The deal adds another Rocky Mountain location to the Southern California provider’s expanding network
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STA Jets today announced a definitive agreement to acquire International Jet, the Centennial, Colorado-based private aviation company that has served clients since 1979. The transaction continues the company’s push to build one of the nation’s most comprehensive private aviation service networks in the market.
“STA is growing with purpose and momentum,” said Kurt Belcher, Founder of STA Jets. “Each addition makes the STA network broader, our capabilities stronger, and our service better for the clients who rely on us.”
A Larger, More Capable Network
The International Jet acquisition adds a significant Rocky Mountain presence and extend STA’s geographic reach, fleet capacity, and service offerings. International Jet brings charter, aircraft management, and aircraft sales, expanding what STA can offer clients in one network.
Expanding on Five Decades of Private Aviation
International Jet was founded in 1979 in Long Beach, California, and relocated to Denver the following year. In 1980 it became the first charter Learjet operator at Centennial Airport, and it is now the longest-tenured company at that location. Over more than four decades, the company has grown from cargo and specialty flying into a full-service passenger charter operator. They’ve flown more than 10,000 medical transports over a 25-year period along the way.
International Jet operates a fleet spanning turboprops, light, midsize, super-midsize, and large-cabin jets, with a private passenger terminal at Centennial Airport and flight coordinators on duty around the clock. Its operations are held to FAA Part 135 standards, and its maintenance program has earned the industry’s Diamond Award of Excellence.
“For 47 years, International Jet has earned the trust of its clients through safety, service, and consistency,” added Belcher. “That legacy is exactly what makes this partnership compelling. We’re committed to preserving what makes International Jet exceptional while adding the scale, resources, and reach of the STA network.”
About STA Jets
STA Jets is the ultimate in private travel. Offering a unique combination of executive charters, aircraft management, and aircraft sales and acquisitions, STA’s diverse fleet of aircraft, its superior flight and maintenance crews, and topflight customer support provide the best possible travel experience. Headquartered at John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, California, the company has operations based in Van Nuys, San Jose, New York, and Fort Lauderdale.
To learn more or reserve a charter, visit www.stajets.com or call 1.844.FLY.STA1.
About International Jet
Founded in 1979, International Jet is a private aviation company based at Centennial Airport near Denver, Colorado. The company provides private jet charter, aircraft management, and aircraft sales, operating under FAA Part 135 certification with a fleet ranging from turboprops to large-cabin jets. More information is available at internationaljet.com.
Media Contact
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Vice President of Administration
Email: megan@stajets.com
Phone: 949-756-1111
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