Press Releases

Duncan Aviation to locate Satellite Repair Station within New Chantilly Air DC Facility

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce it is opening its newest Satellite Repair Station in the Washington, DC, area at Chantilly Air's newly completed Jet Center. The companies have been meeting the needs of business aviation customers for decades, and this latest endeavor will offer complementary services to maintenance and avionics customers in and around the Manassas Regional Airport (HEF) in Northern Virginia.

Chantilly Air Jet Center Earns IS-BAH Certification

Monday, January 25, 2021

Chantilly Air Jet Center, the newest FBO to open and serve the Washington DC Area, has successfully completed and implemented the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Stage I. The certification further validates Chantilly Air’s commitment to safety for customers, employees, and the industry adding to the Company’s International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage III certification.

Chantilly Air Adds Lear 45 to its Charter Fleet

Monday, October 19, 2020

Chantilly Air, Washington DC’s premier aviation services provider, is excited to announce the addition of a Lear 45 to its chartered fleet. This light cabin aircraft manufactured in 2000 with a custom interior installed in 2014 has a spacious interior which seats 9 passengers is available immediately for domestic and international charter.

Chantilly Air Appoints Jimmy Thate to Lead New FBO

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Chantilly Air announced today that Jimmy Thate has joined their growing team of aviation professionals to lead the Company’s new, state-of-the-art FBO. Jimmy comes to Chantilly Air with a wealth of experience, having spent the last eight years building relationships and creating personalized customer experience at FBO locations.

FAA Recognizes Chantilly Air with Diamond Award

Monday, February 24, 2020

For the sixth consecutive year, Chantilly Air’s Maintenance team has been awarded the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) prestigious Diamond Award of Excellence for Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Training. The Federal Aviation Administration’s recognition acknowledges the company’s commitment to excellence and professionalism, as 100 percent of Chantilly Air’s maintenance technicians were required to exceed training requirements provided by the FAA to meet the award criteria.

Chantilly Air Renews IS-BAO Stage 3 and Wyvern Wingman Certification

Monday, November 11, 2019

Chantilly Air has demonstrated its continued commitment to safety by successfully renewing their International Standard – Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage 3 certification and their Wyvern Wingman status.

Chantilly Air's Charter Operation Voted "Best of Virginia 2019"

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Chantilly Air, Washington DC’s most established aircraft service provider, has been named “Best of Virginia 2019” for their air charter services. This is the fourth year the Company has earned the top spot after 40,000 ballots were cast.

Chantilly Air Breaks Ground on New FBO at Manassas Regional Airport

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Chantilly Air, Washington D.C.’s most established charter and aviation services provider celebrated the groundbreaking of their new fixed base operation at the Manassas Regional Airport this week. To help celebrate the start of the expansion, The City of Manassas Mayor, Assistant Airport Director and Members of the Airport Commission along with Members of the City of Manassas Economic Development Team joined COO Tim Sullivan and Chantilly Air Employees.

Challenger 605 Joins Chantilly Air Charter Fleet

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Chantilly Air, Washington DC’s premier aviation services provider, is excited to announce the addition of a Challenger 605 to its chartered fleet. This large cabin aircraft manufactured in 2010 has a spacious interior which seats 11, includes Wi-Fi and is available immediately for domestic and international charter.

Chantilly Air Awarded Diamond Award by FAA for Fifth Consecutive Year

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Chantilly Air announced today that the Company’s Maintenance team has been awarded the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) prestigious Diamond Award of Excellence for Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Training for the fifth consecutive year.

Chantilly Air Announces Expansion with New FBO at Manassas Regional Airport

Thursday, September 6, 2018

Chantilly Air, Washington D.C.’s most established aircraft operator, today announced plans to expand their business services at the Manassas Regional Airport with the construction of a new Fixed Base Operation (FBO).

