flyExclusive | Private Jet Charter & Aviation ServicesflyExclusive | Private Jet Charter & Aviation Services

Company Name:

flyExclusive

Legal Company Name:

flyExclusive, Inc.

Trading / Brand Name:

flyExclusive

Primary PrivateJetia Category:

Private Jet Charter Operators

Secondary Categories:

  • Aircraft Management
  • Fractional Aircraft Ownership
  • Private Aviation Membership Programs
  • Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO)
  • Aircraft Interior & Refurbishment Services
  • Aviation Technology & Connectivity Services

Company Type:

Private Aviation Operator / Vertically Integrated Private Aviation Services Company

Industry:

Business Aviation / Private Aviation / Aircraft Operations

Year Founded:

2015 (flyExclusive brand founded)

Aviation Heritage:

The company traces its aviation origins to Segrave Aviation, founded by Jim Segrave in 1994. Segrave Aviation was later sold to Delta Private Jets in 2010 before flyExclusive was established in 2015.

Founder:

Jim Segrave

Headquarters:

Kinston, North Carolina, United States

Country:

United States

Geographic Markets Served:

  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Caribbean
  • International destinations through applicable operations and aircraft capability

Official Website:

https://flyexclusive.com

Company Status:

Public Company
Listed on NYSE American under ticker symbol FLYX since 2023.

Parent Company:

Not applicable.

Subsidiaries / Major Related Companies:

  • Exclusive Jets, LLC — FAA-certified air carrier operating flights under the flyExclusive brand.
  • Jetstream Aviation, LLC
  • LGM Enterprises, LLC

PrivateJetia Verification Status:

Company Verified / Public Information Available

Verification basis:

  • Official company website
  • SEC filings
  • Investor relations materials
  • Company disclosures regarding operations, fleet, leadership and regulatory status

2. EXECUTIVE COMPANY OVERVIEW

flyExclusive is a United States-based private aviation operator headquartered in Kinston, North Carolina, specializing in private jet charter, aircraft management, Jet Club membership programs, fractional ownership solutions and integrated aviation services. Founded in 2015 by aviator and entrepreneur Jim Segrave, the company developed from earlier aviation ventures dating back to Segrave Aviation in the 1990s.

The company operates a vertically integrated private aviation model in which aircraft operations, maintenance capabilities, customer programs and fleet management functions are controlled within the organization. Unlike traditional brokerage models, flyExclusive operates aircraft through its own FAA-certified air carrier structure, with flights conducted by Exclusive Jets, LLC under the flyExclusive brand.

flyExclusive provides private aviation solutions for individuals, corporate travelers, aircraft owners and aviation partners through multiple service models, including on-demand charter, Jet Club membership, fractional ownership and aircraft management. The company has developed a fleet strategy focused primarily on selected aircraft families, particularly Cessna Citation aircraft, alongside Challenger and other business jet categories.

A significant element of flyExclusive’s operating structure is its internal maintenance capability. The company operates Part 145-certified maintenance facilities supporting aircraft maintenance, refurbishment, paint, interiors and avionics services for its own fleet and external customers.

flyExclusive became a publicly traded company in 2023, expanding its visibility within the business aviation market. The company positions itself around operational control, fleet consistency, safety programs and integrated private aviation services.

3. KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE

Category Information
Founded 2015
Aviation Heritage Segrave Aviation founded 1994
Headquarters Kinston, North Carolina, USA
Business Model Private jet operator with integrated aviation services
Public Listing NYSE American: FLYX
Founder Jim Segrave
CEO / Chairman Jim Segrave
Primary Services Charter, Jet Club, Fractional Ownership, Aircraft Management, MRO
FAA Air Carrier Exclusive Jets, LLC — FAA Certificate 3EJA805N
Fleet 80+ aircraft reported by company materials; SEC filings provide additional fleet disclosures depending on reporting period
Aircraft Focus Cessna Citation, Challenger, HondaJet and selected business aircraft categories
Maintenance Capability Part 145-certified MRO facilities
Headquarters Address 2860 Jetport Road, Kinston, NC 28504, United States
Stock Symbol FLYX
Industry Business Aviation

Sources: flyExclusive official materials, SEC filings, investor relations disclosures.

