FAA-Certified Air Operators
7,228 operators across 7 FAR certificate types — from major airlines to crop dusters.
Fractional ownership programs, corporate flight departments, and managed air tour operators.
Major airlines, regional carriers, and all-cargo airlines operating scheduled service.
Large aircraft operators (20+ seats) not conducting scheduled airline service.
Foreign air carriers authorized to operate commercial flights to/from the United States.
Helicopter operators certified for sling-load, aerial construction, and external cargo.
On-demand charter, commuter, and air taxi operators — the broadest category of commercial air service.
Operators certified for aerial application of pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural work.
Air Operators by State
Counts reflect all operators with a US address on file. Links go to Part 135 (charter & on-demand) — the largest category. Use the Part 137 page to browse agricultural operators by state.