CKirk

Home/Cristine Kirk

About Cristine Kirk

This author has not yet filled in any details.
So far Cristine Kirk has created 9 blog entries.

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 [...]

Read More

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 [...]

Read More

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 [...]

Read More

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 [...]

Read More

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 [...]

Read More

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 [...]

Read More

Erik Jones Named as New CBO of Malone Air, Lydia Wood Promoted to Charter Manager

By |2024-01-22T18:57:35+00:00February 4th, 2022|News|

MaloneAir Charter Promotes Two Indispensable Members of Their Team We are excited to announce the promotion of two indispensable members of the Malone AirCharter Team: Lydia Wood and Erik Jones! Lydia Wood became our new Charter Manager, a role she has been training for and growing into for months. Lydia joined Malone AirCharter two years ago, when she hit the ground running and hasn’t slowed down ever since. Lydia brings a remarkable eye for detail, an ability to take [...]

Read More

Malone Air Announces Move to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)

By |2024-01-22T18:57:57+00:00November 5th, 2021|News|

Exciting opportunities are on the horizon—Malone Air has moved! Malone AirCharter is proud to announce that in order meet the increased demand for chartered flight in this unprecedented time, we have permanently moved to a larger facility to improve the experience and offer greater availability for our valued clients! Starting November 1, all flights and operations will be out of Jacksonville International Airport at our new location at 14000 Pecan Park Road. The new space is twice as large [...]

Read More

Malone AirCharter Changes Ownership

By |2021-05-09T04:58:15+00:00May 4th, 2021|News|

Malone AirCharter is pleased to announce a change of ownership from founders Melinda and Scott Malone to long time employee Cristine Kirk. On April 27, 2021, Cristine Kirk acquired all stock in Malone AirCharter and stepped into the role of President and CEO. After twenty years of growth and success under the leadership of Scott and Melinda Malone, along with Hayden and Irene Malone, they are beyond pleased that a valued member of the organization’s team was able to [...]

Read More
© Copyright 2012 -    |   Copyright Malone Air Charter Malone Air Charter   |   All Rights Reserved   |   Powered by WordPress
FacebookEmail