4. SERVICES & CAPABILITIES

Primary Services

Private Jet Charter

flyExclusive provides private jet charter services through its operated fleet and FAA-certified air carrier structure.

Capabilities include:

  • On-demand private jet travel
  • Domestic and international private aviation missions
  • Executive and leisure travel solutions

Jet Club Membership Program

flyExclusive operates a private aviation membership program known as Jet Club.

Key characteristics:

  • Access-based private aviation program
  • Designed for frequent private aviation users
  • Provides access to company aircraft programs without traditional aircraft ownership requirements

Fractional Aircraft Ownership

flyExclusive offers fractional ownership solutions.

Documented features include:

  • Fractional access to selected aircraft categories
  • Aircraft operational management by flyExclusive
  • Integration with the company’s fleet and operating infrastructure

Aircraft Management

flyExclusive provides aircraft management services for aircraft owners.

Capabilities include:

  • Aircraft operational management
  • Crew services
  • Maintenance management
  • Owner services
  • Expense management
  • Revenue optimization programs
  • Supplemental flight support

Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO)

flyExclusive operates internal maintenance capabilities.

Services include:

  • Aircraft maintenance
  • Avionics support
  • Interior refurbishment
  • Exterior refurbishment
  • Paint services

The company opened Part 145-certified MRO facilities in 2021.

Aircraft Refurbishment & Customization

Documented capabilities include:

  • Aircraft interiors
  • Cabin upgrades
  • Paint services
  • Avionics improvements

Aviation Connectivity Services

The company has expanded aircraft connectivity capabilities, including Starlink aviation connectivity installation services according to company disclosures.

5. INDUSTRIES & CLIENT TYPES SERVED

Based on documented services, flyExclusive serves:

Private Aircraft Owners

For:

  • Aircraft management
  • Maintenance support
  • Revenue optimization programs

High-Net-Worth Individuals

For:

  • Private jet charter
  • Membership programs
  • Fractional ownership

Corporate Flight Users

For:

  • Executive travel
  • Business aviation requirements

Aircraft Investors & Owners

For:

  • Operational management
  • Maintenance support

Aviation Partners

Including:

  • Aircraft operators
  • Aircraft owners requiring MRO support

6. GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE

Headquarters Country:

United States

State / Region:

North Carolina

City:

Kinston

Full Headquarters Address:

2860 Jetport Road
Kinston, NC 28504
United States

Additional Offices:

Not publicly disclosed as a complete office directory.

Countries Served:

Company materials indicate operations serving:

  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Bahamas
  • Caribbean
  • International destinations depending on aircraft capability and mission requirements

Airports Served:

flyExclusive operates aircraft nationally and internationally rather than being limited to a single airport network.

Primary operational base:

Kinston Regional Jetport

  • ICAO: KISO
  • IATA: ISO

(Headquarters location association; operational airport verification should be maintained separately.)

ICAO Codes:

  • KISO — Kinston Regional Jetport (headquarters location)

IATA Codes:

  • ISO — Kinston Regional Jetport

Operational Scope:

Global capability with primary North American operations

7. AIRCRAFT EXPERTISE

Aircraft Categories

flyExclusive operates and manages business aircraft primarily within the following categories:

Light Jets

Documented examples:

  • Cessna Citation CJ series
  • HondaJet aircraft

Midsize Jets

Documented examples:

  • Cessna Citation Latitude
  • Cessna Citation Sovereign

Super-Midsize Jets

Documented examples:

  • Cessna Citation Longitude
  • Bombardier Challenger aircraft

Large Cabin / Long Range Jets

Documented examples:

  • Bombardier Challenger family aircraft

Aircraft Manufacturers

The company has documented operational experience with:

Textron Aviation / Cessna

flyExclusive has historically developed a significant fleet presence around Cessna Citation aircraft.

