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Malone AirCharter Highlights Brian Neldner as Business Development Manager

By |2026-09-21T14:37:25+00:00September 21st, 2026|Feature, News|

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Malone AirCharter is pleased to announce Brian Neldner as its Business Development Manager. In his role, Neldner focuses on growing the company’s managed aircraft fleet and charter client base. Since joining Malone AirCharter earlier this year, Neldner has focused on expanding relationships and identifying new opportunities for the company’s charter and aircraft management services. He also serves as a knowledgeable point of contact for aircraft owners and charter clients, working to understand their needs and connect them [...]

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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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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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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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