Talon Air acquired by leadership team, expands jet fleet

Talon Air, a Farmingdale–based jet charter and aircraft fleet management company, was acquired by a new ownership group led by CEO James Chitty and Chief Operating Officer Nicholas Piazza, along with additional investors. Details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Talon Air became an affiliate of Vista after the global aviation company acquired Apollo Jets in 2021. Chitty, who led Talon through a period of growth under Vista, will continue to run the company as an independent business.

Chitty aims to focus on new partnership opportunities with private jet brokers and industry suppliers to the industry while maintaining continuity for its employees, aircraft owners and charter customers.

“This is an exciting new chapter for our airplane owners as well as our dedicated team of employees, who provide the highest level of customer support and service,” Chitty said in news release about the acquisition.

“By aligning ownership with leadership, Talon Air will continue to build upon the rapid growth in managed aircraft and charter hours achieved in 2025, by investing in new growth opportunities,” Chitty said.

Talon added 12 aircraft to its management operations in 2025, nine of them in the fourth quarter. It manages a fleet of an estimated 40 midsized, super-midsized and heavy jets, including Gulfstream IVSP, Gulfstream 450, Gulfstream V, Global 5000 and 6000.

The company holds top industry safety ratings, including ARG/US Platinum Elite, Wyvern Wingman and IS-BAO Stage III certification, and operates an FAA-approved repair and maintenance station, according to its website.

The company also provides jet charter services and facilitates the sale and acquisition of aircraft.