No. 62: James Chitty – The Air Up There

Sky king: James Chitty has taken the stick at Farmingdale-based Talon Air ... and is angling toward new heights for the aircraft charter, maintenance and management firm.

April 28, 2026

It’s not just a lifestyle of the rich and famous.

Private-jet travel is an important resource for businesses of all shapes and sizes, on Long Island and beyond.

As chief executive officer of Talon Air – a full-service operator specializing in aircraft charter, maintenance and management operations, based at East Farmingdale’s Republic Airport – James Chitty recognizes the importance of this economic cornerstone and relishes the challenge of increasing his company’s already impressive wingspan.

In today’s episode, James joins Spark Host Gregory Zeller to discuss the inherent challenge of spiraling fuel costs, the immense opportunity created by ongoing chaos at U.S. public airports and other ups and downs of the private-jet industry – including Talon’s relentless focus on safety, efficiency and happy landings around the globe.