Florida Charter Broker Becomes Aircraft Operator

Aircraft charter broker IsraJets has now joined the operational side of the industry, following its acquisition of a Part 135 certificate.

As part of a vertical integration strategy focusing on long-term growth, the Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based company—which was founded in 2022—announced the purchase of its first aircraft, a midsize Hawker 800XPi, and the launch of its own service, IsraFly. It intends to grow its operational infrastructure carefully, rather than pursue rapid fleet expansion.

The family-owned company, which lists more than 300 clients worldwide, noted that operating under a Part 135 certificate involves a higher level of oversight. “Arranging flights is one thing,” said IsraJets founder Alex Milhem. “Operating them is where the real responsibility begins. If you want to stand fully behind the experience you deliver, you need to take ownership of how those flights are operated.”