Paramount Business Jets has celebrated its 20th anniversary, recognising two decades of growth, innovation and commitment to transparency and client care. The anniversary was marked with a celebration at The Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia, attended by staff and partners from around the world.

Founded in 2005 by CEO Richard Zaher with a $5,000 family loan, PBJ has grown into a global private jet charter provider. Zaher says: “From day one, our mission has been simple: to elevate the standards of private aviation. Twenty years later, that same mission continues to guide every flight we book, every partnership we form and every innovation we introduce.”

PBJ has achieved several industry firsts, including launching the world’s first fully transparent jet card and the first open-source carbon offset tool, updated in 2023 and available to brokers and operators worldwide.

PBJ has pioneered several industry firsts, including the world’s first fully transparent jet card and an open-source carbon offset tool used globally by operators and brokers. The company built a proprietary CRM platform in 2008 and has consistently maintained top ratings on Google and Trustpilot. It is also an A+ BBB-accredited business and a four-time Inc. 5000 honouree.