Talon Air, LLC

Talon Air, LLC is a private jet charter operator and aircraft management company based at Republic Airport (KFRG) in Farmingdale, on Long Island, New York. Its own pilots fly the aircraft it charters, so it acts as an operator rather than a broker.

The company's main lines of business are on-demand charter, management of privately owned jets under Part 135 and Part 91 programs, and aircraft sales and acquisition support. Its website also mentions block charter contracts and empty-leg flights.

Talon Air's managed fleet spans midsize, super-midsize and heavy jets. Aviation press reports put the fleet at about 40 aircraft after additions in 2025, including Gulfstream IVSP, G450 and GV types as well as Bombardier Global 5000 and 6000 jets. The company also runs an FAA-approved repair and maintenance station at its Republic Airport facility that serves its own fleet and outside customers.

On safety audits, the company cites an ARGUS Platinum rating, Wyvern Wingman status and IS-BAO registration. In January 2026 a management buyout returned Talon Air to independent ownership, with CEO James Chitty and COO Nicholas Piazza among the owners, after Vista exited its stake.