Charter & Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation Services Industry Overview

Excerpt from Charter & Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation Services Report

The US air charter services industry includes about 2,300 companies with combined annual revenue of more than $12 billion. Major companies include Bombardier Flexjet, Global Aviation Holdings, and NetJets. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for about 65 percent of industry revenue.

Competitive Landscape

Demand is driven by corporate profits and the needs of the US military. The profitability of individual companies depends on effective marketing and customer service. Large companies have advantages in fleet size and name recognition. Smaller companies can compete effectively by serving small local markets and offering lower prices.

Products, Operations & Technology

Major services include domestic passenger travel (60 percent of industry revenue); international passenger travel (15 percent); and air freight and mail transportation (15 percent).