PRESS RELEASE: TORONTO, ONTARIO
AirSprint Inc., the Canadian authority in Fractional Jet Ownership, is pleased to announce it has once again been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and has achieved Platinum Club status. This distinction recognizes organizations that have maintained Best Managed designation for seven consecutive years or more, demonstrating sustained excellence in strategy, capability, innovation, and performance.
AirSprint has played a leading role in the evolution of private aviation in Canada. As the country’s largest fractional jet operator, the company continues to advance the Ownership experience through innovation, operational excellence, and a highly personalized approach to service. Today, AirSprint operates a high-performing fleet of 43 aircraft, with plans to expand further this year. This continued growth is driving the expansion of its team, marking an exciting chapter for the company as it builds on its success as a Canadian organization.
“Achieving Platinum Club status is a meaningful milestone for our organization,” said James Elian, President & CEO of AirSprint. “It reflects the strength of our team, our long-term vision, and our commitment to delivering exceptional value to our Fractional Owners. We are proud to be recognized alongside Canada’s leading private companies, and I want to thank everyone at AirSprint for their incredible dedication.”
The Best Managed program, led by Deloitte, evaluates companies based on leadership in strategy, culture, innovation, governance, and financial performance. Platinum Club members represent the highest standard of sustained business excellence in Canada.
AirSprint’s continued recognition underscores its position as a leader in Canadian aviation and its ongoing commitment to innovation, safety, and service. From its coast-to-coast operations to its expanding fleet and technology-driven Owner experience, AirSprint remains focused on delivering a smarter, more efficient way to fly private.
About AirSprint
Founded in 2000 by Judson T. Macor, who remains active today as Chairman of the Board, AirSprint is a privately-held company with offices in Toronto, Montréal, and Calgary. The company operates the largest fractional fleet of private aircraft in Canada, including Embraer Praetor 500/600, Embraer Legacy 450/500, Cessna Citation CJ3+, and Cessna Citation CJ2+ aircraft.
AirSprint provides coast-to-coast access, enabling Fractional Owners to travel to thousands of destinations from locations across Canada, including Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, the Maritimes, and everywhere in between. It offers a smarter way to travel by enhancing the private jet ownership experience through industry-leading safety standards, exceptional turn-key service, and a fully personalized approach tailored to the needs of its 600+ Fractional Owners—all at a fraction of the cost. AirSprint.com
Canada's Best Managed Companies
Canada's Best Managed Companies program continues to be the mark of excellence for privately-owned Canadian companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada's Best Managed Companies new winner, one of the new winners selected each year; 2) Canada's Best Managed Companies winner, award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review; 3) Gold Standard winner, after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years; 4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. bestmanagedcompanies.ca
Media Contact
Scott Wenz
VP, Sales and Marketing & CGO
AirSprint Inc.
Ph. 403.669.7530
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