Waltzing Matilda Aviation (WMA) has been approved by the TSA to operate at Reagan National Airport (DCA) in Washington, D.C., a goal of the on-demand charter provider following its late 2018 move to Hanscom Field/Bedford Airport, 20 miles northwest of Boston. Access to DCA adds a “significant improvement to convenience for WMA’s clients” and should drive additional business because the D.C. area is a major destination for business travelers based in Boston, according to the company.
The approval also follows a strong rebound from Covid-19, WMA officials noted, especially in July, when it noted a record level of flight activity. “Our July charter revenues were over three times the level of July 2019, which has further cemented our position as the largest light to midsize aircraft jet charter operator based at Bedford,” said WMA CEO John Thomas. “This increase has been partially fueled by a strong resurgence in business-related travel.”
WMA’s fleet comprises a company-owned Cessna Citation Bravo and Excel, as well as managed aircraft.