Operator Questions: US Virgin Islands
How many business aviation operators are there in the Virgin Islands?
According to publicly available data, there are seven operators based in two cities: St Thomas (Cyril E King) and St Croix (Henry E Rohlsen). The list is verified against open sources and updated as changes occur.
What types of aircraft do operators operate in the Virgin Islands?
Local companies' fleets include the Beechcraft 58P, Cessna 402C, Cessna 550, Citation Bravo, Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 Marquise, Pilatus PC-12/47E NG, and Piper PA23-250 Aztec B/C/D/E/F. We select the specific aircraft for the task from this fleet and from aircraft in neighboring countries.
Why look at the operator's AOC?
An air operator certificate (AOC) is issued by the aviation authorities of the country of registration and defines flight regulations, crew requirements, and dispute resolution procedures. Flights are always operated by the operator, not the broker, so their approvals are verified before a booking is confirmed.
