Latitude 33 Aviation, a private jet charter, aircraft management and aircraft sales company headquartered at McClellan-Palomar airport in Carlsbad, California, has announced that it remains in the top two per cent of US jet charter operators as it celebrates its 20th anniversary this summer.

Founded in 2006, Latitude 33 Aviation has grown from a southern California aircraft management company into a well-respected private aviation operator. Today, the company manages a diverse fleet across Part 91 and Part 135 operations, serving aircraft owners, charter clients and business aviation partners throughout the US, with aircraft operating in San Diego (Carlsbad), Orange County, Los Angeles (Long Beach, Van Nuys), Santa Barbara, San Jose, Sacramento, Scottsdale, Phoenix and Seattle.

“For 20 years, Latitude 33 Aviation has remained focused on doing private aviation the right way,” comments Casey Miller, president and founder of Latitude 33 Aviation. “Our growth has always been built on safety, service, operational discipline and the trust of our aircraft owners and charter clients. As we look ahead, we are proud of what our team has built and even more focused on continuing to raise the standard.”

Latitude 33 Aviation's charter fleet reflects the company's continued expansion across several private aviation categories, offering clients access to a wide range of aircraft suited for regional trips, coast-to-coast travel and large-cabin charter needs.

Latitude 33 Aviation charter fleet rundown: large-cabin performance – Gulfstream G450 featuring Starlink wi-fi; super-midsize and heavy-cabin capability – five Bombardier Challengers; light jet efficiency – three Embraer Phenom 300s and six Cessna Citation CJs; and turboprop versatility – Pilatus PC-12 NGX.

This balanced fleet enables Latitude 33 Aviation to support a wide range of private travel needs, from short regional flights to longer-range missions requiring enhanced cabin comfort, baggage capacity and nonstop capability. The fleet boasts operational expertise across manufacturers from Gulfstream, Cessna, Bombardier, Embraer, Dassault and Pilatus.

Beyond its fleet, Latitude 33 Aviation continues to support aircraft owners through strategic sales and acquisitions. The company recently acquired a Cessna Citation Latitude following the swift sale of a longtime owner's Cessna Citation CJ3, as well as a Dassault Falcon 7X for another owner upgrading from a Falcon 900EX. Together, these transactions underscore the trust Latitude 33 Aviation has earned across every stage of aircraft ownership, from management to sales and acquisition, approaching $750 million in value.

Latitude 33 Aviation's continued growth has placed the company among the top two per cent of private jet charter operators nationwide by managed charter fleet size, while also maintaining its position as the manager of the largest active fleet at Palomar Airport in Carlsbad. According to industry fleet-size data from JETNET, 1,054 jet charter companies currently operate in the US, along with 1,074 jet aircraft management companies. Based on managed charter fleet size, Latitude 33 Aviation ranks number 19 out of 1,054 US jet charter companies.

That growth is supported by a long-standing commitment to safety. Latitude 33 Aviation holds the ARGUS Platinum safety rating, the highest level of safety rating issued by Aviation Research Group International. Maintained since 2017, this elite designation places Latitude 33 Aviation among a select group of charter operators that meet ARGUS Platinum standards, representing the top five per cent of charter companies recognised for this level of operational safety and excellence.

In addition to renewing its ARGUS Platinum safety rating, Latitude 33 Aviation has also completed the IS-BAO Stage 1 audit, a rigorous international safety standard developed specifically for business aviation by IBAC.

“At the core of everything we do is an unwavering commitment to safety. We strive for operational excellence and work tirelessly to deliver a safe and outstanding experience for our customers every day,” states Solomon Short, managing partner, on the importance of the ARGUS Platinum rating.