| Model | Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise speed | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation III Cessna | 1 | – | – | – | 1985 |
| Cessna Citation Sovereign Cessna | 1 | – | – | – | 2007 |
| Cessna Citation XLS Cessna | 1 | up to 12 | 1,750 nm | 441 kts | 2002 |
Charter operator · Canada
Private Air
Private Air is a Canadian air carrier based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, licensed by the Canadian Transportation Agency for domestic and international charter services.
- Registered fleet
- 12 aircraft
- Aircraft
- Midsize jets, Light jets and Turboprops
- Seats
- 9
- Built
- 1982 to 2026
- Base
- Toronto
Fleet
The Private Air fleet
12 aircraft listed on its Canadian air carrier licensed by the Canadian Transportation Agency (120020, 120021). 6 aircraft types, grouped by size. Open any registration for its details and specifications.
| Model | Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise speed | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation II Cessna | 1 | – | – | – | 1982 |
| Cessna Citation V Cessna | 1 | – | – | – | 1998 |
Cabins for 9 passengers
| Model | Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise speed | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 Pilatus | 7 | 9 | 1,803 nm | 290 kts | 1997 to 2026 |
Aircraft types
6 aircraft types
TurbopropsModel photo7 aircraftPilatus PC-12
Pilatus · Built 1997 to 2026
Pilatus's single-engine turboprop, with a 16 ft 11 in cabin, an enclosed lavatory, a baggage hold you can reach in flight and approval for unpaved strips.
Light jetsModel photo1 aircraftCessna Citation II
Cessna · Built 1982
Midsize jetsModel photo1 aircraftCessna Citation III
Cessna · Built 1985
Midsize jetsModel photo1 aircraftCessna Citation Sovereign
Cessna · Built 2007
Light jetsModel photo1 aircraftCessna Citation V
Cessna · Built 1998
Midsize jetsModel photo1 aircraftCessna Citation XLS
Cessna · Built 2002
Cessna's best-selling midsize jet family, with a dropped-aisle cabin for 8 or 9, a belted lavatory and about 1,750 nm of range.
Bases
Where the aircraft are based
Toronto
CYKF · YKF · 2 aircraft
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Listed
120020, 120021
Canadian air carrier licensed by the Canadian Transportation Agency (120020, 120021).
Legal name: Private Air Inc.
- ✓LicenceCTA air licence 120020, 120021 · Listed
- ✓Flies abroad underCleared for Europe
- –Safety auditsNo third-party audit listed.
A Transport Canada Air Operator Certificate is the approval a company needs to fly commercial air service in Canada. Passenger charter is flown under Subpart 703 (air taxi), 704 (commuter) or 705 (airline) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, depending on the aircraft. Transport Canada approves the company's pilots, training, maintenance and aircraft, and audits the operation. Altivo Jets books flights only with licensed operators and names the operator on every quote. How we check operators.
Company
About Private Air
Private Air is a charter operator based in Thunder Bay. It holds a Canadian air carrier licensed by the Canadian Transportation Agency (120020, 120021) from the Canadian Transportation Agency.
The fleet counts 12 aircraft: 3 midsize jets, 2 light jets and 7 turboprops. Its flagship type is the Cessna Citation III, with 1 aircraft. The aircraft come from Pilatus and Cessna. Cabins seat 9 passengers. The aircraft were built between 1982 and 2026, 21 years old on average.
Beyond its home country, Private Air is authorised to fly commercial charters into other regions: Cleared for Europe.
Its aircraft are based at Region of Waterloo International Airport (CYKF), and most trips start with the aircraft positioning to your departure airport.
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Altivo Jets is an independent air charter broker. It does not own or operate aircraft and has no agreement with Private Air. Every flight is operated by a properly licensed air carrier, which keeps operational control of the aircraft and is named on your quote.
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Ask a specialistHow many aircraft does Private Air have?+
12: 7 Pilatus PC-12, 1 Cessna Citation II, 1 Cessna Citation III, 1 Cessna Citation Sovereign, 1 Cessna Citation V and 1 Cessna Citation XLS.
Is Private Air licensed to fly charter?+
Yes. Private Air holds a Canadian air carrier licensed by the Canadian Transportation Agency (120020, 120021).
Can Private Air fly to Europe?+
Yes. Private Air holds an EASA third country operator authorisation (CAN-0053). EU and EEA states require it before an operator from outside Europe flies commercial flights there. Private Air was on the EASA list dated 12 November 2026.
Where are Private Air's aircraft based?+
Toronto (CYKF).
How many passengers can Private Air fly?+
Up to 12 on its Cessna Citation XLS. Across the fleet, cabins seat 9 passengers.
How old is Private Air's fleet?+
The aircraft were built between 1982 and 2026, 21 years old on average.
Is Altivo Jets part of Private Air?+
No. Altivo Jets is an independent charter broker with no ownership or commercial link to Private Air. Private Air operates its own flights and keeps operational control of its aircraft.
Does Altivo Jets work with Private Air?+
No. Altivo Jets has no agreement or partnership with Private Air, and Private Air has not reviewed this page. It is built from public records. Tell us your route and dates and we ask licensed operators that can fly the trip for availability and price. The operator is named on your quote before you confirm.
Sources
Where this comes from
Licence and registrations from the Canadian Transportation Agency register. Aircraft details from public aircraft listings. Aircraft photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each photo; other photos show the model. Safety audits from public industry directories. How we check operators.
Company sources
- Canadian Transportation Agency air carrier licences (11 Sep 2026) and Transport Canada's Canadian Civil Aircraft Register portail-portal.otc-cta.gc.ca/en/air-carrier-licences
- portail-portal.otc-cta.gc.ca portail-portal.otc-cta.gc.ca/en/air-carrier-licences
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