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So far Cristine Kirk has created 13 blog entries.

Aircraft Management Begins Before an Aircraft Joins the Fleet

By |2026-07-16T16:57:44+00:00July 16th, 2026|News|

Buying an aircraft is one of the biggest investments an individual or business can make. Choosing the right one requires more than reviewing specifications—it requires experience, careful evaluation, and a trusted advisor. That's where Malone AirCharter comes in. While many know Malone as a private jet charter company, the team also provides aircraft acquisition evaluations and management consulting to help owners make informed decisions before an aircraft ever joins the fleet. From maintenance history and aircraft condition to charter potential [...]

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Charter Spotlight: Malone AirCharter

By |2026-07-15T19:49:22+00:00July 15th, 2026|News|

Malone AirCharter was recently featured in Air Charter Journal's Spotlight series, hightlighting the company's comittment to safety, service, and operational excellence.  The quoted article below is linked here. April 28, 2026:  Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Cristine Kirk of Malone AirCharter, a woman-owned business based in Jacksonville, Florida. Malone AirCharter focuses on safety, comfort and convenience, providing on-demand service across the continental United States, Bermuda, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico and Canada. 1) Charter traveler tips and [...]

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James Kelley Promoted to Director of Maintenance!

By |2026-07-16T16:58:19+00:00July 1st, 2026|Feature, News|

Please join us in welcoming James Kelley into his new role as Director of Maintenance (DOM).  James joined our team in April of 2025 and has proven himself to be a valueable addition ever since. He has his Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license and has been working on aircraft for 10 years and has been navigating his new role with excellence!

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Malone AirCharter Expands Turnkey Private Aviation Services at Jacksonville International Airport

By |2025-12-16T15:17:30+00:00December 16th, 2025|News|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Family-Owned, Woman-Led Aviation Company Celebrates 20 Years of Personalized Flight Management Jacksonville, FL — [Dec 16, 2025] — Malone AirCharter, a family-owned and woman-led private jet management and charter company based at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), celebrates more than 20 years of excellence in private aviation. The company continues to expand its turnkey aviation services, offering clients a seamless experience from aircraft management and maintenance to charter operations. For two decades, Malone AirCharter has built its reputation [...]

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Podcast: Malone AirCharter CEO talks growth and lessons learned from turbulence

By |2025-10-19T16:26:15+00:00October 19th, 2025|News|

By Timothy Gibbons – editor in chief, Jacksonville Business Journal Mar 19, 2024 Jacksonville Business Journal Editor Timothy Gibbons recently spoke with Malone AirCharter CEO Cristine Kirk for a segment of the Florida Business Minds podcast. Sponsored by TECO Peoples Gas, the audio series features candid conversations with top business leaders from the Orlando, South Florida, Tampa Bay and Jacksonville regions. Kirk took over ownership of the 20-year-old air charter company in 2021, taking one of Jacksonville's fastest-growing companies to new heights. As well [...]

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US’S Malone AirCharter adds Challenger 300, to induct XLS+

By |2025-10-19T16:19:27+00:00October 19th, 2025|News|

US's Malone AirCharter adds Challenger 300, to induct XLS+ Malone AirCharter(MAD, Jacksonville International, FL) has resumed charter operations with Bombardier Business Aircraft following the addition of a Challenger 300. In an exclusive interview with ch-aviation, president and chief executive Cristine Kirk said the company was also in the process of inducting a Citation XLS+ to the charter certificate. The new Challenger 300, N88HD (msn 20344), is a 13.4-year-old aircraft configured for up to nine passengers. "We are excited to have one again", Kirk said, recalling [...]

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Kirk Brings Collaborative Vision and Strategic Growth As NATA Board Chair

By |2025-10-17T21:08:13+00:00October 17th, 2025|News|

Kirk Brings Collaborative Vision and Strategic Growth As NATA Board Chair Cristine Kirk, President and CEO of Malone AirCharter, is not only reshaping the future of her Jacksonville-based company, she’s also helping steer the broader aviation industry as the newly elected Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). With over 15 years of hands-on experience in business aviation, Kirk brings a clear and steady voice to both roles. Her leadership is defined by a [...]

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Malone AirCharter Highlighted by The Air Charter Safety Foundation for Use of New SMS Tool

By |2024-02-01T19:55:06+00:00September 18th, 2023|News|

Washington, DC, September 18, 2023 —The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has announced that the Jacksonville, Florida-based Malone AirCharter is the most recent company to join its ranks of more than 320 operators. Additionally, Malone AirCharter has signed on to use the ACSF's SMS Tool for its Safety Management System (SMS). Doing so will help ensure Malone’s compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) forthcoming mandate for all Part 135 operators to implement a SMS. Cristine Kirk, President & CEO, Malone AirCharter [...]

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Malone AirCharter Leading the Way in Private Air Travel

By |2024-01-22T18:56:18+00:00August 1st, 2022|News|

Jacksonville.com Highlights Malone AirCharter and Its  Growth Through Challenges of Pandemic The pandemic presented a number of challenges to every sector of the American economy. Air travel, both commercial and private, were no different. Near empty planes and reduced routes were the norm for a good portion of 2020. But Malone AirCharter adapted quickly and doubled down on its priority of putting customers' needs first. That decision - and the decision-makers behind it - helped Malone Air not only survive the [...]

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Professional Pilot Magazine Features Malone Air

By |2022-07-08T17:43:58+00:00May 8th, 2022|News|

Professional Pilot Magazine Features Malone Air in April 2022 Edition Malone AirCharter was the featured operator in the April 2022 edition of Professional Pilot Magazine, known in the industry as Pro Pilot. The widely respected trade publication is in its 56th year of operation and focuses on meeting the needs of aviation professionals. As the featured operator for April, ProPilot highlighted Malone AirCharter's impeccable safety record, incredible work environment, as well as the reliability and flexibility of its aircraft [...]

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