Fly Alliance Targets San Marino AOC Approval by Q1 2026
Fly Alliance is pursuing a San Marino air operator’s certificate (AOC) with plans to secure approval by the end of the first quarter of 2026, according to Private Jet Card Comparisons. The move would mark a significant expansion of the US-based charter specialist’s international regulatory footprint and support its long-range operations in Europe and beyond.
The San Marino AOC application is expected to be tied to the induction of a Bombardier Global Express ultra-long-range business jet. While neither the aircraft’s registration nor manufacturer serial number has been disclosed, the Global Express platform is widely used for intercontinental missions, suggesting Fly Alliance is positioning itself to serve more transatlantic and global charter demand under a European-friendly regulatory framework.
Fly Alliance currently operates under US Part 135 certification and has steadily expanded both its fleet and its aircraft management portfolio. Its charter fleet includes three Global Express aircraft, alongside a factory-new Citation Jet 4 Gen2 that joined the fleet in early January. The operator also flies three Citation Excels, including one added in late 2025, and three Citation XLS Gen2 aircraft.
The fleet further comprises a diverse mix of midsize and large-cabin business jets. These include a Hawker 800XP inducted in mid-2025, two Hawker 800XPi aircraft, one of which entered service in early 2025, and both a BAe 125-800A and a Hawker 900XP, each added in late 2025. Fly Alliance also operates two Citation Latitude jets, a Falcon 2000 inducted in late 2025, one Gulfstream GIV-G300, a Gulfstream GIV, and seven Gulfstream GIV-SP aircraft, including one added in early 2025. In addition to its own charter fleet, the company manages several other aircraft on behalf of private owners.
Beyond flight operations, Fly Alliance has been expanding its regulatory and maintenance capabilities. The company has recently received approval as a Foreign Approved Maintenance Organisation from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, enabling it to perform maintenance on India-registered aircraft. This approval strengthens Fly Alliance’s position in one of the world’s fastest-growing business aviation markets.
Fly Alliance also holds maintenance approvals from the Federal Aviation Administration, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and San Marino’s aviation authority. These multi-jurisdictional certifications allow the operator to support a wide range of aircraft across different regulatory regimes, enhancing flexibility for international clients.
Securing a San Marino AOC would further diversify Fly Alliance’s operating platforms, offering potential advantages in aircraft registration, operational access, and regulatory alignment for global charter missions. As demand for ultra-long-range private jet travel continues to grow, the move underscores Fly Alliance’s strategy to scale internationally while maintaining a broad, modern fleet and strong compliance credentials.
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