Relevant aircraft families include:

  • Citation CJ series
  • Citation Latitude
  • Citation Sovereign
  • Citation Longitude

Source:
Company fleet information and SEC disclosures.
(flyexclusive.com)

Bombardier

flyExclusive operates Challenger-series aircraft.

Documented models include:

  • Bombardier Challenger 350
  • Bombardier Challenger 604 / 605 family (reported in fleet disclosures)

Source:
Company fleet disclosures.
(ir.flyexclusive.com)

Honda Aircraft Company

The company has operated HondaJet aircraft within its fleet.

Documented model:

  • HondaJet

Aircraft Models Associated With flyExclusive

The following aircraft models have been publicly associated with flyExclusive operations:

Manufacturer Aircraft Model
Cessna / Textron Aviation Citation CJ series
Cessna / Textron Aviation Citation Latitude
Cessna / Textron Aviation Citation Sovereign
Cessna / Textron Aviation Citation Longitude
Bombardier Challenger series
Honda Aircraft Company HondaJet

Aircraft Specialization Summary

flyExclusive’s aircraft strategy has historically focused on:

  • Efficient midsize business jets
  • Super-midsize aircraft
  • Fleet standardization
  • Aircraft management scalability
  • Private charter utilization

The company has emphasized operating a controlled fleet rather than relying primarily on third-party charter sourcing.

8. FLEET INFORMATION

Total Fleet Size

Company reported: 80+ aircraft (varies by reporting period)

Source:
Company investor materials and SEC filings.
(ir.flyexclusive.com)

Owned Aircraft

The company has historically maintained a significant owned and operated fleet.

Exact current ownership breakdown:

Not publicly disclosed in a continuously updated format.

Managed Aircraft

flyExclusive provides aircraft management services.

Exact number of externally managed aircraft:

Not publicly disclosed.

Charter Aircraft

The company operates aircraft available through:

  • Private charter
  • Jet Club membership
  • Fractional programs

Exact active charter inventory changes over time.

Fleet Composition

Publicly documented fleet categories include:

Category Aircraft Examples
Light Jet Citation CJ Series, HondaJet
Midsize Jet Citation Latitude, Citation Sovereign
Super-Midsize Jet Citation Longitude, Challenger 350
Large Cabin Challenger family

Fleet Geographic Distribution

Primary operational focus:

  • United States

International missions:

  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Caribbean
  • International destinations depending on aircraft capability

Average Fleet Age

Not publicly disclosed.

Fleet Verification Notes

Fleet numbers should be reviewed periodically because private aviation operators frequently adjust aircraft availability through:

  • acquisitions,
  • retirements,
  • sales,
  • aircraft additions,
  • management agreements.

9. COMPANY STATISTICS & KEY FACTS

Statistic Information Verification
Founded 2015 Company reported
Aviation heritage Segrave Aviation founded 1994 Company reported
Headquarters Kinston, North Carolina Verified
Public listing NYSE American: FLYX Verified
Employees Not publicly disclosed officially Not disclosed
Fleet size 80+ aircraft reported Company reported
FAA Air Carrier Exclusive Jets, LLC Verified
Maintenance capability FAA Part 145 repair station Verified
Service model Charter, Jet Club, Fractional, Management Verified
Operational market North America + international missions Verified/company reported

Revenue

flyExclusive is publicly traded and files financial statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Current revenue figures should be taken from the latest SEC filing because they change annually.

Source:
flyExclusive SEC filings.
(ir.flyexclusive.com)

Funding / Capital Markets

flyExclusive became a public company through a business combination with EG Acquisition Corp. and began trading publicly in 2023.

Ticker:

FLYX — NYSE American

10. CERTIFICATIONS, REGULATORY STATUS & ACCREDITATIONS

FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certification

Operator:

Exclusive Jets, LLC

Certification:

FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate

Certificate Number:

3EJA805N

Purpose:
Commercial charter operations under FAA regulations.

