Part 125 Aircraft Management
Large-aircraft operations, tailored for group travel
We make Part 125 operations effortless. With decades of expertise managing a wide range of executive aircraft, we recognize that every operation is unique. Our dedicated professionals oversee every aspect of your Part 125 program—from regulatory compliance and crew management to tailored maintenance and operational support— so you can focus on your mission, while we handle the rest.
Speak with a Part 125 ExpertOperational Parameters
Providing full-service support for aircraft owners and operators with customized solutions for each aircraft and customer.
— Operations are limited to private use and may not offer transportation services to the public.
— Charter lights and individual seat sales are not permitted.
Operational framework
From tailored programs to in-depth technical trainings, we provide expertise and resources to ensure your aircraft is operated to the highest standards.
- FAA oversight & certification:
- Operational control remains with the certificate holder
- Manuals & documentation:
- FAA Part 125 Operating Certificate
- General Maintenance Manual (GMM)
- Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP)
- Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
- Maintenance & inspection:
- Operators must follow and document their FAA-approved maintenance schedule to ensure airworthiness compliance
- Crew qualification & training:
- Part 125 mandates certified crews, FAA-approved training, and regular checks to ensure safety on every flight
- Flight Attendant(s) required with 20 or more passengers
Security and cost considerations
— Part 125 operators must follow TSA’s Private Charter Standard Security Program, including security screening for each departure
— Part 125 costs are higher than Part 91 corporate flying, but much lower than operating a Part 121 airline
Part 125 vs. 91 & 121
Benefits:
— Enables private use of airline-class aircraft without full Part 121 complexity and cost.
— Provides a more formal safety, training, and maintenance framework than Part 91, meeting corporate governance and risk management needs.
Overview operational parts
| Topic | Part 91 | Part 121 | Part 125 |
| Typical use | Private/corporate, non‑commercial | Airlines, scheduled/common carriage | Large private shuttles, team/corp transport |
| Aircraft size | Most general aviation aircraft | Primarily large transports | Large (≥20 seats or ≥6,000‑lb payload) |
| Common carriage | Generally, no | Core business model | Explicitly prohibited |
| Certificate | None (for basic corporate) | Part 121 air carrier certificate | Part 125 certificate required |
| Training | Operator‑defined | Fully FAA‑approved programs | Recurrent checks; training to support them |