Monarch Air Group is a private jet charter broker based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, founded in 2006. We arrange on-demand charter of the whole aircraft for our clients with FAA Part 135 or Part 121 operators, or their foreign equivalents. Journalists covering private aviation have asked our team about charter demand, flight tracking, airport restrictions and travel ID rules. Below is independent coverage that names Monarch Air Group, with the publication date and a link to each original article.
Featured coverage
Forbes · 2026-08-08
Private Jets Are More Popular Than Ever. Here’s What To Know Before You Book One.
David Gitman, CEO of Monarch Air Group, advises first-time flyers to start with on-demand charter because of its flexibility, in a guide that also explains brokers and third-party safety audits.
Read on Forbes
Private Jet Card Comparisons · 2026-08-07
Monarch Air Group achieves Argus Certified Broker status
Trade coverage of Monarch Air Group’s ARGUS Certified Broker rating, which requires an on-site audit every two years to keep.
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Private Jet Card Comparisons · 2025-11-07
How FAA airline flight cuts are impacting private jet companies, flyers
CEO David Gitman recommends that charter clients avoid the 40 FAA-restricted airports and fly from smaller private airports instead.
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Daily Mail · 2025-10-26
Brazen demands for flying private REVEALED by the woman paid to fulfill them: ‘Answer is always yes’
A feature on how Monarch Air Group broker Brenna Whitehill arranges private charter flights for sports clients.
Read on Daily Mail
CBS News Miami · 2025-09-08
Hurricane supply kits distributed to South Florida families ahead of peak season
Monarch Air Group and the Boys & Girls Club of Broward handed out 150 hurricane supply kits, and CEO David Gitman spoke about community preparedness.
Read on CBS News Miami
WKYT · 2025-05-06
Good Question: Will you need a REAL ID for a private flight?
CEO David Gitman explains that passengers on paid private charter flights must show government-issued ID, including REAL ID from May 7, 2025.
Read on WKYT
CNET · 2025-04-06
Celebrity Private Jets Can Still Be Tracked Despite New FAA Rules. Here’s Why
CEO David Gitman explains that the FAA privacy rule hides ownership data but does not stop flight tracking.
Read on CNET
Barron’s · 2024-09-26
When It Comes to Private Jet Perks, the Sky’s the Limit
CEO David Gitman describes a post-pandemic market correction in which on-demand charter clients benefit from competition between providers.
Read on Barron’s
Corporate Jet Investor · 2024-08-02
Private jet tracking gains notoriety, is there a solution?
David Gitman, then President of Monarch Air Group, discusses chartering as a way for travelers to limit flight tracking.
Read on Corporate Jet Investor
The Hollywood Reporter · 2024-06-08
So You Scored a Ticket to the Olympics? Now Try to Land a Hotel Room
Monarch Air Group’s David Gitman comments on expected private charter demand for the Paris Olympics.
Read on Hollywood Reporter
Business Traveller · 2024-03-13
Monarch Air Group Reports Increase in Cryptocurrency Payments For Private Flights
CEO David Gitman discusses the growth in cryptocurrency payments for private jet charter bookings.
Read on Business Traveller
Forbes · 2020-12-22
A Four Legged Miracle: How SPCA International Rescued 47 Military Pets From Iraq During Covid-19
Monarch Air Group is named as the private jet charter partner for SPCA International’s August 2020 flight bringing military pets from Erbil, Iraq to New York JFK.
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Forbes · 2020-07-12
As US Reopens, Interest in Private Jet Travel Skyrockets
David Gitman, then President of Monarch Air Group, discusses demand from first-time private charter clients as travel reopened.
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Robb Report · 2020-03-09
‘Every Plane’s Going to Be Booked’: Private Air Charters Spike as Coronavirus Spreads
Monarch Air Group’s David Gitman describes rising charter demand offset by cancellations, including flights out of Europe, in early 2020.
Read on Robb Report
Recognition
David Gitman was named to the NBAA 2020 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40, listed as Executive Director, Monarch Air Group. View on NBAA
Articles by our team
These articles were written by Monarch Air Group staff, or are interviews they gave, and were published by the outlets named. They are our own commentary, not independent coverage.
- Interview · Authority Magazine · 2025-04-25 · David Gitman Of Monarch Air Group: 5 Things You Need To Know To Create A Successful Service-Based Business
- International Airport Review · 2024-12-08 · Private aviation, what’s in it for regional airports? (by David Gitman)
- AviationPros · 2024-07-08 · What are the Latest Developments in Private Jet Flight Tracking? (by David Gitman)
Company announcements
These are press releases issued by Monarch Air Group, LLC. Where a release appears on a news site, it was distributed by a newswire service and is not that outlet’s own reporting.
- 2026-08-13 · Press release (ACCESS Newswire): Monarch Air Group Joins Select Group of ARGUS Certified Charter Brokers Worldwide
- 2022-10-25 · Press release: Monarch Air Group Introduces Fresh Take on Private Jet Charter Quoting Technology
Company facts
- Founded: 2006
- Headquarters: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- What we do: on-demand private jet charter of the whole aircraft, arranged as a charter broker
- Safety credential: ARGUS Certified charter broker, listed in the ARGUS Broker Registry as Monarch Air Group DBA Mercury Jets
- Industry membership: member company of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) since 2010 (verify certificate)
- Industry recognition: NBAA 2020 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40 (David Gitman)
Broker disclosure: Monarch Air Group LLC is not an aircraft operator. All aircraft are operated by FAA part 135 or part 121 operators, or foreign CAA equivalent. Monarch Air Group is a charter broker working on behalf of its client, as defined by DOT 14 CFR part 295.
Learn more about Monarch Air Group, review our certifications and safety standards, or read client reviews.
Media contact
Journalists can reach our team for comment on on-demand private jet charter, charter demand, airport and regulatory changes, and flight privacy by contacting Christine at cl@monarchairgroup.com.