Exjet Aviation, a Florida-based charter operator legally structured under Aviation Partners of Boynton Beach LLC, has completed its FAA Part 135 certification process and entered the commercial charter market, anchoring its initial fleet around a Gulfstream IV (N69FP, msn 1180) now operating under certificate number 9CSA421M. The certificate, which carries authority for operations with 10 or more passengers, builds on an underlying operating authority dating to February 2010 — formerly associated with a Sky Atlantic identity — giving Exjet a regulatory foundation with institutional history rather than a cold-start certification. Proving runs were completed in November 2025, with President Jaime Torres publicly announcing the operational launch via LinkedIn on November 10, 2025. The broader fleet includes a Challenger 350 and a Hawker 4000, positioning the company across multiple market segments from light-to-midsize through large-cabin.
The GIV at the center of this launch is a 33.6-year-old airframe, a detail that carries meaningful operational implications for both crews and prospective charter customers. The aircraft previously flew under private Part 91 operations from South Florida and Orlando-area airports, and its transition to a revenue-generating Part 135 environment requires Exjet to meet substantially elevated maintenance, airworthiness, and crew qualification standards. For professional pilots evaluating the operator, the regulatory infrastructure behind a Part 135 certificate — including a designated chief pilot, maintenance manager, and operations manager, along with mandated flight-following systems — provides a structured employment and oversight environment distinct from private flight department operations. The use of an aged but proven large-cabin platform like the GIV reflects an industry-wide pattern in which operators control entry costs while still delivering the cabin capacity demanded by group and corporate charter customers.
The timing of Exjet's market entry intersects with notable regulatory activity affecting the Part 135 sector. The FAA restored its public list of Part 135 operators and aircraft in early May 2026 following a period of restricted access, a development that has direct consequences for the transparency and competitive positioning of emerging operators like Exjet. Charter brokers, corporate flight departments conducting due diligence on supplemental lift providers, and jet card platforms all rely on that public registry to verify operator credentials — its restoration makes it materially easier for Exjet to gain visibility with institutional buyers. Separately, the FAA has been actively revising policy under Parts 135 and 380, particularly as on-demand charter intersects with semi-public charter models, adding compliance complexity for operators entering or expanding in this space.
For corporate aviation departments and Part 91 operators considering supplemental charter arrangements, Exjet's service mix — charter, jet cards, aircraft management, and sales — reflects the integrated business model increasingly common among mid-tier operators competing with the dominant jet card brands. The Challenger 350 in particular targets a high-demand segment favored by corporate customers seeking transcon capability with modern avionics and cabin comfort. Operators and flight departments evaluating charter lift from companies like Exjet should conduct standard certificate verification through the FAA's restored operator registry, review the maintenance and training pedigree of the Part 135 certificate holder, and confirm the specific aircraft they will be flying matches the certificated equipment list — particularly relevant when an operator's fleet spans airframes with significantly different age and operational histories.