Source:
FAA / company regulatory disclosures.

FAA Part 145 Maintenance Certification

flyExclusive operates FAA-certified maintenance capabilities.

Scope includes:

  • Aircraft maintenance
  • Repairs
  • Modifications
  • Refurbishment services

Source:
Company disclosures.

Safety & Industry Programs

ARGUS / WYVERN

Current certification status:

Not independently verified from public sources.

IS-BAO

Status:

Not publicly disclosed.

IS-BAH

Status:

Not publicly disclosed.

OEM Authorizations

Documented operational relationships exist with aircraft manufacturers through fleet operations.

Specific authorized service center status:

Not publicly disclosed.

11. INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIPS

Verified memberships:

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)

flyExclusive participates in NBAA industry activities.

Status:
Company/industry participation reported.

Source:
NBAA/company references.

Other memberships:

EBAA

Not publicly verified.

GAMA

Not publicly verified.

NATA

Not publicly verified.

12. LEADERSHIP & KEY EXECUTIVES

Jim Segrave

Position:

Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Background:

Jim Segrave is an aviation entrepreneur with decades of business aviation experience. Prior to founding flyExclusive, he founded Segrave Aviation in 1994 and later established flyExclusive in 2015.

Source:
Company leadership information.
(flyexclusive.com)

Lee G. Segrave

Position:

President

Information:
Associated with company leadership and operational development.

Other Executives

Current executive details:

Not all positions publicly disclosed.

Recommended verification before publication:

  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Head of Flight Operations
  • Maintenance leadership

13. OWNERSHIP & CORPORATE STRUCTURE

Ownership Type:

Public Company

Stock Exchange:

NYSE American

Trading Symbol:

FLYX

Corporate Structure

Primary operating entities include:

flyExclusive, Inc.

Public holding company.

Exclusive Jets, LLC

FAA-certified aircraft operating entity.

Jetstream Aviation, LLC

Related aviation entity.

LGM Enterprises, LLC

Related corporate entity.

Source:
SEC filings.

Major Shareholders

Public ownership information is available through SEC filings.

Specific shareholder percentages change regularly.

Latest ownership details should be referenced from:

  • SEC Form 10-K
  • SEC Form 10-Q
  • Proxy filings

Acquisitions

No major acquisitions requiring directory classification were identified.

14. COMPANY HISTORY & MILESTONES

1994

Jim Segrave founded Segrave Aviation, establishing the foundation of his business aviation career.

2010

Segrave Aviation was sold to Delta Private Jets.

2015

flyExclusive was founded as a new private aviation company focused on controlled aircraft operations and private jet services.

2021

The company expanded its maintenance capabilities through FAA Part 145-certified facilities.

2023

flyExclusive became publicly traded through a merger with EG Acquisition Corp.

The company began trading on NYSE American under:

FLYX

2023–2026

The company continued expansion of:

  • private jet charter operations;
  • Jet Club membership;
  • fractional ownership offerings;
  • aircraft management;
  • maintenance capabilities;
  • fleet modernization.

Strategic Development Themes

Key company development areas include:

  • vertical integration;
  • fleet ownership/control;
  • operational scalability;
  • maintenance capability;
  • technology-enabled private aviation services.

15. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & RELATIONSHIPS

Aircraft Manufacturer Relationships

Textron Aviation / Cessna

flyExclusive has developed significant operational experience with Textron Aviation aircraft, particularly the Cessna Citation family.

Relationship Type:

  • Aircraft operator
  • Fleet user
  • Business aviation customer

Relevant Aircraft:

  • Citation CJ Series
  • Citation Latitude
  • Citation Sovereign
  • Citation Longitude

Source:
Company fleet disclosures.

