled flights, a Goodspeed Card, or a ticket book starting at 10 tickets.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late: a Goodspeed flight cancelled within 24 hours is charged at 100%.
- Enquiry
- flytradewind.com/contact-us
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Which of these show a dated price on this page?
3 of the 13 cards show a published price, with its currency as the company writes it. Ask every company for a written quote with your dates, aircraft and what it includes.
Who to contact first
Start with the 3 companies on this page that show prices online and publish their cancellation terms, then add any other card that fits your route and dates.
What to ask each one to set out in writing:
- The total price in writing, line by line: the aircraft, fuel, crew, landing and handling fees, taxes (VAT or US Federal Excise Tax), de-icing and catering. Then which of these can change after you book.
- The operator's name, the aircraft's tail number, its operating certificate and any safety audit the operator holds (ARGUS, Wyvern or IS-BAO).
- How your money is held before the flight, the deposit and when the balance is due.
- The cancellation terms and what happens if the aircraft goes unserviceable or an empty leg is cancelled.
Their own Part 135 certificate: the questions people ask
What should I ask a private jet company before booking?
The total price line by line and what can change it; the operator's name, the aircraft's tail number and its operating certificate; any safety audit it holds; how your money is held; the deposit and the cancellation terms.
Can I book with these companies directly?
Yes. Each card links the company's own website or enquiry page; ask for a written quote that lists what the price includes and the cancellation terms.
Do these companies all sell the same thing?
No. Some arrange charter on other operators' aircraft, some fly their own fleet, some sell jet cards, memberships, fractional shares, empty legs or single seats. Each card says what the company sells, so compare the cards before you ask for quotes.
Who actually flies the aircraft when I book through a broker?
An operator that holds its own operating certificate (FAA Part 135 in the United States, an air operator certificate in Europe and the UK). Ask the company for the operator's name and certificate before you pay.
Which of these have the most Google reviews?
Silverhawk Aviation, flyExclusive and Atlantic Air Charter, in that order. A count says how many people reviewed a company, not whether it fits your trip; each card gives the rating and count, read 10 November 2026.
Which of these publish their cancellation terms?
3 of the 13: Elevate Jet, Silverhawk Aviation and Tradewind Aviation. Ask each for the full terms in writing before you pay a deposit.
Which of these publish their licences or memberships?
13 of the 13 name an operating certificate, a licence or a membership on their own websites. Check each with the issuer before you book.
Where can I check these facts myself?
Each card links the pages of the company's own website its lines were read from, with the date they were read.
How were these companies chosen?
Each one is in the Uncompromised Travel private jet charter table, built from the private jet companies ChatGPT names most often. On its own website it says it holds its own FAA Part 135 certificate. A company is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.
Is any company on this page paying to be here?
No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.
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Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: what each company published on its own website, read on 10 November 2026, with links to the pages read, with its Google and Trustpilot figures where the listing carries the company's own name, from the Uncompromised Travel private jet charter table. Cards are in alphabetical order. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel. How this site earns · How we work.