The California-based aircraft operator and manager finalized a deal to acquire International Jet, hoping to expand their services and reach.
STA Jets, one of the U.S.’s busiest jet charter operators, acquired International Jet.
The acquisition expands the California-based operator’s reach, with the deal finalized on October 14, 2026.
“STA is growing with purpose and momentum,” said Kurt Belcher, STA Jets founder, in a press release. “Each addition makes the STA network broader, our capabilities stronger, and our service better for the clients who rely on us.”
Belcher continued:
‘For 47 years, International Jet has earned the trust of its clients through safety, service, and consistency. That legacy is exactly what makes this partnership compelling. We’re committed to preserving what makes International Jet exceptional while adding the scale, resources, and reach of the STA network.’
STA offers fleet management and charter flights, with the acquisition extending its geographic reach, fleet capacity, and offerings.
International Jet is based in Centennial, Colorado, and operates 12 jets under its FAA Part 135 certificate.
International Jet’s services will stay the same, said an STA Jets spokesperson who spoke with Private Jet Card Comparisons, and “will be improved with STA Jets ownership.”
The spokesperson declined to comment on whether International Jet would be rebranded or assimilated.
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