Chantilly Air Earns Top Spot in Best of Virginia for Third Consecutive Year

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Virginia Living's Best of Virginia Readers’ Survey has named Chantilly Air "Best Air Charter Service" in Northern Virginia for the third consecutive year. The annual survey completed by readers, totals votes from across the Commonwealth.

Challenger 300 Joins Chantilly Air’s Charter Fleet

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Chantilly Air, the leading aviation solutions provider in the Washington, D.C. area, announces the addition of a Bombardier Challenger 300 to its charter fleet.

Chantilly Air Adds WiFi to D.C. Based Lear 60

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Chantilly Air, Washington D.C.’s most established private jet operator announced today, the addition of WiFi to one of its D.C. based Lear 60 aircraft. The Lear 60 is the second aircraft in Chantilly Air’s fleet of on demand charter aircraft to offer WiFi service.

Summer 2016 Newsletter

Friday, August 5, 2016

Customer Service Pros, Celebrating Keith Knodt's Retirement, HondaJet Coming to Chantilly Air, Upcoming Events

Chantilly Air Voted Best Air Charter Service for Second Consecutive Year

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Virginia Living’s Best of Virginia Readers’ Survey has named Chantilly Air “Best Air Charter Service” in Northern Virginia for the second consecutive year following 32,000 votes cast by its readers.

Spring 2016 Newsletter

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Chantilly Air Sponsors the Los Suenos Triple Crown, FAA Awards Chantilly Air Diamond Award, Challenger 605 Available for Charter, Upcoming Events

Chantilly Air Awarded Diamond Award by FAA for Second Consecutive Year

Monday, February 22, 2016

Chantilly Air announced today that the Company’s Maintenance team has been awarded the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) prestigious Diamond Award of Excellence for Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Training for the second consecutive year.

Chantilly Air Welcomes Challenger 605 to Managed Fleet

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Chantilly Air, Washington DC’s premier aviation services provider, is excited to announce the addition of a Challenger 605 to its chartered fleet. This large cabin aircraft manufactured in 2011 has a newly refurbished interior and paint in 2015. With a range of up to 4,000 nm, this DC Metro based aircraft provides a spacious interior which includes Wi-Fi and is available immediately for domestic and international charter.

Chantilly Air Teams with iHeart Radio’s The Kane Show for Charity

Monday, December 21, 2015

Chantilly Air, Washington DC’s premier aviation services provider teamed with iHeart Radio’s The Kane Show and Hot 99.5 to benefit the Able Forces Adopt-A-Warrior Family Christmas Program and to create a night that Veteran’s children will not soon forget.

Summer 2015 Newsletter

Friday, July 31, 2015

This issue contains: Upcoming Events, Challenger 605 Sneak Peek, HondaJet Preview at Chantilly Air, Chantilly Air earns IS-BAO Stage 3 Certification, Hanger, Maintenance, Management & Charter, GWBAA Golf Tournament

Chantilly Air Earns IS-BAO Stage 3 and Wyvern Wingman Certification

Friday, May 29, 2015

Chantilly Air has demonstrated its commitment to safety by successfully advancing to International Standard - Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage 3 certification and renewed their Wyvern Wingman status. By becoming IS-BAO Stage 3 certified, Chantilly Air joins an elite group of less than 1% of North American private aviation operators to comply with the on-site third party audits that verify its crew members and staff are actively participating in the safety documentation and processes required. This certification is the highest IS-BAO certification offered to aircraft operators.

Chantilly Air Voted Best Air Charter Service

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

After more than 40,000 votes were cast in Virginia Living’s Best of Virginia Readers’ Survey, Chantilly Air was voted “Best Air Charter Service" in Northern Virginia.

Spring 2015 Newsletter

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Spring 2015 Newsletter

Chantilly Air Adds Wi-Fi to its Challenger 601

Friday, March 6, 2015

Chantilly Air is pleased to announce that its Challenger 601 now offers Wi-Fi onboard. This Challenger 601 aircraft, based at its Manassas, Virginia headquarters, has a range of up to 3200nm and provides clients with the range and connectivity they require to create a "board room in the air."