16Airliners
| Model | Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise speed | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia Embraer | 9 | – | – | – | 1990 to 1999 |
| De Havilland Dash 8 de Havilland Canada | 7 | – | – | – | – |
Charter operator · United States
Bristow Special Mission
San Marcos, Texas special mission operator in the Bristow group, flying Embraer EMB-120, Dash 8 and Twin Otter aircraft.
- Registered fleet
- 19 aircraft
- Aircraft
- Airliners and Turboprops
- Built
- 1990 to 1999
- Base
- San Marcos
Fleet
The Bristow Special Mission fleet
19 aircraft listed on its FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (HKGA). 3 aircraft types, grouped by size. Open any registration for its details and specifications.
| Model | Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise speed | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHC-6 Twin Otter de Havilland Canada | 3 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft types
3 aircraft types
AirlinersModel photo9 aircraftEmbraer EMB 120 Brasilia
Embraer · Built 1990 to 1999
AirlinersModel photo7 aircraftDe Havilland Dash 8
de Havilland Canada
TurbopropsModel photo3 aircraftDHC-6 Twin Otter
de Havilland Canada
Efficient on short hops and able to use short or unpaved runways that jets cannot.
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HKGA
FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (HKGA).
Legal name: Bristow Special Mission Inc.
- ✓LicenceFAA Part 135 certificate HKGA · Active
- ✓Flies abroad underCleared for Europe
- –Safety auditsNo third-party audit listed.
An FAA Part 135 certificate is the approval a company needs to fly on-demand charter for hire in the United States. Before issuing it, the FAA reviews the company's manuals, pilots, training, maintenance programme and every aircraft it adds, and its inspectors keep auditing the operation. An aircraft flown privately under Part 91 cannot legally be sold to you as a charter. Altivo Jets books flights only with licensed operators and names the operator on every quote. How we check operators.
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About Bristow Special Mission
Bristow Special Mission is a charter operator based in San Marcos. It is part of Bristow Group. It holds an FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (HKGA) from the Federal Aviation Administration.
The fleet counts 19 aircraft: 16 airliners and 3 turboprops. Its flagship type is the Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia, with 9 aircraft. The aircraft come from Embraer and de Havilland Canada. The aircraft were built between 1990 and 1999, 30 years old on average.
Beyond its home country, Bristow Special Mission is authorised to fly commercial charters into other regions: Cleared for Europe.
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Altivo Jets is an independent air charter broker. It does not own or operate aircraft and has no agreement with Bristow Special Mission. 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 Bristow Special Mission have?+
19: 9 Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia, 7 De Havilland Dash 8 and 3 DHC-6 Twin Otter.
Is Bristow Special Mission licensed to fly charter?+
Yes. Bristow Special Mission holds an FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (HKGA).
Can Bristow Special Mission fly to Europe?+
Yes. Bristow Special Mission holds an EASA third country operator authorisation (USA-0238). EU and EEA states require it before an operator from outside Europe flies commercial flights there. Bristow Special Mission was on the EASA list dated 12 November 2026.
Where is Bristow Special Mission based?+
San Marcos, Texas.
How old is Bristow Special Mission's fleet?+
The aircraft were built between 1990 and 1999, 30 years old on average.
Is Altivo Jets part of Bristow Special Mission?+
No. Altivo Jets is an independent charter broker with no ownership or commercial link to Bristow Special Mission. Bristow Special Mission operates its own flights and keeps operational control of its aircraft.
Does Altivo Jets work with Bristow Special Mission?+
No. Altivo Jets has no agreement or partnership with Bristow Special Mission, and Bristow Special Mission 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.
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