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PUERTO RICO BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION

Puerto Rico • Caribbean operating network

Aviation moves better when the island moves together.

PRBAA connects the people, facilities, and ideas, building a stronger business aviation community across Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.

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Built on Four Pillars

PRBAA’s work is organized around our community’s four core pillars — the foundation of value for our community.

Networking

Connecting industry participants — pilots, operators, FBOs, and partners — for collaboration and shared opportunity across Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.

Safety & Advocacy

Championing operational standards and representing aviation interests before regulators, lawmakers, and the public.

Education & Workforce Development

Building local talent through training, scholarships, and STEM programs that prepare the next generation of aviation professionals.

Growth & Giving Back

Expanding the economic impact of business aviation while reinvesting in the community we serve.

Our Partner Organizations

Approved PRBAA corporate and affiliate members.

NBAA – National Business Aviation Association
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Member Organizations Directory

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)

NBAA is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. PRBAA has been a proud NBAA member since 2025, joining a global network that enhances safety, security and professionalism in business aviation.

Member Benefit: Access to NBAA member resources, regulatory advocacy, safety programs, industry events including NBAA-BACE, and a global network of business aviation professionals.
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The Pilot Studio

Puerto Rico flight school at Isla Grande Airport (SIG) offering flight training, aircraft rentals, and demonstration flights, plus the 150 Central Pilot's Coffee Shop.

Member discount: Get a free logbook when you schedule a demo flight, plus 10% off at the 150 Central Pilot's Coffee Shop.
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EcoExploratorio

EcoExploratorio: Museo de Ciencias de Puerto Rico — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and community resilience across Puerto Rico.

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One Stop Career Center of Puerto Rico

One Stop Career Center of Puerto Rico is a nonprofit dedicated to rebuilding lives and opening pathways through workforce development, case management, and second-chance reentry programs. For 25 years they have run more than 200 labor and community impact initiatives across the Island, including the 'Avanzando 2 Good Jobs' aviation and aerospace track that prepares Puerto Ricans for specialized careers such as A&P mechanic certification.

Member Benefit: Exclusive access to One Stop workforce development services for PRBAA members — career readiness coaching, case management, financial literacy workshops, and direct referrals into the 'Avanzando 2 Good Jobs' aviation and aerospace training pipeline.
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JSfirm

JSfirm is the world's leading aviation-only talent marketplace, connecting aviation professionals with employers for over 25 years. With a network of 600K+ aviation professionals and 10K+ employers, JSfirm lists 40,000+ active aviation jobs across pilots, maintenance, avionics, dispatch, flight operations, and more.

Member Benefit: PRBAA members get easy access to Puerto Rico locality jobs through JSfirm's aviation talent marketplace, plus a PRBAA member-only view of curated jobs and positions posted exclusively for our community.
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Planet Air Aviation

Planet Air Aviation is Puerto Rico's premier air charter and helicopter services company. With 50+ years of combined experience, their high-time pilots offer heli-tours and adventures, VIP charters, heli-dining, gender reveals, special events, and additional services including disaster relief, utility, media coverage, film, and aircraft management.

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Air Cargo Carriers

Air Cargo Carriers, LLC has been synonymous with dependability and quality in the air freight industry since 1986. Operating the world's largest civilian fleet of Shorts Brothers SD3-30 and SD3-60 aircraft, ACC provides scheduled routes, on-demand charter, aircraft maintenance, parts sales, and FAR Part 61 and 135 pilot training across the US, Canada, the Caribbean, and Mexico.

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Altura Aviation

Independent private aviation charter brokerage and operational aviation consulting, San Juan based and veteran owned. Founded by active airline Captain and 13-year U.S. Army veteran Cristhian Espinosa, Altura sources and vets aircraft across every category — from Caribbean turboprops (PC-12, King Air) to ultra-long-range heavy jets — with a fiduciary, zero-hidden-fee model where every mission is personally audited by a credentialed pilot. Recognized with a 2026 Global Recognition Award (top 5.8% of 15,000 global entrants) for innovation in private aviation, Altura holds a 100% safety record, a 24/7 operations desk, and under-one-hour quote response times.

Member discount: Flat broker fee of 3% for PRBAA members.
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Benitez Aviation

Benitez Aviation is San Juan's preeminent aircraft management company, based at Isla Grande Airport (TJIG) in Puerto Rico. They provide safe, quality, and integrated airplane and helicopter management services, along with helicopter tours and charter operations across the Island.

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Puerto Rico HeliTours

Puerto Rico HeliTours offers scenic helicopter tours over the Island — including Discover Old San Juan, The Enchanted Shore, Green Escape, and Tasting Puerto Rico experiences — plus private helicopter charter services for events and custom flights.

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Upcoming Events

Community gatherings, safety seminars, and networking.

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Nov 13

AOPA Aviation Career Expo 2026

Phoenix, AZ
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Feb 4

NGPA Industry Expo 2027

Palm Springs, CA
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Feb 10

Routes Americas 2027

San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Latest News

Safety, regulatory, and industry updates for the Caribbean network.

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Industry

American Airlines Announces Fare Increase for Caribbean Routes

American Airlines has implemented a $5 one-way fare increase for domestic flights and a separate $5 one-way increase for travel to and from Hawaii and the Caribbean.

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Community

Isla Grande Airport Runway Overhaul Proposed

Reports indicate that Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) in Isla Grande may receive a $25.6 million federally funded runway overhaul to accommodate larger aircraft as part of broader plans to expand private aviation infrastructure.

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Industry

Has Doing Business in Puerto Rico Become Unsustainable?

Some thoughts on the economy, rising costs, and what's happening to businesses across the island.

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Latest Aviation Opportunities

Exclusive job forum in partnership with JSfirm.

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Aircraft Mechanic

Amentum
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
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C-12/King Air Army Transport Aircraft Mechanic AM-2 or AM-3 (FAA A&P) Puerto Rico

Amentum
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
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ABX AC TECH (CASUAL) (SJU)

ABX Air
Carolina, Puerto Rico
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AAM & UAS Integration

Part 107 Educational Resources

PRBAA supports safe, compliant unmanned aircraft integration into Caribbean airspace. Explore FAA Part 107 remote pilot certification pathways, LAANC authorization, and regulatory guidance.

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Why Join PRBAA?

Membership delivers networking, workforce development, advocacy, safety education, and a unified voice for Puerto Rico’s business aviation community.

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Puerto Rico Business Aviation Association

Dedicated to advancing Puerto Rico’s business aviation community by facilitating networking among industry professionals, advocating for the interests of private and corporate aviation in the region, fostering workforce development through education and training, promoting safety standards, and leveraging Act 60 support for the next generation of aviators.

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