Here are some of the more commonly asked questions we've received from our customers. If you don't find the answer you're looking for here, feel free to contact us any time.

Private and Corporate Jet Charter Services

How do I book a charter flight?

Charter flights can be booked via our Request a Quote form or by calling Air Georgian directly at 1-877-247-5559.

How much does it cost to rent/charter a private airplane?

The cost of chartering an aircraft depends on the size of the aircraft, the age of the travelers and the distance (and from) to the destination.  Chartered corporate jets fall into three standard categories: light, medium and long range.  The average price per flight hour for each of the respective classes is $2500-3200, $3800-$4200 and 5000+.  You can use our Request a Quote form or call and speak with one of our representatives about your specific needs.

Where do Air Canada Express and Air Georgian fly?

Air Georgian is able to offer chartered flights to destinations within North America, the Carribean, Central America and South America.  Air Georgian can also offer large group shuttles and charters within Canada and the United States from our four base locations in Toronto, Montreal, Halifax and Calgary.  Here is the Air Canada Express route map.

How many passengers can Air Canada Express and Air Georgian accommodate on a charter flight?

Air Georgian can assist in planning trips for groups exceeding 100 passengers through the use of our strategic partnerships.  Within our own charter aircraft fleet, Air Georgian can offer single aircraft seating fro up to 18 passengers.

Are private airplanes safe?

The safety of any aircraft and operation depends on the strength and commitment to safety from the aircraft operator.  Air Georgian’s flight operations and training staff are held to the highest industry standards — IATA Operational Safety Audit. No other corporate charter aircraft company in Canada is compliant with this standard, however, Air Georgian is as a result of our partnership with Air Canada and Star Alliance.  Air Georgian is audited and in compliance with this standard.

What am I not allowed to bring on board a private charter aircraft?

The following items are not allowed on board a private charter aircraft:

• Guns, firearms and other devices designed to cause serious injury by launching harmful objects or items that could be mistaken for such a device.
• Devices designed to stun or immobilize.
• Objects with sharp points or sharp edges that could be used to cause serious injury.
• Work tools that could be used to either cause serious injury or threaten the safety of the aircraft,
• Blunt objects that could be used to cause serious injury when used to hit.
• Explosive or incendiary substances or devices that could be used to cause serious injury or threaten the safety of the aircraft.
• Liquids, aerosols and gels other than formula, milk, breast milk, juice or food for infants- in containers that exceed 100 ml or 100 g in capacity and that do not all fit in a single clear plastic resealable bag that is sealed and does not exceed 1 L in capacity.
• Dangerous goods as defined in section 2 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 that are not being transported as set out in Part 12 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.

Aircraft Management Services

What type of aircraft management services does Air Georgian offer?

Air Georgian offers full-service aircraft management, sales acquisition and flight management services.  Air Georgian, in consultation with the client, will evaluate and offer solutions that best match the needs of the client.

What type of aircraft does Air Georgian manage?

Air Georgian manages and owns its own fleet of over 27 different aircraft ranging from turbo prop airliners to mid-sized corporate jets.

How much does private aircraft management cost?

Aircraft management costs depend on the needs of the client and the complexity of their operation.  Aircraft management agreements are very unique and often customized to the needs of the client and therefore very difficult to provide a standardized cost schedule for.

Where does Air Georgian offer management services?

We have three operational bases in Toronto, Halifax and Calgary that can offer both our Full Service Management program and our Maintenance Management Program.

Aircraft Maintenance Services

What maintenance services does Air Georgian provide?

We offer extensive aircraft maintenance services that include on-demand repairs, scheduled maintenance services and specialty services.

Where does Air Georgian provide maintenance services?

Air Georgian can offer all maintenance services from all three of our operational bases in Toronto, Halifax and Calgary.

What types of aircraft will Air Georgian maintain?

The extensive experience level of our aircraft maintenance engineers enables Air Georgian to service all turbo prop aircraft and virtually all classes of corporate jets.

How much does it cost to maintain a private jet?

The cost of maintaining an aircraft is divided into labour and parts costs similar to other vehicle maintenance.  Labour rates and aircraft parts costs vary depending on the repair requirement along with the make, model and age of the aircraft.

Technical Aircraft and Pilot Training

What type of aircraft-related training does Air Georgian offer?

Air Georgian offers technical aircraft training for the B1900D to individuals and operators seeking the services of a highly skilled and experienced operator.  If you are interested in our B1900 techincal training program please contact our sales team at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , use our Information Request Form or call (905) 676-1221.

What training programs does Air Georgian provide?

In addition to the B1900D technical training, Air Georgian also offers a Flight Dispatch training program, an Airline Transport Pilot Prep Program and an ACP training program.

How do I register for training?

Please refer to our course schedule and submit an Information Request or call (905) 676-1221 to schedule a time for your training.

Outsourced Flight Operations and Crew Scheduling

What aspects of Flight Operations does Air Georgian provide support for?

Air Georgian currently offers comprehensive operational support services that include:

•    Flight plan generation
•    Generating dispatch release
•    Monitoring weather, diversions, delays, de-icing, cargo, AVIA and payload restrictions
•    Fueling coordination
•    MEL coordination
•    ERM execution
•    Flight centre coordination
•    Arrangement of slot times
•    Over flight permissions
•    Crew communications
•    Record keeping (90 days)
•    Emergency response manual updates
•    Dangerous Goods coordination
•    Aircraft flight data optimization and formatting
•    Building of pairings
•    Bid package creation
•    Line in-doc scheduling
•    Pilot and flight attendant schedule building
•    Database loading
•    24/7 crew scheduling
•    Daily moment sheet and flight management building for dispatchers
•    Crew qualification management and coordination

Where does Air Georgian provide flight operations services?

Outsourced flight operations services are offered through our 24/7 operational support centre at Toronto Pearson International Airport.