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About Thrive Aviation
Industries
Automotive & Transportation
Aerospace
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Las Vegas, Nevada
Founded
2018
Overview
Thrive Aviation offers on-demand private jet charter through a jet card membership that provides access to a modern fleet at fixed hourly rates. Its aircraft, including models from Cessna, Bombardier, and Gulfstream, come with amenities like WiFi and are positioned to serve business and leisure travelers who need flexibility and access to smaller airports. The service emphasizes personalized, high-end travel and aims to provide predictable costs and reliable availability for a loyal client base. The goal is to build recurring revenue by focusing on relationship-driven private aviation for high-net-worth individuals and corporations.
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What believers are saying
- Leadership expanded February 2025 with VP Flight Operations Andy Martens.
- CWL partnership February 2025 boosts employee retention via 6-week mentoring.
- Ranked No. 3043 on 2025 Inc. 5000 with 133% three-year revenue growth.
What critics are saying
- NetJets and Flexjet saturate jet card market with larger fleets.
- Crew shortages from fleet growth raise labor costs within 6-12 months.
- Munday Aviation partnership loss destabilizes managed fleet revenue.
What makes Thrive Aviation unique
- Praetor 500's advanced air filtration removes 99.97% bacteria using compressed air.
- Managed aircraft model with Munday Aviation adds factory-delivered Praetor 500s rapidly.
- Flat-floor Praetor 500 cabin with 150 cubic feet baggage fits nine carry-ons.
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Company News
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced that Thrive Aviation is No. 3043 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
An independent panel of judges selected Curtis Edenfield for their entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and lasting impact in building long-term value. "Being named a finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Pacific Southwest Region is an incredible honor," said Curtis Edenfield, CEO and co-founder of Thrive Aviation. "This recognition is a testament to the relentless dedication of our team, the loyalty of our clients, and our mission to redefine private aviation. We set out to build one of the most trusted on-demand private jet companies in the U.S., and this milestone affirms how far we've come — and how much further we intend to go.". Founded in 2018, Thrive Aviation is a leading private aviation company specializing in on-demand charter, aircraft management and jet card memberships. Thrive operates a rapidly growing fleet of light, super-midsize, large cabin, and ultra-long-range aircraft. Thrive is a three-time Inc
Among the new leadership appointments, Andy Martens has joined Thrive Aviation as the Vice President of Flight Operations, Tami Beutel has been appointed as the Vice President of Flight Support, Luke O'Kane has been named the Director of Charter Sales, and Dawit Palmer has been named the Director of Fleet Maintenance.
The partnership leverages the groundbreaking Collective Women's Leadership App and a tailored 6-week mentoring program to inspire leadership growthLAS VEGAS, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Collective Women's Leadership (CWL) is excited to announce its partnership with Thrive Aviation, a leading private aviation company based in Las Vegas. This collaboration is designed to bring the proven CWL leadership development approach to Thrive Aviation employees, integrating the CWL app and a 6-week live coaching and mentoring program to foster impactful leadership
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. revealed today that Thrive Aviation ranks No. 2368 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses
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About Thrive Aviation
Industries
Automotive & Transportation
Aerospace
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Las Vegas, Nevada
Founded
2018
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