Bombardier

Relationship Type:

  • Aircraft operator
  • Business aviation fleet user

Relevant Aircraft:

  • Challenger series

Honda Aircraft Company

Relationship Type:

  • Aircraft operator

Relevant Aircraft:

  • HondaJet

Aviation Technology Relationships

flyExclusive has announced aircraft connectivity initiatives, including Starlink aviation connectivity deployment.

Relationship Type:

  • Aircraft technology integration

Purpose:

  • Enhance passenger connectivity experience
  • Improve aircraft cabin technology capabilities

Airport & Aviation Infrastructure Relationships

The company operates primarily through its Kinston, North Carolina headquarters and aviation facilities while conducting flights across a broad network of airports.

Specific exclusive airport partnerships:

Not publicly disclosed.

16. KEY DIFFERENTIATORS

The following differentiators are based on publicly documented company structure and capabilities.

1. Vertically Integrated Operating Model

flyExclusive combines multiple private aviation functions under one corporate structure:

  • aircraft operations;
  • charter;
  • membership programs;
  • aircraft management;
  • maintenance.

This differs from charter brokerage models that primarily source aircraft from external operators.

2. Company-Controlled Aircraft Fleet

The company operates its own fleet rather than functioning only as a marketplace or brokerage platform.

Business relevance:

  • operational consistency;
  • fleet control;
  • standardized customer experience.

3. Integrated Maintenance Capability

flyExclusive maintains internal maintenance infrastructure through FAA-certified capabilities.

Business relevance:

  • operational control;
  • maintenance coordination;
  • aircraft availability management.

4. Multiple Private Aviation Access Models

The company serves different customer preferences through:

  • charter;
  • Jet Club membership;
  • fractional ownership;
  • aircraft management.

5. Public Company Structure

flyExclusive became publicly traded in 2023.

Business relevance:

  • public financial reporting;
  • increased corporate transparency;
  • investor visibility.

6. Long Aviation Entrepreneurial Background

The company is connected to Jim Segrave’s aviation history beginning with Segrave Aviation in 1994.

17. CONTACT & DIGITAL PRESENCE

Headquarters

flyExclusive

2860 Jetport Road
Kinston, NC 28504
United States

Main Website

Official Website:

https://flyexclusive.com

Investor Relations

https://ir.flyexclusive.com

Contact Page

Official contact page:

https://flyexclusive.com/contact

Telephone

Main telephone:

+1 252-208-2800

(Verify before publication because contact numbers may change.)

General Email

[email protected]

Sales Email

Not publicly disclosed

Partnership / Business Development Email

Not publicly disclosed

LinkedIn

Official company LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/flyexclusive/

Instagram

Official Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/flyexclusive/

YouTube

Official YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@flyExclusive

X / Twitter

Official account:

https://x.com/flyexclusive

18. PRIVATEJETIA MARKET CLASSIFICATION

Primary Market:

Private Aviation Operations

Market Segment:

  • Private Jet Charter
  • Aircraft Management
  • Fractional Aviation
  • Private Aviation Membership Programs

Geographic Position:

United States-based operator with international flight capability.

Company Scale:

Enterprise / National Private Aviation Operator

Primary Specialization:

Integrated private jet operations combining:

  • aircraft charter;
  • ownership solutions;
  • fleet management;
  • maintenance capabilities.

Typical Customer:

  • UHNW individuals
  • Corporate executives
  • Companies requiring private aviation access
  • Aircraft owners
  • Aviation investors

Business Model:

Integrated aviation services model:

  • Charter revenue
  • Membership programs
  • Fractional ownership programs
  • Aircraft management services
  • Maintenance services

Core Revenue Activities:

  • Private aircraft charter
  • Aircraft ownership programs
  • Management fees
  • Aviation services

19. PRIVATEJETIA TAXONOMY

Primary Category:

Private Jet Charter Operators

Secondary Categories:

  • Aircraft Management Companies
  • Fractional Jet Ownership Programs
  • Private Aviation Membership Programs
  • Aviation Maintenance & MRO
  • Aircraft Interior & Refurbishment
  • Business Aviation Services

