Operator Questions: USA

How many business aviation operators are there in the US?

According to publicly available data, there are 1,198 operators based in 795 cities: Van Nuys, Floating base; Livermore, Buffalo (Niagara International), Tok, Traverse City (Cherry Capital), and Boulder City Municipal. The list is verified against publicly available sources and updated as changes occur.

What types of aircraft do operators in the US have?

Local companies' fleets include the following aircraft: Bombardier, Challenger 601-3A, Gulfstream G-IV, Hawker 900XP, Gulfstream G550, Learjet 60XR, and Piper PA31-310. We select the appropriate 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.