According to ARGUS International, private jet charter flights dropped to 610,000 in the first half of the year, down from 645,000 last year. Bucking the industry trend, FXAir, a US-based provider of on demand jet charter services and a Directional Aviation company, has experienced consistent growth and believes itself to be well-positioned to establish itself as the go-to global provider of premium on demand charter services. In fact, the company’s revenue grew by more than 190 per cent, it doubled its workforce and grew its Aviator and Aviator+ membership programmes to nearly 500 active members.

“FXAir is designed to exceed the expectations of those who value a premium private jet travel experience but prefer the flexibility afforded to them by on demand charter,” says president Gregg Slow. “It is not just the access and agility that makes FXAir member programmes so unique, it is the meticulous, personalised service provided by our private aviation advisors.”

FXAir offers charter access to aircraft selected from a curated network of vetted providers; less than 35 per cent of the open fleet operators meet FXAir’s stringent criteria. In addition, FXAir offers limited access to a closed fleet of pre-owned FXSelect aircraft including the Embraer Praetor 300 light jet, Bombardier Challenger 300 super-midsize, Global Express large-cabin aircraft and Sikorsky helicopters.

Charter clients can join the Aviator+ programme with a deposit of $200,000 or more that will serve as a ‘debit card’ for flight hours, applicable fuel surcharges and monthly membership fees. The non-refundable deposit never expires and can be replenished in $100,000 increments.

Additional benefits include no need for a pre-flight contract, aircraft availability with as little as 120 hours’ notice and complimentary in-flight catering, de-icing and domestic wi-fi with FXSelect aircraft. Exclusive to Aviator+ members is FXAir’s partnership programme, which offers premium services, exclusive discounts and unparalleled travel experiences.

“The journey ahead is ours to shape, and even as we expand our footprint globally in 2025, we will maintain our exceptional standard of travel experiences for our treasured clients,” adds Slow.