Country:

United States

Region:

North America

City:

Kinston, North Carolina

Airports:

Primary:

Kinston Regional Jetport

ICAO:
KISO

IATA:
ISO

Services:

  • Private Jet Charter
  • Aircraft Management
  • Fractional Ownership
  • Jet Membership
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Aircraft Refurbishment
  • Aircraft Connectivity

Aircraft Manufacturers:

  • Textron Aviation / Cessna
  • Bombardier
  • Honda Aircraft Company

Aircraft Models:

  • Citation CJ Series
  • Citation Latitude
  • Citation Sovereign
  • Citation Longitude
  • Challenger Series
  • HondaJet

Certifications:

  • FAA Part 135 Air Carrier
  • FAA Part 145 Maintenance Approval

Client Types:

  • Private Aircraft Owners
  • UHNW Individuals
  • Corporations
  • Corporate Flight Departments
  • Aviation Investors

Entity Associations

Google/entity relationships:

  • flyExclusive
  • Jim Segrave
  • Kinston, North Carolina
  • Kinston Regional Jetport
  • NYSE American FLYX
  • Cessna Citation
  • Bombardier Challenger
  • HondaJet
  • FAA Part 135
  • FAA Part 145
  • NBAA

22. RELATED COMPANY OPPORTUNITIES

Related Company Types

Recommended related directory sections:

  1. Private Jet Charter Operators
  2. Aircraft Management Companies
  3. Fractional Ownership Providers
  4. Jet Membership Programs
  5. Aircraft Brokerage Companies
  6. Aircraft Finance Companies
  7. Aviation Maintenance Organizations
  8. FBO Operators
  9. Private Aviation Technology Providers
  10. Business Aviation Insurance Providers

Potential Comparable Companies

These companies operate in overlapping private aviation segments:

  • NetJets
  • Flexjet
  • VistaJet
  • PlaneSense
  • Nicholas Air
  • Airshare

These should be treated as comparable private aviation business models rather than direct competitors in every market segment.

23. SOURCES & VERIFICATION RECORD

Source 1

Source Name: flyExclusive Official Website
Source Type: Official Company Source
Information Supported:

  • Company identity
  • Services
  • History
  • Business model
  • Leadership
  • Facilities

Source 2

Source Name: flyExclusive Investor Relations
Source Type: Official Corporate Source
Information Supported:

  • Public company status
  • SEC filings
  • Corporate structure
  • Financial disclosures

Source 3

Source Name: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Filings
Source Type: Regulatory Source
Information Supported:

  • Ownership structure
  • Corporate entities
  • Financial reporting
  • Material company information

Source 4

Source Name: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Source Type: Regulatory Source
Information Supported:

  • Air carrier certification
  • Aviation regulatory status

Source 5

Source Name: NBAA Industry Resources
Source Type: Industry Organization
Information Supported:

  • Industry participation

24. DATA CONFIDENCE & DATA GAPS

Verified

  • Company identity
  • Headquarters
  • Public company status
  • Founder
  • Main services
  • FAA operating structure
  • Corporate structure

Company Reported

  • Fleet size
  • Customer programs
  • Operational capabilities
  • Service expansion information

Third-Party Reported

  • Market comparisons
  • Industry positioning

Not Publicly Disclosed

  • Exact current managed aircraft count
  • Exact employee count
  • Exact client numbers
  • Revenue breakdown by service line
  • Complete aircraft ownership breakdown
  • Detailed airport network

Requires Verification

Before final publication:

  • Current executive leadership list
  • Current fleet count
  • Current certifications/accreditations
  • Current social media URLs

25. INFORMATION LAST VERIFIED

Information Last Verified: September 19, 2026

Research Confidence:

High

Important Data Gaps:

  • Detailed fleet composition changes over time
  • External managed aircraft numbers
  • Current employee count
  • Complete accreditation portfolio
  • Detailed partnership disclosures

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