Principal Aviation Jet Card
Principal Aviation · Fixed Rate · Jet Card
$100,000
Starting At
Brokered
Fleet
Yes
Guaranteed Availability
72h
Callout Time
Hourly Rates
| Category | Hourly Rate | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Turboprop |
$5,550/hr
FET included |
— |
Key Terms
Pricing
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Minimum Purchase$100,000
Contract Term12 months
FET IncludedYes
Availability
GuaranteedYes
Standard Callout72h
One-Way PricingYes
Service AreaUnited States, Canada, Mexico, and specified Caribbean destinations; 25% surcharge outside Continental U.S.
International—
Fleet & Safety
Fleet TypeBrokered
SafetyARGUS, Wyvern, or ISBAO rated operators required
Flexibility
CancellationLast-minute cancellations may incur fees; terms outlined in jet card contract
RefundableYes
Interchange—
About Principal Aviation
Private aviation advisory firm offering jet card programs and charter brokerage.
Overview
Principal Aviation (Boca Raton, Florida) launched its Navigator Jet Card nationwide in 2025, offering two tiers: Gold ($100K deposit, 12-month rate lock, 80% refundable, $10K credit) and Black ($250K deposit, 18-month rate lock, 90% refundable, $25K credit). The deposit-based model provides locked-in per-hour pricing across turboprops, light, midsize, super-midsize, and heavy jets with 365-day access and no blackout dates.
Advantages
- Two tiers with meaningful benefits (Gold and Black)
- 365-day access, no blackout dates
- Partially refundable deposits (80-90%)
- Includes Canada, Mexico, select Caribbean
- FET included in published rates
- No taxi time charges
- No de-icing fees (Black card gets $1,000/segment credit)
- ARGUS/Wyvern/ISBAO-rated operators required
- Rate lock for 12-18 months
Considerations
- Broker model — third-party operators
- 95 peak days per year with 15% (Gold) or 10% (Black) surcharge
- Requires 3 calendar days notice (non-peak); 5 days for peak travel
- 25% surcharge for international flights outside continental U.S.
- Specific hourly rates by category not publicly disclosed
Amenities & Services
Concierge—
Dedicated Account Manager—
Digital Booking—
24/7 Support—
Flight Attendant—
By-the-Seat—