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Part 135 Charter Operators in Maine

Maine Part 135 charter operators serving Portland and island destinations. Find verified seaplane and air taxi services in the Pine Tree State.

Operators

Last FAA sync • Feb 2026

Market narrative

Maine's charter aviation industry is characterized by diverse operations including traditional airport-based services, seaplane operations serving the state's thousands of lakes, and specialized island access flights. Portland International Airport (PWK) serves as the primary hub, while numerous operators throughout the state provide essential transportation to remote islands and wilderness destinations.

Seaplane operations form a significant portion of Maine's charter market, providing access to remote lakes, sporting camps, and wilderness lodges that are otherwise difficult to reach. Bar Harbor Airport (BGR) serves Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island, generating tourism-related charter traffic during peak summer months. The state's lobster industry, paper mills, and seasonal tourism create specialized charter demand patterns, with many operators providing essential services to island communities year-round.

Key facts

Extensive seaplane operations serving thousands of lakes and remote destinations
Island access flights provide essential transportation to coastal communities
Seasonal tourism to Acadia and coastal regions drives summer charter demand peaks

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Verified operators (26)

Sorted by aircraft count with FAA certificate identifiers.

Certificate

AXSA

General

Wiggins Airways, Inc.

Portland, ME

Aircraft Count

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Part 135 Charter Operators in Maine

Market narrative

Verified operators (26)

Wiggins Airways, Inc.

Cobalt Air, LLC

MAINE AVIATION AIRCRAFT CHARTER LLC

JOE BRIGHAM INC

Waters Aero-Marine, Inc.

MAINE INSTRUMENT FLIGHT

CURRIERS FLYING SERVICE INC

NEW ENGLAND LIFE FLIGHT INC

AIR NEW ENGLAND, LLC.

ACADIAN SEAPLANES LLC

MAINE HELICOPTERS INC

JACKS AIR SERVICE INC

Jet Airways, Inc.

LIBBY PINNACLE AIR

FLETCHER MOUNTAIN AVIATION LLC

Air Direct Airways

Delta Jet, Ltd.

NEW ENGLAND AIR TRANSPORT INC

DAE AVIATION ENTERPRISES CORP

OIA AIR CORP

SILVER RANCH AIRPARK INC

Seacoast Helicopters, LLC

Sharkey's Helicopters, Inc.

THE BRADFORD CAMPS CORPORATION

CARRIER AIRWAYS LLC

JAMES W. STRANG